China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivotJapanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geo...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Shobha Karandlaje seeks CBI probe into Bengaluru's Rs 39,437 crore waste management tenderUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje has demanded the Karnataka government halt a massive waste management tender. She alleges serious irregula...
31 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank top picks as banking sector gears up for earnings revivalIndia's banking sector is poised for a strong earnings rebound. Profit growth is set to recover significantly over the next two years. Priv...
30 May, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Bank RoA to slip 10-15 bps to 1.15-1.2% this fiscal for 2 reasons: CrisilIndian banks’ RoA is expected to ease to 1.15–1.2% this fiscal from 1.3% last year, driven by lower treasury income and higher pre-emptive ...
29 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Drip Capital partners with YES BANK to boost trade finance access for MSMEsThis collaboration combines Drip Capital's digital platform with YES BANK's banking infrastructure to address the credit gap, offering fast...
26 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Gen-Z did not invent entrepreneurship but it might be the first generation that thinks it does not require permissionIndian campuses are witnessing a surge in student entrepreneurship, with Gen-Z founders prototyping and building ventures before graduation...
19 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Modern conflicts will be shaped not only by fighter aircraft but also by AI, cyber warfare: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasized that India's future military strength hinges on AI, cyber warfare, and drones, not just traditional p...
14 May, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Higher gold import duty may boost gold loan demand, says Nirmal JainIncreased import duties on gold, while potentially impacting jewellery demand, present new opportunities for the gold loan industry. Higher...
13 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 set to boost mid-sized banks with strong MSME focusThe new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to boost mid-sized banks. These banks have a larger share of loans to micro, smal...
13 May, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
NEDFi Partners with Veefin Solutions to revolutionize digital lending operations in Northeast IndiaNEDFi and Veefin Solutions have partnered to implement a digital lending ecosystem aimed at enhancing credit access across Northeast India....
11 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEOIndian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capita...
11 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
ECLGS 5.0 to help SBI open ₹70,000–₹80,000 crore credit line: Chairman CS SettyIn a pivotal stride towards economic recovery, the government has unveiled ECLGS 5.0, aimed at fortifying MSMEs and the airline industry am...
07 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 to benefit 1.1 crore MSME accounts with additional credit support: SBI ReportThe government has approved ECLGS 5.0 to support MSMEs and airlines. This scheme aims to provide crucial working capital. Around 1.1 crore ...
07 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
RBI rate cuts partly passed on to borrowers in FY26, lending rates fall but not fully: ReportRBI's repo rate cuts in FY26 were only partially passed on to borrowers, with lending rates declining but not matching the full policy redu...
05 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST