SRO, self-regulatory organisations

Mint Road positions these entities as the cornerstone of compliance, but will the numerous voices unite the sector or create conflict?

Photos: KAMLESH PEDNEKAR

To prevent fraud, we need better know-your-customer (KYC) processes

One major benefit of becoming a universal bank is that public perception will change

The economy is very strong and on sound footing and we, as banks, typically mirror the economy

More important is customer service, like these days, digital banking, mobile banking, our internet banking, how these are synchronised

Three decades of reforms, technology and regulation have transformed India's capital markets into one of the world's most efficient, transparent and accessible investment ecosystems

(From left) S H Khan, Chairman of NSE and IDBI; Manmohan Singh, Union Finance Minister; S S Nadkarni, Chairman of Sebi; B V Bhargava, Chairman of Crisil; and C Rangarajan, Governor of RBI, at NSE’s inauguration in 1994

(From left) S H Khan, Chairman of NSE and IDBI; Manmohan Singh, Union Finance Minister; S S Nadkarni, Chairman of Sebi; B V Bhargava, Chairman of Crisil; and C Rangarajan, Governor of RBI, at NSE's inauguration in 1994

Business Standard

Howrah's famed foundry belt awaits a revival as industry hopes a new political climate will attract investment and restore the 'Sheffield of the East' to prominence

A coal-fired cupola furnace, still widely used in traditional foundry operations, at a Howrah unit 	Photo: Special Arrangement

R C Bhargava talks about the rise of the Indian passenger vehicle market after the 1991 reforms and the industry's continuing transformation

R C Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki

"We can no longer be happy with protectionism. We must free the MSME sector and stop harassing them with so many inspectors. If necessary, we can build a stronger venture capital ecosystem for them"

Tarun Das

Over fruit and avocado on sourdough toast, Kalyan Krishnamurthy tells Nivedita Mookerji and Udisha Srivastav why customer value keeps Flipkart hungry for more

illustration: ajaya mohanty

Montek Singh Ahluwalia says India needs a fresh reform roadmap, faster private investment and broader policy consensus to achieve the Viksit Bharat goal

Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the principal architects of India’s 1991 reforms

Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the principal architects of India's 1991 reforms

With a ₹40 trillion economy in sight, Uttar Pradesh is driving banking growth through rising deposits, credit expansion, financial inclusion and infrastructure-led investment

Uttar Pradesh economy, UP banking sector, Uttar Pradesh GSDP, $1 trillion economy, bank deposits UP, bank credit UP, credit deposit ratio, Jan Dhan Yojana, financial inclusion, digital banking, remittances, Uttar Pradesh infrastructure, Yogi Adityana

A dedicated Purvanchal Tourism Board could help market the region as a multi-day travel circuit. Excluding Varanasi, many destinations have yet to receive the visibility they deserve

Rajendra Goenka, National Vice-President, All India Federation of Traders, Varanasi; Mithlesh Kumar, General Manager, Bank of Baroda, Varanasi; and Lanka Ramesh, Assistant General Manager, Canara Bank, Varanasi

SBI plans to deepen its presence in Eastern Uttar Pradesh by expanding digital banking, MSME and farm lending, while supporting tourism and ODOP industries

Kumar Anand, Deputy General Manager, State Bank of India

Varanasi's property prices are soaring as VDA rolls out land pooling, new townships and affordable housing projects to support the city's rapid urban expansion

Masterplan of Anand Kashi townhsip in Varanasi’s kallipur being developed by VDA

Masterplan of Anand Kashi townhsip in Varanasi's kallipur being developed by VDA

The corridor drives Varanasi's massive economic growth, but experts call for expanding tourism strategies to uplift the entire Purvanchal region

(From left) Rahul Mehta, Tourism Committee, Indian Industries Association; Rajat Mohan Pathak, Synergy Group, Varanasi; Rajendra Goenka, All India Federation of Vyapar Mandal; Vishwa Bhushan, Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, Varanasi; Giresh Vasudev Ku

UP can achieve rapid industrial growth without compromising the environment by adopting cleaner technologies, AI-led monitoring and sustainable energy, says UPPCB chief

Dr R P Singh, chairman of UP Pollution Control Board

UP is positioning Poorvanchal as a major investment hub through industrial clusters, stronger connectivity, GCC incentives and sector-focused policies, says Deepak Kumar

UP Additional Chief Secretary (Industrial Development) and Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner Deepak Kumar

MNC-backed firms dominate India's top unlisted companies, combining strong growth and financial discipline, though domestic players are gaining ground

Corporate, companies

Companies' R&D spending hit a decadal low in FY25 as most of them prioritised record shareholder payouts over critical technological innovation

research & development, R&D, research and development

Slowing growth and volatile earnings are pushing India Inc. to diversify aggressively-even as weak R&D spending raises concerns about long-term competitiveness

BS 1000

While horizontal expansion fuels growth and domestic dominance, these capital-intensive ventures often lack immediate returns, risking resource dilution and a loss of global strategic focus

Indian businesses, Indian companies, conglomerates

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