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Stocks, mutual funds gaining fast as savers shift allegiance from banks
Share of household savings in these instruments has doubled over the past year
 "Stocks, mutual funds gaining fast as savers shift allegiance from banks")
Income tax compliance: Gains and gaps amid high share of nil returns
TDS, compliance rules and policy shifts have reshaped filing patterns, but rising nil returns and stagnant tax-paying filings point to gaps that need closer scrutiny
 "Income tax compliance: Gains and gaps amid high share of nil returns")
Telcos seek DPDP-telecom rules syncing; COAI to submit proposals to Meity
The ministry notified the rules on November 14, bringing into effect the law
 "Telcos seek DPDP-telecom rules syncing; COAI to submit proposals to Meity")
Netbanking switch to provide better visibility into transactions: NBBL CEO
NBBL's Banking Connect aims to streamline netbanking by standardising bank-aggregator ties, giving regulators better visibility and improving settlement, success rates and grievance management
 "Netbanking switch to provide better visibility into transactions: NBBL CEO")
Banking on a bargain: Sandesara settlement raises important questions
The brothers, who had managed to abscond on the Albanian passport in 2017 and were running an oil and gas business in Nigeria, had a long list of cases against them
 "Banking on a bargain: Sandesara settlement raises important questions")
Bandhan Bank to sell unsecured NPAs worth nearly ₹7,000 crore to ARCs
According to sources, the bank may consider selling more such loan pools if the current portfolios receive strong interest from ARCs
 "Bandhan Bank to sell unsecured NPAs worth nearly ₹7,000 crore to ARCs")
Policy framework: Sustained improvement will boost economic confidence
In the context of fiscal management, the IMF noted that with a revision in the gross domestic product base in 2026, India should revisit debt targets to make them more ambitious
 "Policy framework: Sustained improvement will boost economic confidence")
Lower credit costs may drive more gains for SBI Cards and Payment Services
SBI Cards is expected to benefit from easing credit costs and improving asset quality, with rising spends and better portfolio performance likely to support stronger growth ahead
 "Lower credit costs may drive more gains for SBI Cards and Payment Services")
CDSCO committee considers avoiding high-risk solvents in kids' oral drugs
Move follows reports of deaths from contaminated cough syrups in Chhindwara
 "CDSCO committee considers avoiding high-risk solvents in kids' oral drugs")
Bitcoin price correction: Stay calm and avoid locking in losses on exits
New investors entering now should be cognisant of high volatility, regulatory risks and cybersecurity threats
 "Bitcoin price correction: Stay calm and avoid locking in losses on exits")
Margin expansion likely to drive earnings upgrades for Tech Mahindra
Antique Stock Broking has maintained a hold rating, given that a sustained improvement in large-deal wins is key to delivering FY27 growth acceleration
 "Margin expansion likely to drive earnings upgrades for Tech Mahindra")
Margin expansion likely to drive earnings upgrades for Tech Mahindra
Antique Stock Broking has maintained a hold rating, given that a sustained improvement in large-deal wins is key to delivering FY27 growth acceleration
 "Margin expansion likely to drive earnings upgrades for Tech Mahindra")
Civil-military fusion, reorganisation of some DPSUs needed: Defence Secy
Defence Secretary urges credible private firms and DPSUs to join hands to compete for projects and developing platforms
 "Civil-military fusion, reorganisation of some DPSUs needed: Defence Secy")
Decathlon India eyes 10-city qcom push, aims to double market share by 2030
Decathlon India is set to scale its Q-com offering to 10 more cities after successful pilots, while expanding large experience-led stores and targeting a doubling of its market share
 "Decathlon India eyes 10-city qcom push, aims to double market share by 2030")
India builds the arsenal, others fire first
Howitzers and rifles made in Pune and Bengaluru march overseas while India's own soldiers wait in line
 "India builds the arsenal, others fire first")
Army to become 'future-ready' with three-phase transformation plan: COAS
COAS says initiative is aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision and will culminate in 2047
 "Army to become 'future-ready' with three-phase transformation plan: COAS")
Revenue per employee won't rise immediately despite AI intervention: Banga
Nitesh Banga discusses the company's growth plans and why measuring revenue per employee as an indicator of organisational efficiency is still some time away
 "Revenue per employee won't rise immediately despite AI intervention: Banga")
NITI panel working on reforms aimed at delicensing, easing tough biz norms
The larger idea is to improve ease of doing business and improve investor sentiment, amid ongoing global uncertainties
Rajasthan ensuring availability of fertilisers in every block: Agri min
"We are also working with utmost vigilance throughout the state to prevent black marketing and hoarding of fertilisers," Meena said
 "Rajasthan ensuring availability of fertilisers in every block: Agri min")
HDFC Capital, Hero Realty set up ₹1K cr platform for mid-income housing
HDFC Capital has tied up with Hero Realty to build a Rs 1,000 crore mid-income housing platform aimed at accelerating development across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities
 "HDFC Capital, Hero Realty set up ₹1K cr platform for mid-income housing")