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The Income Tax department plans to leverage GST's extensive data collection to identify non-filers and under-reporters, aiming to widen India's direct tax base and improve voluntary compliance after recent tax cuts moderated revenue growth.
India's Housing and Urban Development Corp plans to raise $2 billion from multilateral agencies and foreign loans to fund modern city infrastructure, aligning with the government's urban development push.
City Union Bank's net worth surpasses Rs 10,000 crore as CEO N Kamakodi prepares to end his 15-year tenure. The bank reports consistent double-digit growth and strong business momentum in FY25 and FY26.
Kotak Mahindra Bank denies submitting a financial bid for IDBI Bank, leaving the government's divestment plan reliant on foreign investors like Fairfax India and Emirates NBD.
State Bank of India revises its annual credit growth guidance upward to 13-15% following a 24.5% surge in Q3 net profit, driven by broad-based loan expansion and improved profitability levers.
The EPFO is evaluating a proposal to tie fund manager incentives to returns, part of a new benchmark methodology for debt investments. The move aims to optimize performance for its Rs 30 lakh crore assets.
Sameer Mathur argues that India's insurance gap stems from product design and distribution, not affordability, emphasizing fintech's role in driving low-ticket policy adoption for financial inclusion.
The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appealed to banks for leniency towards mining-affected borrowers, citing sector revival and growth potential with operations restarting.
Uttarakhand State Consumer Commission overturns district order, rules customer negligence caused Rs 1.06 lakh loss in online transactions, absolving Punjab National Bank and Google Pay of responsibility.
Specialized Investment Funds in India are predominantly launching equity and hybrid strategies, while complex debt and sector rotation funds face structural and tax hurdles, with industry AUM at ₹4,892 crore.
Public sector banks are projected to achieve combined profits exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore this financial year, driven by robust credit growth, improved asset quality, and strong capital adequacy.
Discover the complete list of government banks offering the lowest home loan interest rates in India, helping you make an informed decision for affordable housing finance.
Investors are rotating into cheaper, smaller companies and equal-weighted indexes as doubts over AI returns and legacy business impacts grow, driving a market broadening beyond tech giants.
Eight of India's top 10 most valued companies saw their combined market capitalization surge by Rs 4.55 lakh crore last week, led by Reliance Industries. The rally tracked strong equity performance, while IT giants TCS and Infosys faced valuation declines
The RBI MPC unanimously held rates at 5.25% with a neutral stance, a pragmatic move amid data revisions. However, concerns mount over its aggressive liquidity injections potentially overheating the economy.
Punjab National Bank has launched its 2026 apprentice recruitment drive with 5,138 vacancies across India. Graduates aged 20-28 can apply online from February 8 to 24, 2026, through BFSI SSC portal.
The primary market is set to regain momentum with three new IPOs opening for subscription and two SME listings scheduled for the coming week. Key offerings include Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance.
Silver exchange-traded funds plummeted 38% from their January 29 peak, driven by CME margin hikes, profit-taking, and hawkish Fed expectations. Experts advise long-term systematic investment despite volatility.
Fractal Analytics, India's leading AI firm, launches its IPO at a 26% discount, raising ₹2,834 crore. The article explores its 70x valuation, client stickiness, margin pressures, and risks in a volatile AI landscape.
India's foreign exchange reserves have surged to a new all-time high of $723.8 billion, marking a significant milestone for the nation's economic resilience and global financial standing.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed $44 billion in Bitcoin as rewards, causing a 17% price crash. The exchange recovered 99.7% of funds but faces regulatory inspection.
SEBI officials outlined a wide range of regulated investment products, from gold funds to REITs, emphasizing financial literacy and MSME listings at the Advantage Vidarbha event in Nagpur.
The Union Budget 2026-27 raises securities transaction tax on F&O trading, increasing costs for retail investors. Experts warn this amplifies losses, while advocating mutual funds as a resilient alternative.
Banks across India will be closed on February 14 and 15, 2026, for the second Saturday and Sunday weekend holidays. The RBI has listed nine holidays for February, including regional observances.
A bankers' meet and loan mela in Neyyattinkara taluk resulted in Rs 4.16 crore loan sanctions for entrepreneurs, with new projects worth Rs 11.36 crore presented to banks to boost MSME sector growth.
Maharashtra State Industrial and Investment Corporation of India Limited (MSIL) has launched a digital platform for its chit fund business, aiming to achieve a turnover of Rs 5,000 crore by 2025. This strategic move enhances accessibility and transparency
State Bank of India has increased its loan growth forecast for FY26, citing robust corporate credit rebound and benefits from recent trade agreements. The bank reported strong Q3 results with a 24.5% profit surge.
State Bank of India reports a 19.35% rise in standalone net profit to Rs 20,160 crore for Q3 FY26, driven by a 66.28% surge in non-interest income, including treasury and forex gains.
State Bank of India reports a 24% YoY surge in standalone net profit to Rs 21,028 crore for Q3 FY26, with robust loan growth and improved asset quality supporting performance.