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FSDC stresses on vigilance, reforms amid global uncertainty & AI boomFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman led an important session of the Financial Stability and Development Council, focusing on maintaining fi...
Reinventing the pond: How this Bengal start-up is helping fish farmers battle climate and credit crisisAt a time when climate change is impacting world resources, including the aquatic system, Jalpaiguri’s Essential Aquatech is working to emp...
America's $1 trillion annual interest bill is growing as national debt surges, so why isn't the US facing a debt crisis like France?The United States continues to finance its national debt more effectively compared to France. While both countries face rising borrowing co...
PSBs step up AI adoption, cyber resilience under EASE₹ise 8.0 reformsPublic sector banks in India are focusing on adopting artificial intelligence and enhancing cyber security measures. They are modernizing t...
Global Market: Eurozone banking crisis fears return as government borrowing costs surgeRising euro zone borrowing costs have renewed fears of a sovereign debt crisis, particularly in France. European banks’ stronger capital bu...
Fertiliser stocks: Combination of strong headwinds and structural repair. Who will win? 9 stocks, 4 with upside potential of up to 31%For the better part of a decade now, every time this critical sector has run into trouble, the government has stepped in. The clean-up bega...
Canadian billionaire and Asian banking titans find ₹1.32 lakh crore worth of interest in IndiaIn recent months, foreign investment in India’s financial sector has grown significantly, resulting in major acquisitions. Fairfax Financia...
NBFC stocks in focus: Rising funding costs threaten margins despite robust loan growth and asset qualityThe non-banking financial companies (NBFC) sector is set to enjoy robust earnings, thanks to strong credit demand and consistent asset qual...
IMF and World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answersThe recent discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank left developing nations feeling uncertain about their futures. Del...
Dr Doom, who predicted global financial crisis, has a forecast for IndiaEconomist Nouriel Roubini, known as “Dr Doom” for predicting the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, sees India emerging as a major growth story ...
World Bank should focus on mobilising greater private capital and creating jobs, says FM SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of private capital in creating jobs and boosting productivity during her address. She outlined...
India insurance regulator to oversee smooth transition to new commission rules, chairman saysIndia's insurance regulator, the IRDAI, plans to implement reforms for insurance sales to improve the market. Proposed changes include capp...
Bessent urges World Bank to end restrictions on upstream oil, gas financingUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the World Bank to ease restrictions on oil and gas financing, support deep-sea mining, and reform...
A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposureThe sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The ...
Cabinet clears way for Watsa's Fairfax's Rs 52,878 crore deal for 60.72% stake in IDBI BankFairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority stake of 60.72% in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. This acquisition marks a significant mom...
'INDI alliance parties ruined PSBs': Sitharaman responds to Akhilesh's 'Season End Sale' remarks on IDBI-Fairfax dealFinance Minister Sitharaman criticized Akhilesh Yadav's remarks about the IDBI Bank's sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings. She accused Yadav...
Cabinet approves Rs 52,878 crore IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax arm in India’s largest financial-sector FDIThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the strategic sale of IDBI Bank to a Fairfax Group arm, Union Minister Ashwini Vaish...
IDBI Bank strategic restructuring to attract FDI, boost banking sector, says FM SitharamanThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank to attract foreign investments. The government ...
World Bank helps mobilise $36 billion in private capital to support job creation in India since FY22Private capital mobilisation by the World Bank Group has grown nearly five-fold in four years, rising from approximately USD 3 billion in F...
Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industryThese policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for ...