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3 in 4 global leaders to prioritise AI investment despite uncertainty

KPMG report highlights widening gap between AI leaders and laggards, with strong investment but limited realised returns across enterprises

Postal Dept clocks 16% revenue growth in FY26; eyes ₹17,000 crore FY27

Strong growth in parcels, savings bank and citizen services drives postal revenues, while the department aims to narrow deficit and expand rural network

Bhinder steps down as Aavas Financiers MD & CEO; Manu Singh to succeed

Aavas Financiers board accepts Bhinder's resignation and appoints Manu Yeshpal Singh as successor, with the transition subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals

Shriram Finance cuts FD rates across tenures, new rates effective May 6

Shriram Finance has cut fixed deposit rates across multiple tenures, with revised rates effective May 6, impacting returns for retail investors and fixed investment plans

Lenskart publishes store style guide after row over religious expression

Company releases guidelines outlining inclusion of faith symbols following employee allegations and social media posts

Yes Bank Q4 results: PAT up 44.7% to ₹1,068 crore on income, asset quality

Private sector lender reports strong Q4 with 44.7 per cent rise in profit, aided by lower provisions, steady income growth and improving asset quality metrics

ICICI Bank's net profit up 8.5% in Q4 FY26 to ₹13,701.7 crore

Private sector lender posts 8.5 per cent rise in Q4FY26 net profit, supported by lower provisions and steady income growth, while asset quality continues to improve

Shares of Om Power Transmission jump nearly 9% on market trading debut

The hearing in the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on the appeal filed by US-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street was adjourned on Friday

RBI mops up ₹2 trillion through VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

Central bank absorbs surplus liquidity as banks bid Rs 2.28 trillion in VRRR auction, reflecting robust demand amid easing liquidity conditions

Credit growth outpaces deposit mobilisation in FY26 despite easing

Bank credit growth continued to exceed deposit mobilisation in FY26, highlighting persistent funding pressures for lenders despite a year-on-year improvement in both metrics

India stable destination for long-term capital: Sebi chief Pandey

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says India's capital markets are resilient and globally competitive, supported by reforms such as T+1 settlement and improved investor access

Market regulator Sebi signs MoU with FIU-India for data sharing

Securities and Exchange Board of India signs MoU with Financial Intelligence Unit - India to curb market fraud; PropShare REIT IPO sees full subscription

RBI to conduct ₹2 trillion VRRR to absorb surplus liquidity in system

RBI to conduct Rs 2 trillion variable rate reverse repo auction to absorb surplus liquidity, with banking system surplus remaining above Rs 5 trillion

TCS offers work from home option to employees at its Nashik centre

TCS allows work-from-home at its Nashik centre after harassment allegations trigger arrests and a police probe into workplace safety concerns

HDB Financial shares rise over 6% after strong Q4 FY26 profit growth

HDB Financial shares gain over 6 per cent after reporting over 40 per cent YoY jump in Q4 profit, aided by lower provisions and improving asset quality outlook

Car loans: Best interest rates and what buyers should know

With rising car prices and growing EV push, loans are helping buyers manage costs by spreading payments over manageable tenures aligned with monthly income

Sebi, DoT enter pact for information sharing, curbing cybercrime

DoT and SEBI will share data and intelligence to detect and curb misuse of telecom resources in securities fraud and investment scams, strengthening investor protection

Ujjivan SFB shares tumble after RBI returns universal bank application

RBI has returned Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's application for universal bank conversion, citing the need for greater loan book diversification before reconsideration

360 One bags ₹2k cr for PIPE strategy; Wealth Company MF enters SIF space

360 One Asset raises ₹2,000 crore for PIPE bets, while Wealth Company MF enters the SIF space with long-short strategies targeting flexible equity returns

Google launches Personal Intelligence feature for Gemini users in India

Google rolls out Personal Intelligence for Gemini users in India, enabling personalised responses using Gmail, Photos and other apps, with privacy controls and gradual access