India firmly committed to Bhutan's progress: EAM JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu. He conveyed warm greetings from Prim...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive seasonRetailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash,...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Paisabazaar expands wealth push as it diversifies beyond unsecured creditThe PB Fintech-owned marketplace, which added fixed deposits and bonds last year, currently gets around two-thirds of its revenue from unse...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
In 1967, Ralph Lauren started with a $50,000 loan and one line of neckties; that small tie business became a multibillion-dollar global fashion empireRalph Lauren began his business with a modest loan and a bold idea for neckties. This initial venture evolved into a vast lifestyle and fas...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; hold talks with counterpart DhungyelExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Bhutan from September 16-17. He will hold bilateral talks with Bhutan's Foreign Minister ...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to riseBhutan is expanding solar power capacity to meet rising electricity demand. Hydropower faces challenges from low winter river flows and cli...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
First-time borrowers deepen credit reach: Credit uptake among eligible Indians more than doubled to 74% in March from 35% in 2017Consumer durable loans are leading new-to-credit customers into institutional borrowing. Gold loans and microfinance also significantly con...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
- Expert calls for human accountability in AI-led banking at Global Fintech Fest
"AI can automate decisions; but accountability cannot be automated," Krishnakumar said.
14 Sep, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Mid-tier VCs scout deeptech deals; ETSA winner Varaha’s India playHappy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deeptech startups. This and more in to...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026: Varaha digging in as India’s carbon credit market takes deep rootVaraha was named the winner of the Social Enterprise category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. The company stood out for its focu...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 targetIndia's Arunachal Frontier Highway project is now on track for construction. This strategic road aims to boost connectivity along the Chine...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming futureBhutanese farmers are cultivating hazelnuts, a high-value crop, on their lands. This initiative aims to improve subsistence farming and add...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
India-EU FTA progress: European Commission moves to get it signedThe European Commission has formally proposed signing a Free Trade Agreement with India. This proposal clears the path for early approval b...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
'Bold leap for two economic powerhouses': EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish lineThe India-EU Free Trade Agreement has moved closer to final approval. The European Commission presented the agreement for approval to the E...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
BharatPe unveils BharatPe Flex at Global Fintech Fest 2026, brings credit into everyday UPI paymentsBharatPe unveiled BharatPe Flex, a new consumer credit offering built on UPI. This innovative product allows users to access credit limits ...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Indian banks' names keep fading from your loan documentsThe landscape of retail lending is shifting as non-bank lenders swiftly embrace smaller ticket personal and consumer durable loans. NBFCs a...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Finmin secures $1 billion IFC funding for MSMEs; $500 million already released to SidbiIndia secured one billion dollars from the International Finance Corporation for banks. This funding will provide long-term credit to small...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST