Indian households shift spending towards discretionary goods, servicesHousehold spending shows a shift towards non-essential goods and services. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco spending saw significant growth,...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Economic growth & quality of life must go hand in hand: Piyush Goyal"A society cannot develop just if the focus is on the economic aspects of society or economic growth. It has to be juxtaposed with the qual...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
- Make growth piggyback on savings
Household savings are increasingly held in financial assets, not physical ones. This shift creates a significant mismatch for long-term inv...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsThe way things are panning out with the Gulf war, the probability of ever greater volatility in markets across the globe is high. And highe...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Finance Ministry asks state-owned general insurers to focus on profitable lines of businessPublic sector insurers must focus on profitable business lines and lower incurred claim ratios. Greater technology use and digitalisation a...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pushes trade, investment ties in G20 meetings with key partnersUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met global leaders during the G20 meeting. She discussed trade and investment cooperation with Wo...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Realty, retail & wholesale trade lead services expansion in JuneIndia's services sector experienced broad-based growth in June. Eighteen of nineteen tracked segments expanded, with eight achieving double...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
HDFC Bank CEO race: Who could be in the running to succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan?HDFC Bank is actively searching for a new chief executive officer. The bank expects to appoint an executive search firm soon. Several inter...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Index of services production shows 8 sub-sectors record double-digit growth in JuneJune 2026 marked a period of significant double-digit growth across eight service categories, with real estate and retail trade leading the...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Bank of Baroda to recruit 2,482 officers fluent in local language across 20 statesBank of Baroda will recruit 2,482 officers fluent in local languages. This initiative aims to improve customer communication and address re...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Aon strikes $17 billion deal for rival USI Insurance ServicesAon will purchase rival USI Insurance Services for seventeen billion dollars. This acquisition aims to strengthen Aon's position in the mid...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
NIIF raises $2 billion for second infrastructure fund; sets target of $3.2 billionIndia’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has raised $2 billion in the first close of its second infrastructure fund, back...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
ET Graphics: Changing face of India’s office martIndia's office market sees expanding occupier demand, with BFSI leading growth. BFSI companies transacted over seven million square feet of...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Foreign BFSI firms setting up more GCCs; rent highest 7.32 million sq ft office space in H1: Knight FrankForeign banking firms significantly boosted office space leasing for global centers. This sector's demand for office space rose seventy per...
29 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Nearly half of BSE 200 stocks fail to deliver returns in 2026. What’s dragging them down?This year, numerous firms across various sectors are grappling with a lack of returns, a stark contrast to the previous years' performances...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
IndiaFirst plans to raise Rs 250 cr in subordinated debtIndiaFirst Life Insurance plans to raise ₹150-250 crore through subordinated debt. BNP Paribas Cardif will acquire Warburg Pincus' stake in...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Axis Bank bets on data centres to gold loans to outpace industry credit growthAxis Bank expects credit growth to exceed industry averages this fiscal year. Strong demand stems from corporate sectors and retail borrowe...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST