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Bangalore, India - - Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, announced a strategic collaboration with Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, to develop and deliver advanced enterprise AI solutions. The initial focus will be on telecommunications, with plans to expand into financial services, manufacturing, and software development. The partnership, revealed today, centers on integrating Anthropic's Claude models - including Claude Code - with Infosys Topaz AI offerin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone and co-investors have entered into definitive agreements to invest in Neysa, enabling a USD 1.2 billion capital raise to build what the company aims to be India's leading AI infrastructure platform. Blackstone and co-investors have committed equity capital of up to USD 600 million, based on which Neysa intends to secure an additional USD 600 million in debt financing, subject to documentation, the Indian AI firm said in a statement. The ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the European Union announced Tuesday the "mother of all deals", a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations. EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leading economies, the United States and China. The agreement will cut or eliminate tariffs on almost 97 percent of European exports, saving up to 4 billion euros ($4.75 billion) annually in dutie ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked all insurance companies to adopt special 1600-series telephone numbers by February 15, to help protect consumers from fraud calls. All entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India must use the designated numbering series for customer service and transaction-related calls, Trai said in a direction issued on Tuesday. The deadline was set in consultation with the insurance regulator. The 1600 s ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked all insurance companies to adopt special 1600-series telephone numbers by February 15, to help protect consumers from fraud calls. All entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India must use the designated numbering series for customer service and transaction-related calls, Trai said in a direction issued on Tuesday. The deadline was set in consultation with the insurance regulator. The 1600 s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has mandated that entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) should adopt, by February 15, 2026, the '1600' series numbers for making service and transactional calls to consumers. The Trai said that the direction has been issued with the objective of enhancing consumer trust, curbing spam, and preventing fraudulent activities perpetrated through voice calls. "The series will ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Japanese investment bank Mizuho Securities on Wednesday said it is acquiring over 60 per cent stake in Avendus Capital from US-based investment firm KKR. Mizuho Securities, an arm of Mizuho Financial Group, aims to further strengthen its business foundation in India's rapidly developing and maturing capital markets. In a statement, Mizuho Securities said it has entered into an "agreement with the majority shareholder of Avendus Capital Private Limited to acquire over 60 ...Read More >
India's real estate sector is poised for robust growth in 2026, driven by strong domestic consumption and sustained investor confidence. The market is expanding across commercial, residential, and industrial segments, with alternative asset classes like data centers and co-living attracting significant institutional interest. Evolving workplace strategies and infrastructure development are key growth drivers. India's real estate sector is set to enter 2026 with renewed momentum, supported by re ...Read More >
Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India has approved HDFC Bank to acquire and hold an aggregate stake of up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank, within the regulatory framework governing significant shareholding in banks. The approval, dated Dec 15, 2025, was disclosed by IndusInd Bank in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.HDFC Bank clarified that it does not intend to invest directly in IndusInd Bank. "As mentioned in the stock exchange intimation, approval from RBI for increasing the investment in IndusInd Bank from 5 ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Dec 16: The benchmark Sensex tumbled 533.50 points to settle at 84,679.86 on Tuesday, while the Nifty fell 167.20 points to a week's low of 25,860.10, as foreign fund outflows, a weak rupee, and sluggish global markets dampened investor sentiment. Axis Bank led the losses among Sensex constituents, dropping 5.03%, followed by Eternal, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, and Bajaj Finance. In contrast, Titan, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Asian Paints were am ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India has approved HDFC Bank to acquire and hold an aggregate stake of up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank, within the regulatory framework governing significant shareholding in banks. The approval, dated Dec 15, 2025, has been disclosed by IndusInd Bank in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.According to sources the approval is primarily to facilitate portfolio investments by HDFC's group companies, primarily its mutual fund and insurance arms. Market participants view the holdin ...Read More >
New Delhi: A bill seeking to raise Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's insurance sector to 100 percent was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, sparking protests from opposition parties. The bill, titled Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025, aims to amend the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDAI Act, 1999. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has always focused on providing insurance for common people, including marginal sec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) A bill seeking to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent was on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha amid strong protest from the Opposition. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025, seeks to amend Insurance Act, 1938, Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, as per the bill circulated to members of Parliament. Introducing the bill, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ...Read More >
Synopsis: India's largest private bank is in focus today after RBI approved its group entities to together hold a maximum 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. This move is due to a regulatory requirement; let us see what more about this approval and what it stands for. This company, which is an Indian banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai. And India's largest private sector bank by assets and one of the world's largest bank by market capitalisation is in focus after RBI approve ...Read More >
MUMBAI : Even amid a broader market sell-off, which saw foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pull a net ₹3,765 crore from Indian equities in November, one sector stood out: telecommunications. The outflow came after FPIs turned net buyers in October, snapping a three-month selling streak. Yet, in a striking display of selective buying, FPIs channelled ₹14,326 crore into telecom stocks alone -- their strongest monthly inflow since April 2022, according to the latest data from National Securities D ...Read More >
-- Jordan-India Business Forum to be held on Tuesday -- Two countries are linked by several bilateral agreements, MoUs AMMAN -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan underscores the strength of bilateral relations and the Kingdom's expanding international standing, grounded in a foreign policy based on trust, cooperation and mutual respect under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, the Indian Embassy in Amman said. The visit highlights the close ties between Jordan and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Large-cap stocks in India are likely to outperform in the medium term, supported by stronger balance sheets and higher institutional ownership, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. By definition, the top 100 companies listed on stock exchanges by market capitalisation are classified as large-cap companies. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, December 15, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Large-cap stocks in India are likely to outperform in the medium term, supported by stronger balance sheets and higher institutional ownership, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. By definition, the top 100 companies listed on stock exchanges by market capitalisation are classified as large-cap companies. The combination of rising financialisation, expanding equity ownership and stronger corporate profitability is creating a mult ...Read More >
New Delhi, [India] December 14 (ANI): India is entering a decisive phase of economic expansion that could redefine wealth creation over the next two decades, according to the 30th Wealth Creation Study by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Drawing inspiration from the past 17 years, during which India's economy expanded fourfold from USD 1 trillion in 2008 to USD 4 trillion in 2025, the study envisions a similar quadrupling of GDP to USD 16 trillion over the next 17 years, from 2025 to 2042. Al ...Read More >
New Delhi, [India] December 14 (ANI): India is entering a decisive phase of economic expansion that could redefine wealth creation over the next two decades, according to the 30th Wealth Creation Study by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Drawing inspiration from the past 17 years, during which India's economy expanded fourfold from USD 1 trillion in 2008 to USD 4 trillion in 2025, the study envisions a similar quadrupling of GDP to USD 16 trillion over the next 17 years, from 2025 to 2042. Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) Home, auto and other loans are likely to cost less as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months and vowed to provide Rs 1 lakh crore liquidity boost to banking sector to support a "goldilocks" economy in the face of high US tariffs. The six-member monetary policy committee, led by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, voted unanimously to lower the repurchase or repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent and retaine ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has completed 10 rounds of Pre-Budget Consultations in New Delhi as part of the preparations for the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27. The meetings, held over the past days, brought together representatives and experts from key sectors of the economy -- from agriculture and MSMEs to capital markets, manufacturing, services, and technology. Each consultation was attended by Union Minister o ...Read More >
For the first time, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) held a separate meeting with startup founders and representatives as part of her pre-Budget consultations. "Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman chairs the fifth Pre-Budget consultation with the stakeholders from the startups ecosystem in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi, today," the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday on its social medi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 17: PayU, India's leading diversified fintech platform, has received integrated authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator across online, offline (physical) and cross-border transactions, including both Inward and Outward, under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act. This approval enables PayU to offer secure, compliant, and seamless payment acceptance, settlement and cross-border solutions for merchants acr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 2.699 billion in the week that ended November 7 to USD 687.034 billion, driven by a slump in both foreign currency assets and gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed. Over the past month, the forex kitty has been in a downtrend, except for one week. Still, the country's foreign exchange (forex) kitty is hovering close to its all-time high of USD 704.89 b ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has sought Germany's support for the vision to develop Hyderabad as a global innovation hub. Telangana seeks a strong partnership with Germany in key investment areas, including IT, pharma, and automobiles, he said when a delegation led by German Consul General Michael Hasper called on him here on Tuesday. The German delegation informed the Chief Minister that Deutsche Börse, a leading global financial services company ...Read More >
As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the bank will provide competitive dealer finance options to the medium and heavy commercial vehicle company dealers, it said in a statement. Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Monday said it has inked a pact with Punjab National Bank for dealer finance. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the bank will provide competitive dealer finance options to the medium and heavy commercial vehicle company dealers, it said in a statement. The ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 3 (UNI) CV makers Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) for dealer financing. Under this partnership, the Bank will provide competitive dealer finance options to the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (MHCV) dealers of Ashok Leyland. The MoU was signed by K. M. Balaji, Chief Financial Officer, Ashok Leyland, and Amitabh Rai, General Manager, PNB in the presence of senior officials from b ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Emkay Global Financial Services on Friday posted a net profit of just Rs 0.45 crore in the September quarter (Q2 FY26), compared with Rs 25.90 crore in the same period last fiscal (Q2 FY25) -- marking a steep 98 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline. Revenue from operations dropped nearly 34 per cent to Rs 72.08 crore from Rs 108.56 crore in Q2 FY25, according to its stock exchange filing. On a sequential basis, revenue remained largely stable compared with Rs 72. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Tata Capital, NBFC arm of Tata Group, on Tuesday reported a flat growth in consolidated profit at Rs 1,119 crore for the September quarter. The NBFC firm had earned a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,133 crore in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. This is the first quarterly number announcement after listing of the Tata Capital stocks on the bourses. Its share were listed on stock exchanges on October 13. Total income rose to Rs 7,750 crore during the quart ...Read More >
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