Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
West Bengal FY27 Budget: SBI report hints shift to investment-led growth and economic transformationWest Bengal's FY27 budget signals a strong pivot towards investment-led growth, emphasizing industrialization and long-term economic transf...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
RBI likely selling dollars, conducting FX swaps via state banks, traders sayIndia's central bank likely sold dollars and ran buy-sell swaps on Wednesday, three traders said, aiding the rupee's recovery from the s...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concernsBanks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. Thi...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
RBI seen in no rush to press rate hike pedal, decision may get deferred to second half of FY27Economists are increasingly pushing back expectations of a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hike, with many now seeing any tighten...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
NPCI plans to enable unified e-mandate tracking for all UPI appsThe National Payments Corporation of India is set to unify UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscr...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
MSMEs are India's entrepreneurship nursery, RBI to continue strong support: Governor MalhotraEmphasising the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continued committment to the MSME sector, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Sunday described Micr...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Banks seek RBI clarity on leveraged NRI FCNR deposit structuresIndian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, li...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Regulatory minefield: ED enters the crypt, waking up the ghosts for Crypto IncIndia's crypto sector faces a new crisis as the Enforcement Directorate probes four firms for unauthorized foreign money transfers using di...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
PSBs told to tighten scrutiny of government accounts amid fraud concernsIn response to a staggering ₹590 crore fraud uncovered in Haryana government accounts, the finance ministry has mandated that public sector...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
SBI's improving performance warrants better valuation, chairman Setty says: ReportState Bank of India's chairman believes the bank is undervalued, citing improvements in financial strength, customer base, and earnings. He...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
SBI’s board clears record Rs 60,000 cr fundraise in FY27State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims t...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
SBI to raise Rs 60,000 cr in FY27 via bondsState Bank of India's board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore in the current fiscal year through debt instruments. These funds wil...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
BSE shares in focus as rival NSE files DRHP with Sebi for mega IPOBSE shares are under scrutiny as rival NSE files for India's largest IPO. While some see this as a natural reaction, experts believe it off...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
ED to file money laundering case over ₹95 crore foreign funds routed to Maoist areasThe Enforcement Directorate will file a money laundering case. This probe will investigate foreign funds allegedly sent into Left-Wing Extr...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST