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Indian banks saw their bad loan ratio drop to 2% by December 2025. This improvement spans across retail, services, industry, and agriculture sectors. Bank credit growth accelerated to 13.8 percent year-on-year by March 2026. The Reserve Bank of India noted no systemic concerns despite global supply chain disruptions.
Banking/Finance-Industry-Economic Times
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has rejected a plea from five banks. They challenged fund distribution to SBI and Punjab National Bank. The tribunal upheld the distribution mechanism. This mechanism was approved by the lenders' body and the NCLT. The case involves OCL Iron and Steel insolvency proceedings. Indrani Patnaik's resolution plan was approved.
Banking/Finance-Industry-Economic Times
MPC holds repo rate at 5.25% and retains the neutral stance. RBI pegs FY26 growth higher at 7.6%, but with downside risks; says inflation is contained.
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Bankers have praised the Reserve Bank's decision to maintain current interest rates. This move, alongside specific industry adjustments, is seen as a wise and balanced step. These actions are expected to bolster banks' financial strength and encourage consistent credit expansion. The central bank's focus on macroeconomic stability amid global uncertainties is also noted.
Banking/Finance-Industry-Economic Times
The multilateral agency’s estimate is slightly lower than the 6.9% pace projected by the Reserve Bank of (RBI) in its Wednesday's monetary policy statement and the government’s estimate of 6.8-7.2% made in January before the US and Israel began pummelling Iran on 28 February.
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Meta also released Contemplating mode, which runs multiple AI agents in parallel to boost reasoning power, allowing Muse Spark to take on the extended thinking modes of Google's Gemini Deep Think and OpenAI's GPT Pro.
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The Reserve Bank of India has stated that HDFC Bank's board minutes and records are reviewed as part of its supervision. The central bank reiterated that no governance or conduct issues were found. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed no need to change existing rules. Deputy Governor Swaminathan J added that current events do not warrant regulatory tweaks.
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Google has introduced new AI shopping features in India across the Gemini app, AI Mode in Search, and Circle to Search. Users can shop more efficiently with seamless transitions, product comparisons, and easy identification of items across platforms.
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature that allows users to communicate without sharing phone numbers, according to a new report. Currently the feature is only available to a limited number of users
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Japan's MUFG Bank has acquired a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Ltd (SFL) for Rs 39,618 crore, marking the largest cross-border investment in India's financial services sector. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage MUFG's global expertise to accelerate SFL's growth and enhance financial inclusion in India.
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A new report has revealed that the CIA used a secretive new technology called Ghost Murmur to locate the downed airman in IranThe technology works by detecting electromagnetic signals from heartbeats with quantum magnetometry
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Jet fuel prices may stay high for months despite Hormuz reopening, IATA says, warning of rising airfares and slow recovery in global aviation.
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As foundational AI models muscle into biosciences and pharmaceuticals, what does it mean for India's $55-billion pharmaceutical industry? Mint explains.
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Vivo has confirmed that the Vivo T5 Pro 5G will be launching in India on 15th April at 12noon. The phone will be powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor while featuring a massive 9,020 mAh battery.
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RBI has started giving core inflation projections for the first time, a move driven by demand from experts. This new transparency offers a deeper look into underlying price pressures, excluding volatile food and fuel costs.
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Elon Musk's X platform has introduced an AI-powered photo editing feature using Grok AI. The feature is currently only available for iOS users while support for Android is expected soon. nbsp;
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Price hikes on the horizon: Expect a hit on your budget as Iran war's impact becomes clear The Economic TimesWest Asia tensions disrupt Indian FMCG recovery for FY27-28: Report ET RetailWhy India’s ₹5 pack won’t disappear, just getting lighter BusinessLineFMCG Shrinkflation Hits India: Brands Cut Sizes as Costs Rise WhalesbookFMCG firms flag cost pressures as input inflation and monsoon outlook weigh on margins domain-b.com
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RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said the fundamentals of the Indian economy are on a stronger footing at the current juncture than in previous crisis episodes, and relative to many other economies, providing it with greater resilience to withstand shocks.
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A Mint poll of 10 economists and market participants had pointed to rising inflation risks and a weakening growth outlook, with all expecting the MPC to hold rates while signalling a more cautious policy stance.
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Anthropic's AI model Claude Mythos release has been put on hold by the company. The AI model is capable of discovering software vulnerabilities which have raised concerns for public safety and national security.
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Global markets face a precarious crossover of exigencies, as West Asia’s war, AI-led job losses and El Niño’s climate risks are causing nervousness around the world.
