Indian Bank’s ₹1,500 crore treasury bet comes with a gold push: CEO Binod KumarIndian Bank anticipates treasury income between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 crore this fiscal year. The lender expects its gold loan book to surp...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Banks, companies better positioned to weather next downturn: CS Setty, SBI, ChairmanThe chairman of the State Bank of India underscores the nation's economic resilience, emphasizing the bank's robust standing in the financi...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
AI, entrepreneurship, and scalability take centre stage at ET Business Growth Summit in BengaluruWith the industry’s who’s who in attendance, the event explored the opportunities and challenges shaping businesses in a rapidly changing w...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 22% in 1 year, according to analystsWhen it comes to the banking sector, one should, at this point of time, give some leeway in terms of credit growth. The more important thin...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Sidbi net profit rises 14pc to record Rs 5,493 crore in FY26Sidbi achieved a record net profit of Rs 5,493 crore in FY26. Its balance sheet and asset base saw significant growth during the financial ...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
NBFCs: How you own them matters more than which you own; 19 NBFC stocks with upside potential ranging from 1% to 31%Like much of the Indian market, valuations in this sector are also not cheap. And when you pay a full price for a sector, the risk of getti...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Chasing dues could get easier for small businesses under new rules, MSME Secy Bharat Khera explainsThe number of enterprises in the formal ecosystem has increased from around 16.5 million three to four years ago to 92 million currently, s...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Indian banks' asset quality outlook remains stable, West Asia impact limited: ReportBanks in India foresee a stable outlook for asset quality, driven by the reduction of unsecured lending which should prevent new stresses f...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Gold loan portfolio to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore by FY27-end: Indian Bank MDIndian Bank expects its gold loan book to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore this financial year. This growth will be driven by increased loan volum...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
MSME Ministry holds seminar at IIT Madras to help small businesses go global through digital commerceA national seminar at IIT Madras focused on enabling Indian MSMEs to tap global markets. Policymakers and experts discussed digital commerc...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Aditya Birla Capital forays into gold loan business; shares rise 3%Aditya Birla Capital Limited is entering the gold loan business segment. The company plans to establish approximately 1,000 branches over t...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
India aiming for $100 billion gems and jewellery exports by 2040: Commerce SecretaryIndia has set an ambitious target of reaching USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040. Achieving this goal hinges on innovati...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power India’s MSME growth storyIndia’s next MSME growth wave could come from the country’s vast rural talent pool—but only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuin...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
No need for fresh capital for five years: Shriram Finance CEO Parag SharmaParag Sharma expects the company, India's second-biggest non-bank lender by market value, to sustain 18-20% credit growth annually and main...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
ET Business Growth Summit Noida highlights industrial resilience, jobs and skilling as key growth prioritiesThe ET Business Growth Summit in Noida witnessed strong industry participation, underscoring the growth potential of the region’s industria...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST