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One-year special window for transfer of old shares; Sebi approves 7 IPOs

Sebi opens a one-year window to help investors transfer and dematerialise legacy physical shares, while also clearing seven companies to proceed with their IPO plans

South Indian Bank shares tank over 15% after MD & CEO Seshadri exit plan

Stock plunges after lender says managing director and chief executive officer P R Seshadri will step down in September and not seek reappointment

PGHH Q3 profit rises 12% on operational efficiencies, product mix

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care reports steady Q3 performance as cost efficiencies and a favourable product price-mix help lift profit

Airtel Africa profit rises 24% in Q3 FY26, up 136% in nine months

Forex gains from currency appreciation and higher data revenues boost earnings, while subscriber base and smartphone penetration continue to rise across markets

CareEdge Ratings changes outlook for Vodafone Idea to positive from stable

AGR dues relief, improved operating performance and a large upcoming capex plan prompt the ratings agency to revise its outlook on the telecom operator

Travel, insurance emerge as biggest spends of Indian households in CY25

On the other hand, Education, media and entertainment, and e-commerce together account for only a modest slice of household budgets

Retail banking: AI is changing the world, responsible adoption is crucial

Retail bankers say AI can reshape banking, but trust, governance, explainable models, and high-quality data are essential for safe and sustainable adoption

Navigating global turmoil: Can India stay the course on policy and growth?

Despite geopolitical risks and inflation worries, experts say resilient growth, likely US rate cuts, and stable Indian fundamentals will shape markets in the year ahead

Post UPI, Indian payment players look to foreign shores for growth

With thin margins in the UPI era, Indian fintechs are looking overseas, betting on cross-border payments, CBDCs, and new digital rails for sustainable growth

When banking and policy converge: Navigating a changing landscape

Private bank CEOs say faster change, sector specialisation and new products like M&A financing are key as banks adapt to shifting corporate funding and growth needs

Why India needs bigger, global scale banks for the next growth phase

Top PSU bankers argue India needs a few global-scale banks to fund big projects, invest in tech, and support a $35-40 trillion economy by 2047

Do NBFCs need a bank licence to grow, or is it overrated now for scale?

As regulations converge and funding widens, NBFCs say the appeal of becoming a bank is fading - but their role in last-mile credit delivery is only getting stronger

10 years of the inflation targeting framework: What lies ahead next?

As RBI reviews its inflation-targeting framework ahead of 2026, former MPC members back the 4% CPI target, saying the model has anchored expectations despite global shocks

Better liquidity key for microfinance sector's recovery: Industry experts

After months of stress, India's microfinance sector is showing early signs of recovery, with industry leaders saying the worst is over as liquidity improves

GIFT City: Powering India's global finance ambitions with new milestones

GIFT City is scaling fast across 35+ segments, topping $100 bn in banking assets and attracting global listings, ratings, fintechs, and funds beyond tax incentives

Foreign banks play a very critical role in nation-building: Experts

Foreign banks in India play to global strengths, channel foreign capital, and dominate FX and cross-border finance, complementing domestic banks in a highly competitive market

When devices think: Intelligent computing firmly comes to fintech

As fintech shifts to devices, AI, IoT, and on-device intelligence are transforming payments, lending, and fraud control, making devices central to the next phase of banking

Zero trust is pervasive, but gaps remain on emerging cybersecurity threats

As AI adoption accelerates, zero-trust security, continuous monitoring, and stronger customer awareness are critical to counter deepfakes, fraud, and evolving cyber threats

Small finance bank label a key hindrance for expansion, say experts

With clearer RBI norms, easing microfinance stress and digital-first models, small finance banks are set for steady growth and deeper reach among underserved customers

Rupee internationalisation aims to reduce business risk: T Rabi Sankar

RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar says rupee internationalisation aims to reduce risk for Indian firms, not replace the dollar, and warns that stablecoins pose macro risks