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Corporate lending to rebound as loan-bond rate gap narrows, RBI eases norms

Analysts expect banks' corporate credit to pick up as the bond-loan rate gap narrows and RBI reforms, including acquisition financing and eased exposure norms, begin to bite

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 8:41 PM IST

India's Russian crude imports hit 3-year low amid tighter Western sanctions

India's Russian crude imports fell sharply in December as refiners grew cautious amid tighter US and EU sanctions, even as discounts widened and supplies stayed available

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

Intas, IntegriMedical sign pact to launch needle-free IVF injectors

Intas has signed an exclusive agreement with SII-backed IntegriMedical to deploy needle-free injection systems across IVF clinics, targeting an all-India rollout by Q1FY26.

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 8:28 PM IST

RBI to conduct OMO purchase auction worth ₹50,000 crore on January 5

The RBI will buy government securities worth ₹50,000 crore in an OMO auction on January 5, 2026, as part of four equal tranches announced for late December and January

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 8:20 PM IST

2025: Big-bang RBI reforms push ease of doing business in financial sector

The Reserve Bank of India rolled out sweeping reforms in 2025 to lower compliance costs and improve ease of doing business, from LCR relief and project finance norms to digital lending rules

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 8:15 PM IST

NYE: Hotels see last-minute booking spike; food delivery hit by gig strike

Hotels near metros are seeing a sharp late surge in New Year's Eve bookings and higher rates, while restaurants and delivery firms face disruptions amid a gig workers' strike

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

India's EV penetration hinges on securing raw materials, key components

Rapid EV adoption has lifted sales, but India's dependence on imported minerals and components exposes deep supply chain vulnerabilities that could slow the electric mobility transition

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 7:47 PM IST

Labour Min's flagship employment scheme logs 235K registrations in 2025

The Labour Ministry said the PMVBRY portal recorded 235K establishment registrations in 2025, with incentives for first-time employees and employers for jobs created between 2025 and 2027

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 7:15 PM IST

Delivery firms step up preparedness as gig worker unions call Dec 31 strike

Delivery and quick commerce platforms are tightening operations and safety measures ahead of December 31 as gig worker unions plan a nationwide log-out strike over pay, conditions and social security

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 7:07 PM IST

Pre-listing lock-ins of 101 companies to expire in three months: Nuvama

Pre-listing shareholder lock-ins in 101 companies will be lifted between December 29, 2025, and March 2026, covering shares worth $23 billion, though not all may hit the market

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 7:01 PM IST

MahaRERA recovers nearly ₹269 crore for homebuyers since 2017 inception

MahaRERA has recovered ₹268.87 crore as homebuyer compensation since May 2017, with Mumbai Suburban leading collections, while cases worth about ₹103 crore remain stalled at NCLT

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 6:40 PM IST

MapmyIndia adds metro, rail and bus routing to Mappls app for commuters

MapmyIndia's Mappls has added metro, rail and bus routing to the Mappls app in select cities, letting users plan multimodal public transport trips alongside navigation features

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 3:19 PM IST

Mumbai: Between opportunity and despair

Sidharth Bhatia's excellently researched work throws light on several less-known aspects of Mumbai and brings to life the stories of numerous humble residents who are rarely heard or taken note of

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Production houses move beyond films, tap into alternative revenue streams

Car makers are going beyond the initial purchase, institutionalising battery health and resale benchmarks to ease depreciation and battery-life concerns for EV buyers

Updated On: 30 Dec 2025 | 12:26 AM IST

After muted start, GST cuts boost consumer durables demand in 2025

Cooling appliance makers had started the year with high hopes, but an early arrival of monsoon splashed away their enthusiasm

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 11:54 PM IST

Bank fraud amount rises 30% to ₹21,515 crore in April-September H1FY26

Banking system fraud amount rose to ₹21,515 crore in April-September FY26, up 30 per cent year-on-year, even as the number of cases fell sharply to 5,092

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 11:11 PM IST

AI won't replace professional photo-editing tools: Affinity CEO

Affinity CEO Ashley Hewson said AI will boost basic photo editing, but pros will still rely on specialised tools. He said India user growth is six times since the October 29 launch

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

Bandhan Bank sells over ₹6,800 crore stressed assets to ARCIL, Phoenix

Bandhan Bank said it has sold stressed loan portfolios worth over Rs 6,800 crore to ARCIL and Phoenix ARC to reduce NPAs and refocus on core lending

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 9:50 PM IST

Lupin signs exclusive India pact with Gan & Lee for fortnightly GLP-1 drug

Lupin has signed an exclusive licensing, supply and distribution deal with China's Gan & Lee for Bofanglutide, a fortnightly GLP-1 injectable for diabetes and weight management in India

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 8:56 PM IST

SFB asset quality worsens in FY25; GNPA rises to 3.6%: RBI report

RBI's Trends and Progress report said small finance banks saw weaker asset quality and lower profits in FY25, even as balance sheets expanded at a faster pace than other banks

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 8:45 PM IST