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Turkey’s parliament debates a bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15
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Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. is now the world’s best-performing electric-vehicle stock, following a torrid rally fueled by optimism about the reinvention of a combustion engine-era brand.
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Per COO Aarthi Subramanian, a partnership with Anthropic is a possibility. During the year, the IT major pushed aggressively into the AI ecosystem through collaborations with global technology leaders and strengthened enterprise alliances. It also continued to secure large, multi-year transformation deals across sectors, including telecom, retail, banking, aviation and consumer industries.
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Asian stocks rose, extending their first weekly gain since the Middle East war began, with investors cautiously hopeful ahead of US-Iran talks this weekend. Oil was set for its biggest weekly loss in nine months.
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Oil rose a second day after Saudi Arabia said its production capacity has been reduced due to attacks on energy infrastructure, but futures remain on track for their biggest weekly loss since June.
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Shaktikanta Das, principal secretary to prime minister Modi, highlighted India's economic resilience amidst global uncertainties, likening challenges to a Chakravyuh. He noted the importance of calibrated exits from crises and maintaining low inflation for stability.
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The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules to fight digital payment fraud. These include delays for certain bank transfers and extra checks for senior citizens. Customers will get a 'kill switch' to freeze all digital payments instantly. These measures aim to protect people as digital payments and fraud cases surge.
Banking/Finance-Industry-Economic Times
The Reserve Bank of India has issued new directives to banks. These rules aim to speed up inward cross-border payments. Customers will be notified immediately about payments received. Banks must also reconcile nostro accounts within an hour. These changes will be effective in six months, enhancing efficiency for foreign exchange transactions.
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The CBI has taken over a major investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Rs 550 crore from Haryana government accounts. Funds were reportedly siphoned off through fraudulent banking operations and fictitious transactions. Shell entities and associated firms are under scrutiny. The probe involves public servants and banking officials.
Banking/Finance-Industry-Economic Times
Indian markets expect interest rates to remain steady for an extended period. Economists foresee no immediate policy tightening by the Reserve Bank of India. The central bank's focus is on financial stability and managing global risks. Inflation projections are within tolerance levels. Future rate movements will depend on global events and domestic inflation trends.
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The Reserve Bank of India is exploring new measures to curb digital payment fraud. A key proposal suggests a one-hour pause for large transactions above ₹10,000. This aims to break fraudsters' psychological hold on victims. Other options include trusted person authentication for seniors and disabled individuals, and a 'kill switch' for digital payments.
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The report emphasises that this crisis, while being challenging, also presents an opportunity for India to accelerate structural reforms aimed at strengthening economic resilience and reducing external vulnerabilities.
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India has built robust buffers, including adequate forex reserves, a well-capitalized banking system, and low inflation, sayd Aurelien Kruse, lead economist for India at the World Bank
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The CBI has launched an extensive inquiry into an alarming Rs 590 crore embezzlement scheme concerning Haryana's government funds. Reports indicate that employees from IDFC First Bank, alongside certain private entities, engineered a diversion of funds into phantom enterprises and jewelry ventures. The investigation points to a web of financial transactions aimed at supporting lavish gold purchases and property deals.
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Indian farmers are selling rapeseed to private traders. Market prices are higher than government rates. This is due to a rally in edible oil prices linked to the Iran war. Higher rapeseed oil supplies are limiting edible oil imports. This trend is easing reliance on costly palm oil, soy oil, and sunflower oil imports.
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Short-term tactical risks remain elevated, but gold prices can still push higher in the next 12 months - BCA’s Ibrahim KITCOState Street sees gold pushing above $5,000 despite near-term headwinds KITCOSchroders: Gold still supported by long-term trends Fund Selector AsiaBlasé Capital Gold’s Playbook Daily PioneerGold Price Forecasts for 2026, Revisited After Q1 GoldSilver
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Why Oil Markets Remain on Edge Despite Ceasefire Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comCNBC Daily Open: Markets shrug off ceasefire uncertainty CNBCOil rises and global stocks wobble amid worries over ‘fragile’ ceasefire deal in Middle East – as it happened The GuardianThe third Gulf war will scar energy markets for a long time yet The EconomistAmazon, Google, Nvidia and other tech stocks rise as Donald Trump announce ceasefire in Iran-US war The Times of India
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KisaanSay, a Gurgaon agri startup, has secured Rs 34 crore to expand its reach and increase farmer earnings. The company plans to double its product offerings and strengthen its offline presence in major Indian cities. KisaanSay is also exploring international markets. The startup aims to become a Rs 1,000 crore business in the next three to four years.
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