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Rate cuts may impact margins by up to 5-10 bps: PNB MD Ashok Chandra

PNB expects to recover over ₹400 crore from MTNL and up to ₹500 crore through NPA sales this quarter, as the bank sharpens its focus on asset recovery and balance-sheet strength

IND vs NZ: Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20Is, no replacement named

Tilak Varma will miss the matches scheduled for January 21, 23 and 25 after undergoing surgery for testicular torsion in Rajkot on Wednesday, confirms BCCI

Reliance Industries says it may buy Venezuelan oil, awaiting clarity

The statement comes amid evolving global discussions on energy trade involving Venezuela, as refiners assess supply options based on regulatory approvals and international sanctions frameworks

FY27 fiscal deficit likely to overshoot target to touch 4.6%: BMI

BMI said that the fresh spending needs would not necessarily entail greater public deficits if the government could generate more revenue

Expenditure review: Development needs a wider role of state govts

As the Centre reviews hundreds of schemes, the push to rationalise spending could reshape fiscal federalism, ease pressure on states, and improve the efficiency of public expenditure

Govt proposes cutting timeline for companies to operationalise mines

Government proposes cutting the timeline to operationalise newly auctioned mines to two years, drawing concern from the mining industry over approval delays

Life insurance mis-selling: Review benefit illustration, premium table

Beware of comparisons with FDs, and demand that all promises be put down in writing

Bata India board approves VRS for workers at Hosur manufacturing unit

Bata India has been consolidating its manufacturing footprint over the years amid cost pressures and changing market dynamics

CIC issues notice to CGHS official, fines DJB officer over RTI lapses

The commission also directed CGHS to revisit several queries and provide records after invoking the severability clause under Section 10 of the RTI Act

Enforcement, not rule-making, is the real financial sector reform

In the financial sector, replacing existing regulations with new ones often adds costs without improving outcome

The Netflix effect: Ten years of streaming spotlight India's storytelling

From House of Cards to Indian stories going global, Netflix's decade in India marks how streaming reshaped entertainment, redrew media power, and changed what the world watches

Three key trends that will shape India's energy trajectory in 2026

India's energy sector in 2026 will be influenced by shifts in crude oil sourcing, the rising share of clean energy and the growing role of private capital in renewables, nuclear power and distribution

BHEL bags BCGCL contract for coal gasification, syngas units in Odisha

Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) is a joint venture company of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Coal India Ltd (CIL)

Lunatic fringe protests won't define JNU: Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit

Pandit said that "some slogans were raised two days ago," but the university "bounced back within 24 hours"

Ronnie Screwvala's UpGrad walks away from talks to acquire Unacademy

Deal discussions collapsed over valuation differences, ending one of India's most closely watched edtech negotiations

Execution-driven margin gains support BHEL despite policy overhang

Policy overhang limits near-term stock performance

ASEAN-India trade pact under review to expand market access: Envoy

India's Ambassador to ASEAN Srinivas Gotru said the Department of Commerce is leading the discussions to modernise the pact and "expressed hope" that the review would conclude at the earliest

Gill to Iyer: Players who could replace Tilak in India T20 World Cup squad

While Tilak Verma is expected to miss the first two T20I matches, there are growing concerns that he may miss the entire series.

RBI proposes 3-year break for co-op banks' directors after 10 yrs on board

Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act has prescribed a ceiling on the continuous tenure of directors on both state and central co-operative banks and urban co-operative banks, raising it from 8 to 10 yrs

PIB clears ₹26,070 crore investment for 1,720 MW hydro project in Arunachal

The completion cost of the project is estimated at ₹26,069.50 crore, including IDC and financing charges of ₹4,815.64 crore