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Flipkart plans standalone app for Minutes amid q-commerce slowdown

Spin-off of Flipkart Minutes into a standalone app comes as rivals scale up and growth slows in India's crowded quick-commerce market, especially across major urban centres

Net FDI turns positive in Feb after six consecutive months of decline

Net FDI stood at $4.6 billion in February, compared with a negative $703 million in February 2025. In January 2026, net FDI was negative $1.4 billion

WALR transmission higher for private banks than PSBs in easing cycle: RBI

RBI Bulletin shows stronger pass-through of rate cuts to lending rates by private banks than PSBs, though overall transmission across sectors remains robust

What are the best plans that insurers offer for cancer treatment?

With cancer treatment costs rising, insurers are offering specialised plans that provide staged payouts, long-term financial protection and support across diagnosis and recovery

Flow in NRI deposits drops 24% to $11.04 bn in Apr-Feb 2026: RBI data

The total outstanding NRI deposits stood at $167.58 billion as of the end of February 2026

IAF activates emergency-landing facility to demonstrate op readiness

IAF showcases combat readiness with fighter jets landing on UP highway, boosting operational flexibility and emergency response capability

India, Germany agree on defence-industrial roadmap to deepen ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday. They discussed security and defence issues

Pahalgam attack anniversary: India will never bow to terror, says PM

Leaders from across the political spectrum pay tributes to victims

Women underrepresented in India's deeptech sector, says Indeed report

Women remain underrepresented in India's deeptech sector, with limited entry-level hiring and slower career progression despite steady job-seeking activity, an Indeed report shows

Vikram Saha resigns as Deputy MD, board member of Can Fin Homes

Senior executive steps down following transfer by parent bank, exits board as whole-time director, company says in regulatory filing

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