Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India needs large, world-class banks to support its expanding economy, adding that the government is in talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and lenders to build scale and strengthen the sector.Speaking at the 12th SBI Banking and Economics Conclave 2025, Sitharaman urged banks to deepen and…
The company’s Rs 6,632 crore initial public offering is scheduled to close on Friday. (AI image) Groww IPO: Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent organisation of Groww stock broking firm, saw its initial public offering (IPO) being fully subscribed on Thursday, the second day of its share sale.According to National Stock Exchange data, the IPO attracted…
File photo: JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon (Picture credit: AP) JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon has said the bank’s workforce is likely to remain steady or even grow as artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in its operations. His comments counter the widespread concern that automation will cause massive…
MUMBAI: Mahindra & Mahindra has sold its entire 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 678 crore, booking a 62.5% gain on its treasury investment made in Jul 2023 for Rs 417 crore. The sale comes weeks before Emirates NBD launches an open offer on Dec 12 to buy shares from public investors at Rs…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has denied applications from Chinasat and Hong Kong-based operators ApStar and AsiaSat. (AI image) India has started the process of restricting satellite usage linked to Chinese entities for domestic broadcasters and teleporters, as part of its strategy to strengthen security measures against its northern neighbour during…
MCX Gold has shown signs of exhaustion after its recent rally and appears to have some room for a corrective move on the downside. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are showing signs of exhaustion, and traders should adopt a cautious approach, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama…
Market experts indicate that the short-term market trajectory will be influenced by second-quarter financial results and global economic indicators. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While Nifty50 went above 25,650, BSE Sensex was up over 300 points. At 9:20 AM, Nifty50 was…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of America’s busiest markets from Friday, an unprecedented move to ensure flight safety as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic controllers. The announcement, made Wednesday, could affect thousands of flights daily, as the FAA manages more than 44,000 aircraft movements each…
Trump employed the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement tariffs on virtually all US trading partners. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, that have shaken the world economy, are facing their final test with the Supreme Court hearing cases that question the measure’s legality.Trump has sought the Supreme Court’s support to…
Mumbai: A State Bank of India research report has called for a long-term national gold policy that defines gold’s role, as money or as a commodity, and aligns it with broader financial reforms. The report said such a framework should link to India’s plans for capital account convertibility and encourage investment through the monetisation of…
