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Banks set for healthy Q2 profit growth as FCNR(B) inflows weigh on margins
Bloomberg consensus estimates project banks' Q2FY27 net profit at ₹1 trillion, up 19.6 per cent year-on-year, while large FCNR(B) deposit inflows are expected to weigh on margins.
Prolonged food inflation risk to microfinance budgets: Muthoot Microfin CEO
Muthoot Microfin plans to launch consumer durable loans and expand digital lending as it targets ₹30,000 crore in assets under management by 2030
India can attract foreign students as countries tighten entry rules: Joshi
Joshi urges closer university-industry ties as tighter student entry rules abroad offer India an opportunity to attract international students, particularly from the Global South.
Indian-origin S African jurist Navanethem Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has been honoured for her efforts to promote peace and international law, recognising a career spanning human rights advocacy and international justice
Non-metros emerge as key growth drivers for Amazon: V-P Saurabh Srivastava
Amazon India says non-metros account for 70-80 per cent of new customers, while demand for premium products rises in smaller cities and its Amazon Now quick-commerce service expands
Coal supplies to power plants rise 36% from Sep low, stock depletion slows
The rate of stock depletion has also moderated significantly, while rake position has strengthened, the ministry said
Noida's Jewar airport to be renamed as Narendra Modi International Airport
UP Cabinet cleared the proposal to rename the Jewar airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with CM Adityanath saying it would become the state's largest airport and a major aviation hub
CEA calls for flexible special mention accounts norms for MSME loans
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said a uniform 90-day overdue timeline does not suit all MSMEs, as businesses across sectors have different cash flow cycles
Airtel Money to debut on London Stock Exchange; biggest listing in 5 yrs
Existing shareholders including the Qatar Investment Authority and TPG Inc. sold 270 million shares at £1.96 apiece in the IPO, raising roughly £529 million ($700 million) in the process, according to
WazirX futures trading volume jumps 236% in Q3 as exchange expands AI tools
Trading volume at its September peak was about 345 per cent above early-July levels, while the number of daily futures traders was approximately 279 per cent higher toward the end of the quarter
Q2FY27 results today: Anand Rathi, Poonawalla Fincorp to announce earnings
Anand Rathi Wealth, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Poonawalla Fincorp, Waterways Leisure Tourism, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company and 6 other firms will announce their Q2FY27 earnings today
Irdai may roll out insurance distribution reforms in Jan 2027 amid backlash
The effective dates under consideration are Jan. 1 and April 1, Girija Subramanian, an executive at the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, said
IT sector braces for fourth year of weak growth amid geopolitical, AI risks
Growth is expected to be muted as customers remain cautious on discretionary technology projects, though recent results from Accenture Plc offered some encouragement
Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; Asia markets fall as AI-led shares decline
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open for the Nifty50. Asian markets were trading lower
State-owned banks raise repo-linked lending rates by 25 bps after RBI move
Several banks, including BoB, PNB and Indian Bank, raise repo-linked lending rates by 25 bps after the RBI's policy rate increase, making loans costlier for borrowers
TCS onboards 10,000 freshers in Q2 FY27; plans to hire on demand
India's largest IT services firm says hiring will track client demand as it invests in AI skills, workforce training and niche talent, while subcontractor expenses rise in Q2
HDFC Bank's Anup Bagchi set to become India's highest-paid bank CEO
HDFC Bank proposes ₹35.9 crore in annual compensation for incoming MD & CEO Anup Bagchi, including ₹26.92 crore in variable pay, besides a ₹7.35 crore joining bonus
Amazon Great Indian Festival opens with record 100% growth in orders
Customers from every pin code placed orders as premium smartphones, home entertainment, fashion and beauty drove demand, with Amazon reporting its biggest-ever opening day
'Wait till you discover other guy': Rahul responds to Musk's 'Ambani' post
Musk questions whether Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India"; government says security clearances are pending for all three satcom licensees
Trump says US will not attack Iran before November midterm elections
Trump says US-Iran discussions are productive and rules out an attack on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, while the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.