IMF's bullish call: Why is India sprinting when the world stumbles?The IMF has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for both FY27 and FY28, highlighting the country's resilience despite higher oil prices an...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Jyotiraditya Scindia outlines banking expansion plans for Northeast India at Bankers' Conclave 2.0 in AgartalaJyotiraditya M. Scindia discussed significant banking developments at the North East Bankers’ Conclave 2.0 in Agartala. He outlined future ...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Nandan Nilekani, NEET reform panel head, wants to end ‘question papers’: Infosys co-founder has an unusual plan to prevent paper leaksNandan Nilekani's Anti-Neet Paper Leak Plan: Nandan Nilekani has proposed generating NEET question papers at the last minute using AI and a...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Inches, not just percentages: India’s GDP is rising, but a four-inch gap with China tells another storyCurrent debates in India often focus on GDP growth figures, which can misrepresent the actual development landscape. While GDP is a useful ...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
NHRC has grown into trusted address for aggrieved: Chief Justice of India Surya KantChief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has grown into a trusted institution for the numbe...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Fintech Sakhi brings digital banking closer to tribal communities in GujaratResidents of Chhota Udepur district, Gujarat, are experiencing enhanced access to digital banking services. Through the initiative of Bank ...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Nabard's venture arm announces first close of second fund at Rs 450 croreNabventures has announced the successful first close of its second fund, amassing Rs 450 crore aimed at investing in early-stage agritech v...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Growth hinges on local reforms, not protectionism: Indermit GillIndia holds a unique opportunity to enhance its economic growth but must address internal challenges effectively. Rapid reform and the effi...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
RBI MPC Key Takeaways 2026: Repo rate hiked to 5.50%, FY27 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.1%RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Takeaways: The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, the first increase since Fe...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Next-gen GST reforms: Single registration, easier input tax credit among key MSME demandsThe 57th GST Council meeting, now slated for October 8, 2026 (Thursday), is likely to consider several proposals aimed at easing the compli...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Manipur Cabinet adopts resolution marking PM Modi’s 25 years in public serviceManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the Cabinet's resolution thanking Prime Minister Modi for his service. The resoluti...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
UPI MDR spurs soundbox expansion beyond metrosThe industry has scope to increase soundbox deployments from about two crore to five crore over time, a top official at the National Paymen...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
National Housing Bank likely to double affordable housing outlay for HFCs this fiscalNational Housing Bank plans to double the refinance and affordable housing funds for large housing finance companies. These funds will be a...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
PMEGP may get 5-year extension till 2030-31 with Rs 15,000 crore outlay; govt weighs easier normsThe government is considering extending the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme until 2030-31 with an estimated Rs 15,000 cror...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Bank holiday on October 2, 2026: Are banks open or closed today on Gandhi Jayanti?On October 2, 2026, India will observe Gandhi Jayanti as a national holiday, affecting all banks. Public and private sector banks will be c...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
SBI seeks clarity on handling of bank accounts, deposits under FCRA billState Bank of India officials are seeking clarity on handling accounts when an organization’s registration is suspended. They highlighted r...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.19 AM IST