Axis Bank appoints former HDFC Bank veteran Rahul Shukla to head Commercial, Bharat BankingAxis Bank has appointed Rahul Shukla as the group head of Commercial and Bharat Banking, effective October 19. He brings over three decades...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Dolly Parton started a foundation in 1995 to help young children read. Donated nearly 325 million books across the US, UK, and Canada; her father's inability inspired herDolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, left behind a significant philanthropic legacy. The Imagination Library, launched in 1995...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
PM-AJAY: 18,093 villages declared Adarsh Grams, 785 student hostels completedThe Centre has declared 18,093 villages Adarsh Grams under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), while 785 student ...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
'Twelve years, 12 questions': Akhilesh Yadav targets Centre on banking problems in IndiaAkhilesh Yadav has posed twelve significant questions to the Centre about the current state of the banking sector. His concerns highlight i...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable citiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She proposed a combinati...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Before selling WhatsApp for $19 billion, co-founder Jan Koum once relied on food stamps to feed his family. Years later, he signed the deal in the same office where he collected themJan Koum moved to the US with his mother when he was 16, and his family relied on food stamps and government assistance to survive. Years l...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Toyota to add annual capacity of 100,000 units at Karnataka plant from early 2027Toyota Motor aims to enhance production capacity at its Bidadi facility to accommodate increasing demand for the Innova Hycross. The compan...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
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
5 years, no returns: Are these 9 Nifty bluechip stocks finally ready for a turnaround?Investors are witnessing notable losses in well-known blue-chip stocks such as TCS, Infosys, and Hindustan Unilever. These major players ar...
14 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM 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
Rule out V-shaped recovery, markets can fall more, says PL Capital with Nifty 12-month target at 27,589PL Capital remains cautious on the Nifty after its eight-week losing streak, ruling out a quick V-shaped recovery. The brokerage has trimme...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Wallet war: More new things are fighting for every rupee Indians earnIndian Consumer Spending Trends: Indian households are increasingly shifting their consumption patterns, which reflects a richer variety of...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.05 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
Everyone looks at 2-wheelers and FMCG. Another set that feels the monsoon’s test: 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 33%The monsoon is one influence on rural financial health. It is not a complete predictor of what a lender will earn. Whether good rain become...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia conflict keeps global outlook uncertain, says Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. This increase is the first since February 2023 amid ...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.52 AM IST