Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focusThe Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Extensive studies conf...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
Indian Bank targets Rs 35 lakh crore business by 2032 after crossing Rs 15 lakh crore milestone: MD & CEO"On 125th year, that means 2032, we have set a target of 35 lakh crore business. In June we are at 15 lakh crore. That means we have to bec...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
GetVantage secures Rs 63 cr in Series A1 round to scale Capital Gateway for MSMEsThe fresh injection is expected to unlock hundreds of crores in operational debt capital from GetVantage’s financial institution partners.
05 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant paymentsParliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by all...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Indian economy to hit USD 5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF: FMIndia's economic landscape is on a promising trajectory, aiming to exceed five trillion dollars by the fiscal year twenty twenty-nine. To a...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital paymentsIndia has laid the legal groundwork to reintroduce merchant fees on UPI payments through proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement ...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
ICICI Securities initiates coverage on 7 PSU banks with positive valuationsICICI Securities commenced its analysis on seven public sector banks, giving most a Buy rating. They predict a strong return on equity for ...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Jefferies sees Paytm, Pine Labs gaining from proposal to levy MDR on UPI transactionsIndia's payments law may soon allow merchant discount rates on specific UPI transactions. This change could create significant revenue for ...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Payments bill revives hopes of MDR return on large-ticket UPI transactionsET was the first to report on July 16 that the government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transactions undertaken by large merchan...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Govt introduces bill to modernise bank records lawFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha. This proposed legislation aims to updat...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Credit to tech infrastructure sector doubles in two yearsBank loans for India's technology infrastructure sector have doubled in two years. This growth reflects India's position as a global hub fo...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
New Tax Bill sweetens deal for electronics makers, global investorsThe Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes extending electronics tax incentives until 2041, easing rules for foreign investo...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Govt tables Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 in Lok SabhaA new bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to update banking evidence laws. This legislation will recognize digital and virtual bank record...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Bank credit to industry up 19%, personal loans stay strongBanking credit to industry saw a robust 19% year-on-year increase. Personal loan growth also remained strong, expanding 16% compared to las...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Accommodation and realty top services growth in MayIndia's services sector expanded broadly in May, with sixteen of nineteen tracked sectors showing growth. Accommodation and food services, ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Services index shows 16 sub-sectors recorded double-digit growth in MayEight services sub-sectors recorded double-digit growth in May 2026. Accommodation and Food services saw a significant 27.4 percent increas...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
The evolution of mobile banking apps into financial operating systemsMobile banking apps now serve as primary financial interfaces for millions. Consumers expect a single platform for all their financial need...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST