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UPI accounts for 85% of payment volumes: RBI's payment system report

RTGS, mainly used for high-value transfers, had largest share of transaction value in H1CY25

Corporate advance growth for large banks robust in Q2 as demand picks up

Pickup driven largely by higher working capital demand

Mithilanchal's rich heritage struggles amid decay and limited employment

Mithilanchal, Bihar's most distinctive region, boasts Maithili culture, Madhubani art and Dhrupad music but suffers from industrial decline, migration and limited economic opportunities

Datanomics: Half of Bihar's MLAs face serious charges ahead of polls

As Bihar heads to the polls, new data from ADR exposes deep-rooted criminalisation across parties - with nearly half of its former MLAs facing serious criminal charges

Hindustan Zinc's margins to see support from firm prices, lower costs

In H1FY26, HZ's revenue was flat Y-o-Y at Rs 16,300 crore, but both operating and net profit increased 3 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 8,300 crore and Rs 4,900 crore, respectively

Luxe breathes easy: Clean air homes are in demand amid rising air pollution

Premiums rise as AQI-assured homes attract eco-conscious buyers

Tax tweak may tilt Infosys buyback in favour of retail, mutual funds

Tech major to repurchase 100 mn shares at Rs 1,800 - 18% above current price

CBDC adoption may take 2-3 years as banks struggle with tech, incentives

CCIL facilitates the settlement of secondary market transactions in government securities and call money market transactions, using the digital rupee

MAAFs: Rebalance if allocation in portfolio has drifted significantly

Continue SIP if the fund has maintained its strategy and performance consistency, and continues to suit your goals

Lo Bir Sendra: Jaipal Singh's memoir speaks of an Adivasi in two worlds

If the text sometimes feels disjointed, it is, perhaps, because Singh was not writing for publication but to remember

New launch pipeline, rental portfolio to boost Oberoi Realty's FY26 growth

The company reported pre-sales of Rs 1,299 crore for the September quarter, which was down 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a higher base last year

New launch pipeline, rental portfolio to boost Oberoi Realty's FY26 growth

The company reported pre-sales of Rs 1,299 crore for the September quarter, which was down 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a higher base last year

MP, Andhra Pradesh show how states can grow by leveraging farm strengths

AP's success story is rooted in its transformation into a globally competitive hub for fisheries, particularly the frozen shrimp industry

The regulatory state's fault lines: India must restore separation of powers

Regulators operate as mini-states within their domains, simultaneously exercising quasi-legislative, executive, and quasi-judicial powers

FSIB invites application for Canara MD & CEO a week after notification

FSIB reopens applications for Canara Bank's top post a week after the Centre allowed private sector professionals to compete for PSU bank MD & CEO positions

Labelling like it is: ORS label ban should spark rethink on other products

ORS is basically a medically formulated mixture of water, glucose, and essential electrolytes such as sodium and potassium

Size Matters: What will it take for India PSBs to break into Global Top 20?

With a rank of 43, the State Bank of India (SBI) is currently the only Indian public sector lender in the latest S&P Global Market Intelligence ranking of the world's 100 largest banks by assets

Foreign interest: Growth prospects draw investment into financial sector

India is not only the fastest-growing large economy in the world, it also has significant untapped potential for formal finance

Ethanol makers slam OMCs' 2025-26 supply tender over allocation policy

While the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (Gema), in a statement issued on Thursday

BNPL: Limit instalments to 10-15% of income and restrict usage to two plans

Those with multiple loans, irregular earnings, or poor repayment habits should avoid this form of quick credit