HDFC Bank launches independent review after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty’s ethics resignation

HDFC Bank has initiated a thorough independent review by external law firms to address the ethical concerns raised by its former Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, whose abrupt resignation has prompted a proactive move to uphold the bank’s stringent governance standards. Photograph:

DBS Bank India Simplifies Direct Tax Payments with New Facility

DBS Bank India introduces a new direct tax payment facility via the TIN 2.0 platform, streamlining tax payments for customers, while Utkarsh Small Finance Bank teams up with Mumbai Indians for the T20 League 2026. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Key Points

West Asia War Impact: Indian Investors Lose Rs 48 Lakh Crore as Markets Tumble

A total of 3,798 stocks declined while 635 advanced and 123 remained unchanged on the BSE. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Since the conflict began, the BSE benchmark Sensex has tumbled 8,590.8 points. Mcap of BSE-listed companies eroded by Rs 48.29

Why Crude Oil Prices Are Falling: Trump’s Iran Decision Explained

Crude oil prices plummeted after Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, signaling a de-escalation of geopolitical tensions and impacting global oil markets. Photograph: Christian Hartmann/Reuters Key Points Crude oil prices fell sharply after Donald

Axis Mutual Fund’s problems start at the top

Three CIOs in 10 years have tried to improve the performance of its funds and to lure new investors. Will the fourth one be the charm? Source link

Paytm Stock: Jefferies Predicts Growth Driven by Merchant Payments Platform

Despite recent challenges, Jefferies maintains a ‘Buy’ rating for Paytm, forecasting significant growth driven by its dominant merchant payments platform and expansion into financial services. IMAGE: Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Key Points Jefferies projects a 22% CAGR in Paytm’s revenue between

India’s AI Adoption Soars: How Businesses are Leading the Way Despite Skills Shortage

Indian enterprises are aggressively adopting Artificial Intelligence at a large scale, outpacing global counterparts, but a Deloitte report highlights a significant skills gap that needs to be addressed for sustained success. IMAGE: Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Key Points Indian enterprises are

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices to steer stock markets this week

Ongoing tensions in West Asia and fluctuating crude oil prices are set to heavily influence Indian stock market trends, making investor sentiment particularly sensitive in the coming week. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Escalating tensions in West Asia and rising

Banking system liquidity surplus shrinks to Rs 16,875 cr, lowest since Jan 22

Market participants said that due to scheduled outflows from the banking system on account of advance tax payments and goods and services tax, the surplus in the system liquidity narrowed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points When there was surplus liquidity,

Govt may consider OFS option for raising public float in IDBI Bank

The government may consider selling a stake in IDBI Bank through the Offer-for-Sale (OFS) route to increase public shareholding, after the unsuccessful attempt to divest stake in the LIC-controlled lender, sources said. Currently, the public float in IDBI Bank is