RBI governor releases five-year national financial inclusion strategy
2 Dec 2025 12:40 AM ISTMumbai: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday released a national strategy aimed to deepen financial inclusion over the next five...
No proposal for merger of PSBs at present: Min
2 Dec 2025 12:39 AM ISTNew Delhi: There is presently no proposal on merger or consolidation of state-owned banks before the government, Parliament was informed on Monday. ...
FDI rises 18% to $35.18 bn in April-Sept FY26
2 Dec 2025 12:38 AM ISTNew Delhi: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 18 per cent to $35.18 billion during April-September (H1) FY26, while the inflow from the US...
Govt to divest up to 6% stake in BoM, aims to garner Rs 2,600 crore
2 Dec 2025 12:37 AM ISTNew Delhi: The government has decided to divest up to 6 per cent stake in state-owned Bank of Maharashtra through an Offer for Sale commencing on...
Janakiraman elevated as RBI executive director
2 Dec 2025 12:36 AM ISTMumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced the appointment of Usha Janakiraman as an Executive Director (ED) in the Department of...
10-year-old injured in celebratory firing
2 Dec 2025 12:11 AM ISTGREATER NOIDA: A 10-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a bullet fired during celebratory firing at a wedding procession in Greater Noida,...
James Cameron calls having AI generative actors ‘horrifying’
1 Dec 2025 11:32 PM ISTLos Angeles: Filmmaker James Cameron shared his thoughts on the idea of artificial intelligence replacing humans in films, calling it nothing but...
Markets retreat from lifetime highs, close slightly lower on profit-taking & foreign fund outflows
1 Dec 2025 11:32 PM ISTMumbai: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower after hitting their fresh all-time highs on Monday due to profit-taking at...
Rs falls 8 paise 89.53 against $, hits record low of 89.79 intraday
1 Dec 2025 11:32 PM ISTMumbai: The rupee depreciated 8 paise to close at 89.53 against the US dollar on Monday, fuelled by strong market demand for the American currency. ...
Govt blocks 87 illegal loan lending applications after following due process
1 Dec 2025 11:31 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government on Monday said a total of 87 illegal loan lending applications have been blocked after following the due process. “Ministry...
Govt simplifies approval process for coal, lignite blocks’ exploration
1 Dec 2025 11:31 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Coal Ministry has revised and simplified the approval process for exploration programmes and geological reports related to coal and...
Gold surges Rs 3,040 to Rs 1.33 lakh per 10 grams amid strong global cues
1 Dec 2025 11:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: Gold prices surged by Rs 3,040 to Rs 1,33,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, tracking strong global trends and a weak US...
