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Why Such Fuss About Tata Sons Listing!

Why Such Fuss About Tata Sons Listing!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

In essence, Tata Sons will continue to be a CIC, whether registered or unregistered. It will have to follow the 90:60 principle.
If it qualifies as belonging to the upper layer, public listing will be one of the regulatory requirements. However, if it qualifies as 'unregistered CIC', it will escape from prudential regulation, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Public Sector Banks Face Boardroom Vacancies

Public Sector Banks Face Boardroom Vacancies

Rediff.com6 May 2026

In the draft norms issued last month, the RBI said that the ultimate responsibility for the bank's performance, conduct and control rests with the Board

Bank Of Baroda Employee Arrested For Stealing From RBI Currency Chest

Bank Of Baroda Employee Arrested For Stealing From RBI Currency Chest

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Bank of Baroda employee in Ahmedabad has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 8.7 crore from an RBI currency chest and laundering the money into properties and cryptocurrency.

I-T portal 'largely stable' despite peak load, Infosys penalised for delays

I-T portal 'largely stable' despite peak load, Infosys penalised for delays

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The Indian government has informed the Lok Sabha that the income-tax return (ITR) e-filing portal is functioning in a 'largely stable and efficient manner' despite a significant increase in traffic during the peak filing season. However, it acknowledged transient technical issues and disclosed that contractual penalties have been imposed on Infosys for project delays and service-level agreement failures.

RBI approves Emirates NBD's 74% stake acquisition in RBL Bank

RBI approves Emirates NBD's 74% stake acquisition in RBL Bank

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for UAE-based Emirates NBD (ENBD) PJSC to acquire up to a 74 per cent stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion, marking the largest foreign investment ever in a domestic Indian bank.

'5,200 applications': Ram Temple Trust defers CEO selection by a month

'5,200 applications': Ram Temple Trust defers CEO selection by a month

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday deferred the selection of its first chief executive officer (CEO) by a month after receiving 5,200 applications for the post and decided to appoint a secretary in the interim to meet growing administrative requirements.

RBI poised for record dividend payout, boosting government's fiscal strength

RBI poised for record dividend payout, boosting government's fiscal strength

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is anticipated to make its highest-ever dividend payment to the government this year, providing a significant fiscal boost to address challenges, including those stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Banking system liquidity improves to 4-yr high on back of Gsec maturities

Banking system liquidity improves to 4-yr high on back of Gsec maturities

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Indian banking system's net liquidity surplus has reached a four-year high of Rs 4.57 trillion, driven by maturing government securities, with further maturities expected to push the surplus to around 5 trillion.

RBI raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% on higher fuel pricescosts

RBI raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% on higher fuel pricescosts

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has increased its retail inflation projection for 2026-27 to 5.1 per cent, up from an earlier estimate of 4.6 per cent. This revision is primarily attributed to mounting input costs, driven by the pass-through of higher global energy prices to domestic petrol and diesel rates, which have seen significant increases since May.

Ex-Bank GM Denied Bail in Rs 122 Crore Scam Case

Ex-Bank GM Denied Bail in Rs 122 Crore Scam Case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court has denied bail to Hitesh Mehta, the former General Manager of New India Cooperative Bank, who is accused of orchestrating a Rs 122 crore scam. The court cited the severity of the economic offence and the complexity of the trial as reasons for the denial.

Anil Ambani Aide In CBI Custody Over Rs 9,280 Crore Fraud

Anil Ambani Aide In CBI Custody Over Rs 9,280 Crore Fraud

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, former Managing Director of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, has been remanded in CBI custody in an alleged bank fraud case involving Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL) worth Rs 9,280 crore. The CBI alleges misappropriation of loan funds and violations of RBI guidelines, while Jhunjhunwala's lawyers claim he is a scapegoat.

Why Credit Card Usage Is Booming In India

Why Credit Card Usage Is Booming In India

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Credit card transactions in India have surged over 2.6 times between 2021 and 2025, driven by private sector banks, while debit card usage declines due to growing adoption of UPI and digital wallets, according to an RBI report.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty above 24K

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty above 24K

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by softer-than-expected US inflation data which has reinforced expectations of a less aggressive monetary policy stance from the Federal Reserve, providing relief to global risk assets.

Why Is RBI Buying Billions Of Dollars?

Why Is RBI Buying Billions Of Dollars?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The rupee has been among the The RBI uses the Iran-US peace deal to bolster its forex reserves.

Credit Card Transactions Soar 2.6x, Private Banks Dominate

Credit Card Transactions Soar 2.6x, Private Banks Dominate

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Credit card transactions in India have surged over 2.6 times between 2021 and 2025, reaching 570 crore volumes and Rs 23.2 lakh crore in value, with private sector banks significantly increasing their market share, according to a recent RBI report.

Wholesale Price Inflation Hits 9.68% in May, Driven by Fuel, Food Costs

Wholesale Price Inflation Hits 9.68% in May, Driven by Fuel, Food Costs

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

India's wholesale price index (WPI) inflation surged to 9.68 per cent in May, up from 8.26 per cent in April, primarily due to significant increases in the prices of fuel and power, manufactured goods, and food items.

PSU External Borrowings May Top $15 Billion in FY27 Amid RBI Incentives

PSU External Borrowings May Top $15 Billion in FY27 Amid RBI Incentives

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

State-owned enterprises in India are projected to significantly increase their overseas borrowings, potentially exceeding $15 billion in FY27, driven by the Reserve Bank of India's new concessional forex swap facility which offers a 3 per cent funding-cost advantage.

Governor Review: Oversimple Take On India's Monetary Muddle

Governor Review: Oversimple Take On India's Monetary Muddle

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Governor: Simplistic narrative, questionable historical accuracy, underwhelming production quality, notes Sukanya Verma.

RBI Achieves Near-Perfect Application Processing Rate

RBI Achieves Near-Perfect Application Processing Rate

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it processed 99.9 per cent of applications within the prescribed timeline under its Citizen's Charter in May 2026. The central bank handled 18,763 applications, showcasing efficient processing across various functions.

Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio Team Up to Expand Mobile Banking for Feature Phone Users

Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio Team Up to Expand Mobile Banking for Feature Phone Users

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Bank of Baroda has partnered with Reliance Jio to provide access to its mobile banking application, 'bob World Lite', for users of Jio feature phones, aiming to promote financial inclusion and digital payments.

India's forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion

India's forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 11.413 billion to USD 698.346 billion during the week ending March 20, primarily due to a significant reduction in gold reserves, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Indian Equities End Flat Amid West Asia Uncertainty, RBI Policy Awaited

Indian Equities End Flat Amid West Asia Uncertainty, RBI Policy Awaited

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed almost flat in choppy trade as investors remained cautious due to ongoing uncertainty in West Asia, relentless foreign fund outflows, and anticipation of the RBI's monetary policy decision.

RBI Reassures on HDFC Bank's Financial Health Following Chairman's Exit

RBI Reassures on HDFC Bank's Financial Health Following Chairman's Exit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a statement assuring the public of HDFC Bank's stability and sound financial position following the resignation of its chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, citing ethical concerns.

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 7.052 billion to USD 709.759 billion in the week ending March 13, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decline follows a previous drop and comes after reserves reached an all-time high in February.

RBI Ombudsman Can Award Compensation Of Up To 30 Lakh For Financial Loss

RBI Ombudsman Can Award Compensation Of Up To 30 Lakh For Financial Loss

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

...and 3 lakh for harassment.

RBI's Capital Inflow Measures Ease Long Bond Fears, But Fund Managers Remain Cautious

RBI's Capital Inflow Measures Ease Long Bond Fears, But Fund Managers Remain Cautious

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Despite the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) and the government's recent initiatives to attract foreign capital, which are expected to alleviate pressure on long-duration bonds, most debt fund managers are maintaining a cautious stance, favouring shorter-duration papers due to global uncertainties and potential future rate hikes.

UPI Transactions See Monthly Dip But Annual Growth Remains Robust

UPI Transactions See Monthly Dip But Annual Growth Remains Robust

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions moderated slightly in June from a record high in May, reaching Rs 28.9 lakh crore. Despite a month-on-month decrease in volume, the daily average transactions hit a new high, indicating UPI's strong adoption for low-value payments. The platform also demonstrated significant annual growth and expanding international presence.

West Asia crisis may cost India Rs 2.1 trillion, says BoB

West Asia crisis may cost India Rs 2.1 trillion, says BoB

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Bank of Baroda economists project India's GDP to grow 6.5-6.8 per cent in FY27 but warn that the fiscal deficit could overshoot the budgeted 4.3 per cent target, potentially reaching 4.7-4.8 per cent of GDP due to subsidy overruns, excise duty cuts, and oil marketing company losses.

RBI MPC members flag inflation generalisation risk, maintain neutral stance

RBI MPC members flag inflation generalisation risk, maintain neutral stance

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Most members of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) expressed concerns about inflation becoming generalised and highlighted uncertainties surrounding both inflation and growth prospects due to the West Asia conflict, according to the recently released minutes.

Outbound M&A by Indian firms robust despite West Asia tensions: HSBC's Sharma

Outbound M&A by Indian firms robust despite West Asia tensions: HSBC's Sharma

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian companies' overseas expansion plans are holding strong despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia, driven by structural factors like supply-chain diversification, free trade agreements, and market expansion, according to Ajay Sharma, managing director and head of banking at HSBC India.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Climb in Early Trade

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Climb in Early Trade

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trading, driven by anticipation surrounding the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, despite mixed global cues and significant FII outflows.

India records $7.1 billion current account surplus in Q4 FY26

India records $7.1 billion current account surplus in Q4 FY26

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India achieved a current account surplus of USD 7.1 billion, or 0.7 per cent of GDP, in the January-March quarter of 2025-26, primarily boosted by robust services exports and increased remittances from overseas Indians, according to recent Reserve Bank of India data.

Banks On Alert Over AI Security Risks

Banks On Alert Over AI Security Risks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with bank heads to discuss risks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) following global concerns over Anthropic's Mythos model and its potential threat to financial systems' data security.

RBI Revives Plan for Polymer Banknotes to Boost Durability, Cut Costs

RBI Revives Plan for Polymer Banknotes to Boost Durability, Cut Costs

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to introduce polymer banknotes to address the rising demand for currency, improve durability, and reduce production costs, with a pilot project expected soon.

SBI Chief Setty backs RBI rate pause, urges focus on India's long-term growth story

SBI Chief Setty backs RBI rate pause, urges focus on India's long-term growth story

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty has expressed support for a 'pause' in policy rates by the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee, believing it will help stabilise conditions and support economic growth. He also urged investors to look beyond short-term equity market movements and focus on India's structural transformation, driven by reforms and digital infrastructure.

RBI's forex gains jump 52% in FY26, balance sheet swells

RBI's forex gains jump 52% in FY26, balance sheet swells

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a significant 52 per cent year-on-year increase in gains from foreign exchange transactions, reaching 1.69 trillion in FY26. This surge occurred despite the central bank selling a gross $195 billion in the spot market to manage rupee volatility, which saw a 9.85 per cent depreciation.

RBI likely to maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27, says India Ratings

RBI likely to maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27, says India Ratings

Rediff.com20 May 2026

India Ratings and Research predicts the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will maintain the repo rate at 5.25 per cent throughout FY27, despite potential inflationary pressures from higher fuel prices, with inflation expected to remain within the central bank's tolerance band.

Banks On Alert As AI Model Threatens Data Security

Banks On Alert As AI Model Threatens Data Security

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with bank heads to discuss risks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) following global concerns over Anthropic's Mythos model threatening data security of financial systems.

Why Policyholders Surrender Life Insurance Policies

Why Policyholders Surrender Life Insurance Policies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Understanding a product and assessing its suitability improve the chances of staying invested. Use life insurance mainly to cover risk, not to seek returns.

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.25%, cites West Asia crisis and inflation risks

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.25%, cites West Asia crisis and inflation risks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its key lending rate, the repo rate, unchanged at 5.25 per cent for the second consecutive time, citing concerns over rising energy prices, supply disruptions from the West Asia crisis, and potential inflationary pressures.