SRO, self-regulatory organisations

Mint Road positions these entities as the cornerstone of compliance, but will the numerous voices unite the sector or create conflict?

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To prevent fraud, we need better know-your-customer (KYC) processes

One major benefit of becoming a universal bank is that public perception will change

The economy is very strong and on sound footing and we, as banks, typically mirror the economy

More important is customer service, like these days, digital banking, mobile banking, our internet banking, how these are synchronised

With a ₹40 trillion economy in sight, Uttar Pradesh is driving banking growth through rising deposits, credit expansion, financial inclusion and infrastructure-led investment

Uttar Pradesh economy, UP banking sector, Uttar Pradesh GSDP, $1 trillion economy, bank deposits UP, bank credit UP, credit deposit ratio, Jan Dhan Yojana, financial inclusion, digital banking, remittances, Uttar Pradesh infrastructure, Yogi Adityana

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Crop residue, farmer collectives, and biomass industries can unlock fresh incomes, cleaner energy, and stronger agricultural value chains

(From left) UPPCB Chairman Ravindra Pratap Singh; Balrampur Chini Mills Director Praveen Gupta; agriculture expert Chandra Shekhar Singh; Mithlesh Kumar, GM, Bank Of Baroda, Varanasi; Lanka Ramesh, AGM, Canara Bank

Varanasi strengthens its reputation as Purvanchal's economic engine by supporting businesses and cutting red tape

(From left) Purna Borah, vice chairman, Varanasi Development Authority; RK Chaudhury, national VP, Indian Industries Association, Varanasi; Ashok Gupta, CMD, Benaras Beads Limited; Ritesh Singh, DGM, Sidbi

UP Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh described Purvanchal as the cornerstone of India's spiritual and cultural heritage

Daya Shankar Singh, Transport Minister, UP

Long defined by a troubled reputation, the region is scripting a new story through connectivity, industry, logistics, investment, and entrepreneurship

Nitin Agarwal, Excise Minister, UP

Urban realities are evolving and therefore plans cannot remain static... people quickly reconstruct the properties against which action is taken

A crowded avenue in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. The rise in construction activity, both legal and illegal, has made the city more prone to disasters

All set for Japan Open, China Open and the World Badminton Championship, Sindhu tells Anushka Bhardwaj what it means to be playing post-30, and how she never had a plan B

Lunch with BS: PV Sindhu, Badminton player, Olympian

A dedicated Purvanchal Tourism Board could help market the region as a multi-day travel circuit. Excluding Varanasi, many destinations have yet to receive the visibility they deserve

Rajendra Goenka, National Vice-President, All India Federation of Traders, Varanasi; Mithlesh Kumar, General Manager, Bank of Baroda, Varanasi; and Lanka Ramesh, Assistant General Manager, Canara Bank, Varanasi

SBI plans to deepen its presence in Eastern Uttar Pradesh by expanding digital banking, MSME and farm lending, while supporting tourism and ODOP industries

Kumar Anand, Deputy General Manager, State Bank of India

Varanasi's property prices are soaring as VDA rolls out land pooling, new townships and affordable housing projects to support the city's rapid urban expansion

Masterplan of Anand Kashi townhsip in Varanasi’s kallipur being developed by VDA

Masterplan of Anand Kashi townhsip in Varanasi's kallipur being developed by VDA

The corridor drives Varanasi's massive economic growth, but experts call for expanding tourism strategies to uplift the entire Purvanchal region

(From left) Rahul Mehta, Tourism Committee, Indian Industries Association; Rajat Mohan Pathak, Synergy Group, Varanasi; Rajendra Goenka, All India Federation of Vyapar Mandal; Vishwa Bhushan, Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, Varanasi; Giresh Vasudev Ku

UP can achieve rapid industrial growth without compromising the environment by adopting cleaner technologies, AI-led monitoring and sustainable energy, says UPPCB chief

Dr R P Singh, chairman of UP Pollution Control Board

UP is positioning Poorvanchal as a major investment hub through industrial clusters, stronger connectivity, GCC incentives and sector-focused policies, says Deepak Kumar

UP Additional Chief Secretary (Industrial Development) and Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner Deepak Kumar

MNC-backed firms dominate India's top unlisted companies, combining strong growth and financial discipline, though domestic players are gaining ground

Corporate, companies

Companies' R&D spending hit a decadal low in FY25 as most of them prioritised record shareholder payouts over critical technological innovation

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Slowing growth and volatile earnings are pushing India Inc. to diversify aggressively-even as weak R&D spending raises concerns about long-term competitiveness

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While horizontal expansion fuels growth and domestic dominance, these capital-intensive ventures often lack immediate returns, risking resource dilution and a loss of global strategic focus

Indian businesses, Indian companies, conglomerates

A decade of rapid growth gives way to partnerships, governance, and the contours of Fintech 2.0. Raghu Mohan weighs in

financial technology, fintech, online payment

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

(L-R) Aditya Bagree, Head, Markets, India & SA, Citi; Shailendra Jhingan, Head, Treasury & Economic Research, ICICI Bank; and Arup Rakshit, Group Head, Treasury, HDFC Bank (Photos: Kamlesh Pednekar)

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

(L-R) Arif Khan, Chief Innovation Officer, Razorpay; Harsh Gupta, CRO, Cashfree Payments; Sanjay Tripathy, Cofounder & CEO, BriskPe; and Rahul Jain, CFO, NTT Data (Photos: Kamlesh Pednekar)

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

(L-R) Prashant kumar, MD & CEO, Yes Bank; Rajiv Anand, MD & CEO, IndusInd Bank; and KVS Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank (Photos: Kamlesh Pednekar)

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

Ambuj Chandana, managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO), DBS Bank; Virat Diwanji, national head – consumer banking, Federal Bank; Sanjay Mudaliar, executive director, Bank of Baroda; Sachin Seth, regional managing director – India & So

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