Private banks' deposit mobilisation outpaces PSU peers in Q2From a loan growth perspective, state-run banks' advances growth remained in the range of 12.59-29.83 per cent year-on-year in Q2, while pr...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Anarchy, Mafia rule no longer UP's identity, says Yogi Adityanath, hails Bhadohi's carpet exportsUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the International Carpet Fair celebrating the state's economic progress since 2017. ...
04 Oct, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India imports 50% of gas needs, targets 10X CBG output: Hardeep Singh PuriIndia's Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized the need for enhanced domestic energy production. Rising energy de...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
RBI rate hike, FCNR(B) inflows set to boost bank margins and profitabilityIn light of anticipated increases in benchmark interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai's banking sector appears poised for adva...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
India prominent market for Canon; plans to expand retail network by 2027: India CEO NomuraCanon India has ambitious plans to grow by reaching over 10,000 active resellers by 2027. The company anticipates growing demand in smaller...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
India a 'bright spot' amid uncertainty: Shaktikanta DasIndia recorded average annual real GDP growth of 7.9% between 2021-22 and 2025-26, while growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 stood at 7....
30 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Axis Bank readies major customer-connect initiative to mark World Tourism DayAxis Bank is set to launch an extensive outreach program across India, spotlighting tourism and hospitality sectors in Goa. The initiative ...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
MSME lending opportunity seen at Rs 2.4–2.6 lakh crore in H2 2026: FlexiLoans ReportNBFCs to account for Rs 36,000 crore as India’s MSME credit outstanding projected to cross Rs 50 lakh crore by December 2026
23 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
India’s billion-dollar trade juggernaut has an unwanted case of missing balanceIndia’s early FTAs promised a two-way trade highway, but 15 years later the traffic looks decidedly one-sided. Deficits with ASEAN, Japan a...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Reinventing India PostWith a noticeable surge in revenue, India Post is broadening through innovative partnerships. The integration of financial and citizen serv...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
NITI seeks easier access to geological data, capital for small exploration companiesNiti Aayog recommends government support for junior exploration firms and increased private participation. Streamlining approvals and fores...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Modi's governance model: Scaling trust, efficiency and growthGovernance transformation relies on technology and citizen engagement for efficient delivery. Digital identity and direct transfers have im...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.20 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
The art of disciplined engineering: Jacob Jose on systems, scale, and the power of purpose-led innovationMarking National Engineers’ Day, Methods India’s Jacob Jose unpacks Indo-Japanese synergies, heavy engineering breakthroughs, and why the u...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Centralised interoperable digital layer can help bridge Rs 60 lakh crore MSME credit gap: ReportIndia's MSME sector faces a significant formal credit gap, with existing channels meeting limited debt demand. A new digital layer can conn...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
India-Russia target $100 billion trade by 2030; BIT fast-tracked as Goyal eyes pharma, textiles and auto exportsIndia and Russia aim to boost their bilateral trade to an impressive hundred billion dollars by 2030, focusing on growth in key sectors suc...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.57 AM IST