Tarun Chugh, CEO of Bajaj Life Insurance, leads as India’s top-paid life insurer executive in FY26 amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and a sector-wide shift towards performance metrics emphasising customer experience and service quality. Tarun Chugh remained the best-paid chief executive…
Equitas Small Finance Bank plans to increase advances from ₹45,000 crore to ₹1.2 trillion over five years, with management considering a potential move to universal banking, subject to regulatory approval and strategic readiness. Equitas Small Finance Bank is aiming to…
India is launching Semicon 2.0, a comprehensive ₹1.275 trillion initiative aimed at establishing a full semiconductor supply chain domestically, attracting global companies and reducing reliance on China. India is preparing a second, broader push into semiconductors, with the government backing…
Bank certificates of deposit have surpassed government securities as the largest component in Indian debt mutual fund portfolios, driven by recent tax reforms that have reshaped investor preferences and fund management strategies. Bank certificates of deposit have overtaken government securities…
India has begun easing some investment restrictions on Chinese firms, signalling a tentative shift towards economic engagement despite ongoing political tensions, according to recent policy adjustments and commentary. India’s economic relationship with China is showing tentative signs of thaw, even…
The Indian branded residences market is evolving beyond brand names to emphasise strategic site choice, operational models, and post-handover planning, as the sector prepares for the second Branded Residences Summit in Mumbai. India’s branded residences market is moving beyond the…
As financial activities shift increasingly online, consumers must navigate new privacy challenges, security risks, and volatile digital assets, emphasising the importance of vigilance and informed habits in managing money digitally. As more people manage money through apps and websites, the…
Foreign banks’ increased demand for FCNR(B) deposits through RBI’s swap facility has driven a surge into 3- to 5-year government securities, lowering yields and widening the gap with 10-year bonds amidst evolving regulatory support. Foreign banks in India are directing…
India’s civil aviation ministry has clarified that there is no government policy preventing major airport operators from owning or running airlines, amidst recent reports suggesting potential rule changes to boost competition and market dynamics. India’s civil aviation ministry has said…
India’s government claims a drop in youth unemployment to 9.9% in 2025, driven by a range of employment initiatives, despite varying data sources highlighting a complex labour market landscape. India’s government told parliament on Monday that unemployment among people aged…
