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Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
Psychology says adults who keep the gas tank perpetually above half aren't overcautious; their body learned in childhood that running low meant something bad was coming, and topping it up is a promise they still keepMany people exhibit safety behaviors, such as always filling their car's gas tank. This habit stems from past scarcity and anxiety, not cur...
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Just look at developments in the past 48 hours. The war between Iran and Israel resumed, but within hours Tehran said it had halted all off...
France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA huge AI data centre is planned for Fouju, France. This project brings hope for jobs and money to the small village. However, residents wo...
France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA massive AI data centre planned for the small French village of Fouju is creating a divide. While proponents see economic benefits and job...
If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, why is it silent on radio signals but rich in methane from another star system?If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, its discovery may be even more important. Scientists detected no radio signals from the interstellar come...
ETMarkets AIF Talk| Returns with liquidity: How Vivriti's semi-liquid debt fund is redefining private credit investing, says Priyam KediaVivriti's Short Term Debt Fund offers private credit-like returns with periodic liquidity, resonating with investors. India's private credi...
India becomes BlaBlaCar's largest market as fuel price surge boosts carpoolingRising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a su...
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
Finance Ministry to review PSBs performance today, Secretary Nagaraju will chair high-level meetThe Department of Financial Services is holding a major meeting with Public Sector Banks today. The focus is on strengthening digital banki...
A 62% rise in BPM deal value belies fears of AI dominancePure-play BPM companies achieved their strongest quarter for annual contract values in early 2026, defying expectations of immediate AI-dri...
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
FirstCry, Slice’s FY26 numbers; Nilekani’s Fundamentum eyes deeptech pushFirstCry parent cut its losses in the March quarter on tightened costs. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
Easy ways to improve fuel efficiency and save hundreds on gas this yearDrivers can save money and help the environment by adopting simple habits. Aggressive driving, speeding, and hard braking reduce gas mileag...
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer faresAirline ticket prices and baggage fees have surged, impacting the value of travel rewards for summer trips. While dynamic pricing makes awa...
Delhivery elevates six executives to C-suite roles amid expansion pushLogistics firm Delhivery has promoted six senior executives to C-suite positions. These appointments support the company's expansion across...
Amazon vs Walmart: Great American race begins for $1 trillion annual sales. How will this benefit customers in rural U.S?Amazon last year invested $4 billion to bring same-day or next-day deliveries to 4,000 smaller cities, towns and rural communities.
Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveriesWalmart and Amazon are aggressively expanding online delivery services into rural America, a market previously overlooked due to logistical...