The Reserve Bank of India has announced measures to inject more than $23 billion, or around ₹1.9 lakh crore, into the banking system to ease tightening liquidity conditions. The move comes amid persistent cash shortages driven by foreign exchange interventions, tax outflows and strong credit
The Indian rupee fell to a fresh record low against the US dollar, weakening past previous lows amid strong dollar demand and ongoing selling pressure from foreign investors. The depreciation reflects continued stress in the foreign exchange markets and cautious investor sentiment. Foreign Outflows and Market Impact Sustained foreign portfolio outflows from Indian equities
The Indian rupee weakened to a fresh all-time low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, reflecting intensified risk aversion in global markets and continued capital outflows. The currency has been under pressure in recent sessions, sliding past previous lows as demand for dollars rose and investor sentiment weakened. What Drove the Decline Traders said global […]
ICICI Bank has approved a two-year extension for Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sandeep Bakhshi, deferring succession-related discussions at the country’s second-largest private sector lender. The decision extends his tenure beyond the previously scheduled end, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Board Cites Continuity The bank’s board said the
India’s second-largest private lender ICICI Bank reported a lower-than-expected net profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, as higher provisions for potential loan losses weighed on earnings. The bank’s profit fell compared with the same period last year and did not meet market forecasts. Profit and Financials ICICI Bank’s standalone net profit was reported […]
Yes Bank posted a strong jump in net profit for the third quarter ended December 31, driven mainly by a sharp reduction in provisions for bad loans. The private lender reported a significant year-on-year increase in profit, reflecting improving financial stability after years of stress. Lower Provisions Boost Earnings The profit growth was largely supported […]
The Union Government has finalised the schedule for the presentation of the Union Budget for the upcoming financial year. The Union Budget will be presented in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, while the Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29, setting the stage for detailed discussions on the state of the economy. The Budget […]
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has given in-principle approval for scheduled commercial banks to independently sponsor and manage pension funds under the National Pension System (NPS). This marks a major change in pension fund regulations, as banks were previously limited in their role within the pension investment ecosystem. Under the new
The Union government has opposed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers from the current 18 per cent to 5 per cent to make the devices more affordable amid severe air pollution in the capital region. The government told a vacation bench that […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that low inflation in India is helping to support the country’s global competitiveness and sustain economic momentum. In its latest assessment of economic indicators, the central bank noted that even though headline consumer price inflation edged up slightly in November, it stayed below the lower tolerance limit […]















