India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skiesIndia's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. Thi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Progcap looks to raise $45 million equity capital in FY28The fintech firm, which obtained an NBFC licence in 2022, has been witnessing very high growth in MSME lending, especially wholesalers and ...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes spanning defence, digital payments, space, healthIndia and Seychelles have inked 19 key agreements, bolstering bilateral ties across defense, maritime security, digital payments, space, an...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Tribute to his leadership in Blue Economy, ocean governance: Seychelles Prez on conferring 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM ModiThe President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, on Sunday conferred the honorary title of "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" on Prime Minister N...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
PNB to focus on Retail, Agriculture, MSME advances, CASA deposits to boost profitability: MD Ashok ChandraPunjab National Bank is set to prioritize retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, alongside boosting low-cost deposits to fuel growth. MD an...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
ITC charts growth through FMCG, digital farming and fresh foodsITC Ltd is aggressively pursuing a medium-term growth strategy, aiming to become India's top FMCG player by bolstering core brands and expl...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Govt pushes PSU banks to develop loan products of up to ₹1 lakh each for street vendorsPublic sector banks are developing new loan products up to ₹1 lakh for street vendors, aiming to help them build credit histories and trans...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India's 'fragmented' water management framework raises fiscal, credit risks: Moody'sIndia's water management system faces significant challenges, according to Moody's Ratings. A fragmented governance structure, heavily subs...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM 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
Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: ReportIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
RBI revises Kisan Credit Card norms, standardises crop season definitionThe Reserve Bank has revamped the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, standardizing crop season definitions for uniform loan sanctions and repa...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST