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New Delhi: The Madras High Court has agreed with the State Bank of India (SBI) after it cancelled a job offer to a candidate because of his poor credit history. The court said that good financial discipline is very important for people working in banks, as they handle public money. A candidate had successfully passed all the stages for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO) at SBI. He cleared the written exam, interview, and medical checks. However, before joining, the bank checked his CIBIL credit report and found that he had a poor credit history, including several loan and credit card payment issues, as well as more than ten credit enquiries. Because of this, SBI decided to cancel his appointment. The candidate argued that he had no outstanding dues when the job notification was published. He felt the cancellation was unfair and claimed that other people with similar credit problems were allowed to join the bank. He also said that he was being discriminated against. SBI explained that, according to its recruitment rules (specifically Clause 1(E)), candidates with poor credit history or defaults in loan or credit card payments are not eligible for the job. The bank pointed out that the candidate's CIBIL report showed several financial irregularities and that he did not fully disclose his credit problems during the application process. Justice N Mala, who heard the case, said the bank was right to be careful. She explained that bank employees must have good financial discipline because they are responsible for handling the public's money. The judge stated, "A person with poor or no financial discipline cannot be trusted with public money." The court also rejected the candidate's claim of discrimination, saying that only those who met all the eligibility criteria were given jobs. The court found no reason to overturn SBI's decision and dismissed the candidate's petition. The ruling makes it clear that banks can set strict standards for financial discipline among their employees, and that candidates must meet all eligibility requirements -- including having a good credit history -- to be considered for such jobs.
Oppo recently announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, in India. Starting today, both handsets are available for purchase via online and offline platforms. In addition to this, Oppo is also offering additional bank discounts, easy no-cost EMI options and other benefits on the purchase. Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro: Price and availability Oppo Find X8 is available in two variants. The 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 69,999, and the 16GB + 512GB variant costs Rs 79,999. The Oppo Find X8 Pro, on the other hand, is available in a single 16GB + 512GB variant and it ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Xiaomi has officially expanded its popular Note 15 lineup with the launch of the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G today, April 2. Positioning the "Special Edition" (SE) as a blend of premium aesthetics and mid-range performance, the company has targeted a competitive price point under INR 20,000. The device stands out with its "Crimson Reserve" vegan leather finish and a high-capacity 5,520mAh battery, aiming to capture the budget-conscious yet style-focused consumer segment. Xiaomi has leveraged its long-standing partnership with major e-commerce platforms to ensure wide availability ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
New Delhi: Non-banking financial company Tata Capital is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 6, with people familiar with the matter pegging the issue size at an estimated USD 2 billion (Rs 17,200 crore)."The bid/offer opens on Monday, October 6, 2025, and closes on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The anchor investor bidding date shall be Friday, October 3, 2025," according to a disclosure made to the stock exchanges. The company is eyeing a valuation of around USD 18 billion, the people cited above said.The proposed IPO of 47.58 crore shares comprises a fresh issue of 21 c ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
New Delhi: When you apply for a credit card, you usually check things like the features, rewards, and which bank is giving you the card. But did you know that there's a situation where the bank really doesn't matter much? It sounds odd, but it's true -- this happens with RuPay credit cards! RuPay cards, made by NPCI, can be connected to UPI. Once you link your RuPay credit card to UPI, you can make payments through UPI just like you would from your bank. The main difference? Instead of the money coming straight out of your account, the payment is charged to your credit card. Then, at the end ...Read More >
Chennai: After facing widespread criticism over the mandatory CIBIL verification for crop loans, the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Department has introduced another controversial requirement for farmers seeking credit through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS). According to a recent directive, farmers must now obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a nationalised bank to be eligible for loans under the cooperative system. The new instruction, issued through a departmental circular, mandates that farmers secure a NOC from the branch manager of a nationalised bank located in thei ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's new approach to treat any act of terror as an act of war has added a new dimension to the Navy's operational outlook after the conduct of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said Friday."We must be prepared for this new normal," the Navy chief said at an investiture ceremony here. Over 35 Indian warships and submarines led by aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, with its MiG-29K fighters, were forward deployed in a dissuasive deterrent posture against Pakistan in the northern Arabian Sea last month."Our ships, submarines and aircraft were operationally rea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Beginning July 1, several key financial regulations will come into effect across India, impacting individual taxpayers, railway passengers, and customers of major banks including SBI, HDFC, and ICICI. These changes include mandatory Aadhaar linkage for specific services, an extension of the income tax return (ITR) deadline, and revised charges on credit card and banking services. ...Read More >
Pune: Passengers on board a Goa to Pune SpiceJet flight (SG-1080) had a scare on Tuesday evening when a window panel was found dislodged while the plane was mid-air.The airline played down the incident, saying the window part that had come off was "a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade".But a person on board the plane -- a Bombardier Q400 -- told TOI the incident triggered anxiety among the passengers. "Two to three layers of the window panel just came off," said Aatish Mishra, the passenger."There was no depressurization, but this shouldn't have happ ...Read More >
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Business Wire India * Credit Conference 2025 designed to drive growth, financial inclusion, and ease of doing business in India * Leaders from banking, FinTech, and policy convened to discuss data-driven credit inclusion and the path to a credit-ready India * Expanding creditworthiness to support India's financial goals under the Bharat@2047 vision was a key theme As India's credit growth reaches new segments and geographies, the focus is shifting towards enabling access to financial services supported by data-driven insights, transparency, and informed risk manage ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15: Flipkart, India homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has officially announced the dates for its blockbuster annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, starting 23rd September, with 24 hour early access for Flipkart Black and Plus members beginning on 22nd September. With Early Bird Deals, customers can shop for their favorite products at The Big Billion Days Sale prices before it officially begins and can access deals across mobiles, electronics, fashion, appliances, and more. Flipkart aims to transform the festive season into a nation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Non-banking financial company Tata Capital has set the price band for its much-awaited Rs 15,512 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) at Rs 310-326 per share, making it the largest issue of the year. At the top end of the band, the non-banking financial company commands a valuation of about Rs 1.38 lakh crore. The maiden public offering will open for subscription on October 6 and close on October 8, with the anchor book bidding scheduled for October 3, according to a public announcement. The IPO, comprising a total of 47.58 crore shares, includes a fresh issue of 21 c ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Early-stage delinquencies in micro-loans against property (micro-LAP) and micro-housing loans have been rising year-on-year, TransUnion CIBIL cautioned in its December 2025 Credit Market Report. The credit bureau also noted that lenders are increasingly prioritising borrowers with credit scores above 750 and a mature credit history. According to the report, delinquency levels in the micro-LAP segment rose by 45 basis points (bps) year-on-year to 3.3% as of September 2025. Early delinquencies-measured as loans 90 days or more past due within 12 months on book-increased by 29 bps YoY to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of July is going to start after a few hours, which will prove to be very important for common people as well as special people. Many big changes are going to be implemented across the country from July 1, 2025. The effect of the new rules will be seen from credit card users to LPG users. Apart from this, it will also affect the railway passengers. Users using credit cards of banks like HDFC Bank, SBI are expected to get a big shock. The new order of CBDT for PAN card application will come into effect from the first date. Before the new month starts, you can learn about fi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: RBI has mooted a unique, secure borrower identifier to avoid duplication and misreporting of data with credit bureaus, and to improve loan access for borrowers."Credit information companies rely on credit institutions to provide accurate and validated IDs. Without this, duplication and misreporting remain risks. We must move towards a unique borrower identifier, which is secure, verifiable, and consistent across the system," RBI deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao said in his keynote address at the 25th anniversary of TransUnion Cibil. He stressed the importance of better data practices fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: First-time borrowers without a CIBIL score should not face outright rejection of loan applications, the government clarified in Parliament. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha during the monsoon session that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not prescribed any minimum credit score requirement for loan approval. RBI has advised banks and financial institutions not to reject applications solely due to lack of credit history. This enables new borrowers -- whether seeking education, housing, personal, or business loans -- to be assessed on other par ...Read More >
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has expressed grief over the tragic fire accident that occurred at the Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district that killed 12 people. The Governor paid condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Also Read | Rules Changing From July 1, 2025: From LPG Cylinder Prices and Railway Fares to Aadhaar-PAN Link, Check Key Rule Changes Taking Place Next Month. The Governor spoke to the Labour, Employment Training and Factories (LETF) ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4: As India's credit growth reaches new segments and geographies, the focus is shifting towards enabling access to financial services supported by data-driven insights, transparency, and informed risk management. This transformation, along with collaborating to extend financial inclusion in India, saw industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators convene at the TransUnion CIBIL Credit Conference 2025 to explore how data, trust, and collaboration in the financial ecosystem are reshaping the way India lends, borrows, and builds resilience. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, once distant cousins, are coming together to challenge the Maharashtra government's choice to implement Hindi as a compulsory language for Classes 1 to 5 according to the National Education Policy (NEP). They perceive this action as an infringement on local identity and language variety. Uddhav's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are set to conduct a unified protest march on July 5, representing their first joint endeavour in twenty years. Sanjay Raut, spokesperson for Shiv Sena (UBT), affirmed the collective position through a post o ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has upheld an order of State Bank of India (SBI) denying a job to a successful candidate on the grounds of financial indiscipline and poor CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau India Limited) score. Justice N Mala recently dismissed the petition filed by the aggrieved candidate, P Karthikeyan, who was appointed to the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO) in 2021, but the appointment order was shortly cancelled. The judge observed the bank took a "prudent decision" that the candidates with history of default of repayment of loans and adverse CIBIL and other external ag ...Read More >
Setty said the lender needs to get the 'collections piece right' on the small value loans before rolling out other products on the UPI State Bank of India's (SBI's) chairman CS Setty on October 8 said that the lender is working on the simplification of Know Your Customer (KYC) and re-KYC and will engage with the regulators and the government. "We are working on that, the simplification of KYC processes. Even if it means that we need to engage with the regulators and the government, we are takin ...Read More >
The Bengaluru-based EV maker is also offering festive discounts on Simple One Gen 1.5 and OneS models through e-commerce platforms. Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy on Thursday announced partnerships with Amazon India and Flipkart to make its flagship electric scooters available for purchase through the two leading e-commerce platforms. The move aims to offer a seamless, digital-first buying experience, enabling customers to browse, book, and receive doorstep delivery of their sco ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 30 (PTI) In a crackdown against autorickshaws overcharging and plying illegally, Karnataka transport department authorities on Monday registered 260 cases and seized 98 vehicles. The action came days after state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy directed the transport commissioner to take strict action against app-based and other autorickshaws in Bengaluru that charge fares above the government-fixed rates, calling the practice a "daylight robbery". In a letter dated June 28, the minister said the permits of such autorickshaws should be cancelled and cases registered against ...Read More >
New Delhi: SBI Credit Card users, take note! The State Bank of India (SBI) is rolling out significant changes to its credit card rules starting July 15, 2025. These updates will affect how minimum payments are calculated and how payments are adjusted. Additionally, some key complimentary benefits, including insurance, will be withdrawn from select cards. Until now, many credit card users avoided late fees by paying only the minimum amount due. However, SBI is set to change how this amount is calculated. Starting July 15, the minimum payment due will include GST, EMIs, fees, other charges, and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11: A business loan can help fund daily operations, growth plans, or asset purchases for new or established businesses. Lenders assess eligibility based on business age, credit score, financials, and documentation. Strong credit history, stable income, and proper documentation increase your chances of loan approval. Understanding these requirements helps you prepare effectively for a business loan and avoid rejections. This article explains the key criteria Indian lenders use to evaluate business loan applicants. Also Read | Paris Haute Couture Week 2025; Iris Van Herp ...Read More >