India Moving Toward Becoming World’s Third-Largest Economy, Says SEBI Chairman

India is on a strong growth trajectory and is expected to become the world’s third-largest economy, according to SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. He highlighted the country’s robust economic fundamentals, expanding financial markets, and sustained policy reforms as key drivers Read More …

SBI chairman stresses banks’ role in India’s growth

State Bank of India Chairman C.S. Setty has underlined the crucial role of the banking sector in supporting India’s economic transformation, emphasising that banks will remain central to infrastructure financing, digital expansion and inclusive development. Speaking at a recent industry Read More …

Parliamentary panel flags India’s oil import dependence, calls for diversification

A parliamentary committee has raised serious concerns about India’s heavy reliance on imported crude oil and the associated geopolitical risks, urging the government to ramp up diversification of supply sources and strengthen risk management mechanisms to secure long-term energy stability. Read More …

‘When you’re lending, you have to be very conscious of risk’: IDFC First Bank’s boss V. Vaidyanathan on Indian economy, banking regulations and more

For V. Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO of IDFC First Bank, India is a good place to be. The financial services veteran, who started out as a banker, then turned entrepreneur, and now leads the bank formed as a result of the Read More …

PSBs should focus on robust asset-liability & risk management: Sitharaman

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked public sector banks (PSBs) to adhere to the regulatory norms and focus on robust asset liability and risk management elements. “Banks should integrate corporate governance policies and ensure prudent liquidity management,” Sitharaman added while Read More …