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HDFC Bank to sustain FY26 credit growth momentum, cautious on FY27
HDFC Bank plans to sustain FY26 credit growth momentum but avoids FY27 guidance, citing geopolitical risks, while focusing on stable funding metrics and balanced growth
 "HDFC Bank to sustain FY26 credit growth momentum, cautious on FY27")
Bill of contention: Failure highlights lack of consensus-building
Women's quota Bill defeat exposes political mistrust and flaws in linking reservation to delimitation, raising questions over consensus and timing
 "Bill of contention: Failure highlights lack of consensus-building")
Delhi High Court's ruling eases tax uncertainty on share buybacks
Delhi High Court ruling clarifies that share buybacks are not taxable as company income, easing uncertainty in restructuring and capital management
 "Delhi High Court's ruling eases tax uncertainty on share buybacks")
Street signs: Tighter leash for trading excesses, Sebi's speedy reforms
Nifty rebounds after six-week slide as oil cools and FPIs return; Sebi tightens broker norms and rolls out reforms for AIFs, REITs and InvITs
 "Street signs: Tighter leash for trading excesses, Sebi's speedy reforms")
Market euphoria vs geopolitical reality: The fragile peace in West Asia
Markets rally on hopes of peace and lower oil prices, but fragile ground realities in West Asia and Hormuz disruptions suggest optimism may be premature
 "Market euphoria vs geopolitical reality: The fragile peace in West Asia")
Rupee may come under pressure as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The Indian unit closed Friday at 92.93/$ compared to the previous close of 93.20/$, gaining 0.3 per cent
 "Rupee may come under pressure as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues")
Markets may see volatility on Monday as Hormuz tensions escalate again
Indian equities may open lower on Monday as renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions raise concerns over oil prices, global risk sentiment, and the outlook for geopolitical stability
 "Markets may see volatility on Monday as Hormuz tensions escalate again")
Straits and narrows: The high cost of closing global chokepoints
Paying tolls to use the Strait of Hormuz is a dark omen for the future of global trade
 "Straits and narrows: The high cost of closing global chokepoints")
Panel backs prepaid PNG metering, PLI support for smart meter makers
A panel has proposed prepaid smart PNG metering nationwide and suggested PLI support for manufacturers to boost adoption, improve billing efficiency and strengthen CGD finances
 "Panel backs prepaid PNG metering, PLI support for smart meter makers")
Dinesh Trivedi expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh
Pranay Verma, who has been serving as India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, was on Friday appointed as the next ambassador to Belgium and the European Union
 "Dinesh Trivedi expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh")
Lohia Worldspace eyes Delhi market entry, expansion in Moradabad in FY27
Lohia Worldspace plans Delhi entry with a Kirti Nagar high-rise and expands in Moradabad, targeting multiple projects and investments in FY27
 "Lohia Worldspace eyes Delhi market entry, expansion in Moradabad in FY27")
West Asia war: Iran rules out sending negotiating delegation to Pakistan
The report further added that no decision "as long as there is a naval blockade"
 "West Asia war: Iran rules out sending negotiating delegation to Pakistan")
EPFO shifts recruitment to IBPS after NTA exit, eyes annual hiring cycle
Body signs MoU with IBPS for recruitment exams as NTA exits; plans annual hiring cycle to address staffing gaps and streamline processes
 "EPFO shifts recruitment to IBPS after NTA exit, eyes annual hiring cycle")
Google in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two new AI chips: Report
One of the chips is a memory processing unit designed to work with Google's tensor processing unit (TPU), and the other chip is a new TPU built specifically for running AI models, the report said
 "Google in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two new AI chips: Report")
Odisha permits diversion of irrigated land for industries, but with a rider
Odisha allows diversion of irrigated land for industries, mandating firms to create double the lost irrigation capacity under a new compensatory framework
 "Odisha permits diversion of irrigated land for industries, but with a rider")
IPL 2026 points table: Rankings of all 10 teams; top 10 batters and bowlers
SRH's Heinrich Klaasen is leading the Orange Cap leaderboard of IPL 2026 at the moment, while CSK's Anshul Kamboj is leading the top wicket-takers' chart
Manchester City vs Arsenal live streaming: Where to watch PL match today?
Pep Guardiola is dealing with defensive injuries, with Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, and Rúben Dias all sidelined, but is otherwise expected to stick with a winning lineup.
 "Manchester City vs Arsenal live streaming: Where to watch PL match today?")
KKR vs RR HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: Rinku-Anukul shine as KKR beat RR to end six-game winless streak
IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy added an unbeaten 76 runs for the seventh wicket to help KKR chase down the 156-run target vs RR
IPL 2026: PBKS vs LSG Playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming
Both teams will be mindful of making the right strategic decisions, as fine margins could play a crucial role in this closely contested evening fixture in New Chandigarh.
IPL 2026 Today's Match: PBKS vs LSG playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups
Captain Rishabh Pant is likely to return at No. 3 after a minor injury concern and will look to regain form after a quiet season.
