Indian Business

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday issued a warning to banks against mis-selling financial products, stressing that such practices now constitute an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and must stop as regulators tighten oversight.Addressing reporters after her customary post-Budget interaction with the RBI Central Board, Sitharaman said banks should return their focus to…

There is an almost tenfold jump in ultra-luxury home sales within two years. (AI image) Gurugram has overtaken Mumbai in the total sales value of luxury homes above the Rs 10 crore category, according to a report by Sotheby’s International Realty in collaboration with CRE Matrix. The Gurguram market has become the country’s fastest growing…

DALLAS: The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational despite an earlier announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that the airport security service was being suspended during the partial government shutdown. ” As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” the…

The sons argued that a plain reading of the Tribunal’s order itself showed that the father had been held not entitled to maintenance. (AI image) In a significant ruling interpreting the scope of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, the Bombay High Court has held that not every dispute between…

IDFC First bank has filed police complaints, informed regulators and statutory auditors, and begun recovery measures. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday reacted to the IDFC First Bank fraud case that came to light over the weekend. “We are watching the development, there is no systemic issue,” RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said.The Rs…

Asian markets inched higher on Monday after the US Supreme Court invalidated a major part of President Donald Trump’s tariff framework, a policy that had shaken the global economy since last year. Hong Kong’s HSI climbed more than 2% or 579 points reaching 26,992 with ecommerce heavyweights Alibaba and JD.com each jumping over three percent….

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Monday on positive global cues following US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump’s tariffs. While Nifty50 was above 25,700, BSE Sensex added over 600 points, rising above 83,300. At 9:21 am, Nifty50 was trading at 25,720.40, up 149…

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Americans could receive a $2,000 payment funded through tariff revenues and the move might not even require congressional approval. Addressing reporters, Trump said strong tariff collections had created sufficient room to consider direct payments to Americans while also helping to reduce the national debt. Responding to whether…

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Max Financial, and Delhivery are stocks recommended for buying by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd for the trading week starting February 23, 2026. Below is a detailed analysis: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Max Financial 1850 2200 18.90% Delhivery 431 580 35% Max…

MUMBAI: The Haryana govt has tightened rules governing the handling of public funds and banking relationships, issuing revised instructions to departments on Feb 18, 2026.In an order issued by the additional chief secretary, the finance department laid down fresh conditions for opening bank accounts, managing deposits and ensuring stricter oversight.Under the new norms, administrative secretaries…