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RBI approves transition plan after HDFC Bank chairman’s resignation
The RBI said HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, a professionally run board and competent management team
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EconomyThe Hindu|
RNFI introduces cardless cash withdrawals via UPI QR with Jio Payments Bank
The facility enables instant, cardless cash availability across urban, semi-urban and rural India as access to cash remains crucial for millions in the country
EconomyThe Hindu|
Crude Oil futures rise ₹74 to ₹9,067 per barrel; Brent touches $116
Brent Crude futures crossed $116 per barrel in the overseas trade as fresh attacks on key energy infrastructure in the region heightened fears of a tight global supply
EconomyThe Hindu|
Warner Bros.’ eleven Oscars win as Paramount takeover looms
Warner Bros. dominated the Academy Awards, but Paramount’s looming acquisition of the studio signals the biggest restructuring of the industry in decades and a battle over the future of Hollywood itse...
EconomyThe Hindu|
Atanu Chakraborty’s resignation: HDFC board members assert bank’s corporate governance ‘robust’
“We are not sure what triggered the resignation,” said Sashidhar Jagdishan, MD and CEO of HDFC Bank
EconomyThe Hindu|
Government announces ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme for exporters impacted by West Asian crisis
The package is aimed at providing credit insurance to affected exporters at pre-conflict rates, and with a focus on MSME exporters.
EconomyThe Hindu|
Attacks on Qatar’s LNG facilities could impact India but we have diversified sources as well: Officials
47% of India’s LNG imports are from Qatar
EconomyThe Hindu|
Stock markets crash over 3% as oil spikes to $114 a barrel
The sudden slump towards the final trading hours was due to soaring Brent crude futures price hitting a new high and the rupee depreciating to a new low of ₹92.89 a dollar
EconomyThe Hindu|
Chairman’s resignation sparks turbulence at HDFC Bank; stock crashes 5%, RBI, board rally behind bank
On March 18, the HDFC Bank stock had closed lower despite the indices being in the positive territory before the resignation news came out, raising speculations wherever there was insider trading at t...
EconomyThe Hindu|
Rice exporter Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) unveils ₹440 crore IPO
The company proposes to utilise net proceeds from fresh issue of equity shares towards its working capital requirements and general corporate purposes
EconomyThe Hindu|
EU lawmakers vote to advance U.S. trade deal
Many lawmakers have complained the trade deal is one-sided, with the EU required to cut most import duties while the U.S. sticks to a broad rate of 15%
PolityThe Hindu|
Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench reserves verdict on ambit of ‘industry’
The 1978 judgment expanded the ambit of ‘industry’ to hold that any systematic activity including charitable and government-run services, were an industry if they met the ‘triple test’ parameters
PolityThe Hindu|
PPAC asked to ‘collect, compile, analyse’ data about domestic fuel and energy stocks
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (MoPNG) told reporters that the objective of the gazette notification is to give PPAC’s mandate “legal strength”
PolityThe Hindu|
Chhattisgarh Assembly passes new anti-conversion Bill with stricter provisions
The Bill mandates life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh in specific cases; Congress MLAs raise objections, call for broader consultations, and seek the handing over of the Bill to a ‘Select Commi...
PolityThe Hindu|
Modi, Jaishankar work the phones, call for dialogue as strikes on energy infrastructure escalate
French President says India and France working closely together to reduce tensions in West Asia; recent attacks against energy installations are deeply disturbing, says MEA spokesperson
PolityThe Hindu|
West Bengal Assembly polls: BJP announces second list of candidates; R.G. Kar rape-murder victim’s mother seeks ticket
Party fields former MPs, MLAs, and lawyers but has stayed quiet on the candidature of R.G. Kar rape-murder victim’s mother
PolityThe Hindu|
ECI’s transfer of Bengal officials is political interference of the highest order, says Mamata
Mamata Banerjee described the move as a ‘systematic politicisation of institutions meant to remain impartial and a direct assault on the Constitution’
PolityThe Hindu|
Supreme privilege to touch the sacred dust of Ayodhya, says President Murmu
Embracing the principles of Ram Rajya, we can construct a nation grounded in morality and ethical conduct, the President says
PolityThe Hindu|
Unfenced border in focus amid arrest of seven foreigners who crossed to Myanmar via porous border
According to the latest data, of the total 1,643 km of fencing approved by the government, only 43.75 km has been completed so far; fencing project has faced resistance from residents of border States...
PolityThe Hindu|
CBI questions Anil Ambani in ₹2,929-crore cheating case
Anil Ambani is facing investigation for alleged fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in loan funds, based on a complaint by the State Bank of India