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Plan is to front-load ECL related provisions: Indian Overseas Bank MD & CEO

Indian Overseas Bank plans to front-load ECL provisions while sustaining credit growth, backed by strong retail, MSME, and agriculture lending momentum

Plan is to front-load ECL related provisions: Indian Overseas Bank MD & CEO
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Infosys appoints Nitin Paranjpe as non-executive vice chairman

IT major elevates independent director to board role; also reclassifies Shreyas Shibulal and spouse as public shareholders following their request

Infosys appoints Nitin Paranjpe as non-executive vice chairman
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Massive traction in AI services revenue: Infosys CEO & MD Salil Parekh

Infosys sees strong traction in AI services as enterprises adopt AI gradually, with large deals, resilient pricing, and sectoral growth driving optimism

Massive traction in AI services revenue: Infosys CEO & MD Salil Parekh
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 6:05 AM IST

West Asia crisis has increased logistics cost by 20%: Grew Solar CEO

Solar manufacturer ramps up capacity, eyes exports and new ventures in storage and green data centres amid rising costs

West Asia crisis has increased logistics cost by 20%: Grew Solar CEO
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 12:26 AM IST

Investment in India still crucial for Coca-Cola's growth: CEO Braun

Beverage major says it will continue investing in India to expand reach, build capabilities and drive long-term growth despite the market still being far from maturity

Investment in India still crucial for Coca-Cola's growth: CEO Braun
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 12:53 AM IST

'Increasing policy sales in FY27 a focus area for SBI Life Insurance'

SBI Life Insurance to push policy sales in FY27, expects steady growth and stable margins despite regulatory changes and product mix shift

'Increasing policy sales in FY27 a focus area for SBI Life Insurance'
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 12:48 AM IST

Merchant bankers on board for ₹3,000 cr QIP: Punjab & Sind Bank MD & CEO

He said net interest margins have bottomed out and will increase in the current financial year

Merchant bankers on board for ₹3,000 cr QIP: Punjab & Sind Bank MD & CEO
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India appoints Nobuo Okochi CFO from July 1

Appointment of Nobuo Okochi as CFO follows Amit Harlalka's elevation to CEO, ensuring leadership continuity as AMNS India advances expansion and long-term growth plans

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India appoints Nobuo Okochi CFO from July 1
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Cohance Lifesciences appoints Umang Vohra as chairman, CEO; Sharma exits

Pharma veteran Umang Vohra to lead Advent-backed Cohance Lifesciences as chairman and CEO, succeeding Vivek Sharma amid efforts to revive growth and address regulatory challenges

Cohance Lifesciences appoints Umang Vohra as chairman, CEO; Sharma exits
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Iran war has trebled key input costs: Hindustan Zinc's CEO Arun Misra

Arun Misra says the miner is preparing a $500-600 million capex programme, targeting a doubling of metal production over three to four years while expanding its silver and critical minerals businesses

Iran war has trebled key input costs: Hindustan Zinc's CEO Arun Misra
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Advanced AI models a catalyst for telcos, says Ericsson's Magnus Ewerbring

India, Ericsson's second-largest market by revenue, will continue to be among the top rung, says Magnus Ewerbring

Advanced AI models a catalyst for telcos, says Ericsson's Magnus Ewerbring
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

SBI General eyes 10% mkt share in private insurance: Naveen Chandra Jha

SBI General targets 10% private market share, banking on retail growth and disciplined underwriting despite pricing pressures and rising acquisition costs

SBI General eyes 10% mkt share in private insurance: Naveen Chandra Jha
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

AI is a massive opportunity, says Nasscom's chair Srikanth Velamakanni

NASSCOM's new chair highlights AI as both disruptor and growth driver, amid hiring slowdown, rising compute costs, and global uncertainty shaping India's tech sector

AI is a massive opportunity, says Nasscom's chair Srikanth Velamakanni
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

India mirrors China's growth potential of 25 years ago: Hans De Cuyper

Ageas CEO flags high valuations in India's insurance sector but sees China-like growth potential, aims to push JV into top 10 amid rising foreign interest

India mirrors China's growth potential of 25 years ago: Hans De Cuyper
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

RBI approves Vivek Tripathi's elevation as whole-time director of AU SFB

RBI clears Vivek Tripathi as whole-time director of AU SFB, as the lender gears up for growth and a potential transition to a universal bank

RBI approves Vivek Tripathi's elevation as whole-time director of AU SFB
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

We look to become ₹5 trillion mcap group by FY31: Pirojsha Godrej

Pirojsha Godrej outlines a scale-first strategy, focusing on core businesses, market cap growth, and resilience amid global headwinds and leadership transition

We look to become ₹5 trillion mcap group by FY31: Pirojsha Godrej
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

PayU is a bet on digital commerce in India, says CEO Anirban Mukherjee

PayU bets on UPI innovation, AI-led commerce and merchant solutions to drive next phase of growth as India's digital payments market evolves

PayU is a bet on digital commerce in India, says CEO Anirban Mukherjee
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

PNB Housing Fin eyes 18-20% growth in FY27, says Ajai Kumar Shukla

PNB Housing Finance posts strong Q4 profit growth, with management reaffirming a retail-led strategy and cautious expansion into corporate lending

PNB Housing Fin eyes 18-20% growth in FY27, says Ajai Kumar Shukla
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

We'll grow both our liabilities & assets, but with quality: Tonse, Banodkar

Tonse along with group chief financial officer Niranjan Banodkar, says the focus is also on how to benefit from the collaboration with SMBC

We'll grow both our liabilities & assets, but with quality: Tonse, Banodkar
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Growth for Jio Fin will remain robust in FY27: MD & CEO Hitesh Sethia

Jio Financial's NBFC arm bets on secured lending first, eyes unsecured segments later as it builds scale and strengthens its balance sheet

Growth for Jio Fin will remain robust in FY27: MD & CEO Hitesh Sethia
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:30 PM IST