Banking refers to the system of financial institutions that manage money. It includes accepting deposits, providing loans, and offering financial services. In India, banking plays a crucial role in the economy. It supports trade and investment. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the sector. Banking also facilitates economic growth and stability. It is essential for individual and business financial health.
Persistent conflict in West Asia is creating fresh risks for the Indian economy through higher energy prices, supply chain disruptions, trade flow bottlenecks and possible spillovers in financial...
BSE Index Services has launched the BSE Housing Finance Index to track the performance of companies engaged in the housing finance segment. The new sector-specific index is derived...
India’s trade performance and the gems and jewellery sector came into focus with the release of the latest edition of Trade Watch Quarterly for Q3 of FY26. The...
Tata Motors has rolled out its 10th lakh vehicle, a zero-emission electric bus, from its 600-acre plant in Lucknow. The milestone marks the growth of India’s electric mobility...
LIC of India has launched two new mobile applications, MyLIC for customers and Super Sales Saathi for sales intermediaries, as part of its wider digital transformation drive. The...
India’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in March 2026, with activity slowing to its weakest pace in nearly four years. The decline was linked to higher input costs, weaker...
The Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India has approved the Bank’s budget for financial year 2026–27 and its Medium-Term Strategy Framework, Utkarsh 3.0. The...
India’s statistical system has undergone a major update with the revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The revised estimates were released...
India’s 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair was inaugurated in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from the food processing, hospitality and export sectors. The event is jointly...
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply to a record $725.727 billion in the week ended 13 February, reflecting stronger external buffers and improved financial stability. The increase came...
