The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced comprehensive draft norms for branch authorisation and business correspondents, aiming to expand formal banking access, particularly in rural areas, by classifying BCs into new categories and redefining banking outlets. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters
India’s auto retail sector achieved a landmark year in FY26, recording an all-time high of nearly 3 crore vehicle sales, propelled by the transformative impact of GST 2.0 and improved affordability across various segments. IMAGE: Workers install an electric motor
Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has resigned from his role, despite being midway through a five-year contract, prompting questions about the future leadership of the airline. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Key Points Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned
Indian stock markets experienced a strong rebound, with Sensex and Nifty surging as crude oil prices eased amid ceasefire hopes and a rally in bank stocks. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Sensex and Nifty50 Rally: Key Highlights from Today’s Market Sensex and
US stock futures trade mixed as oil prices ease, with S and P and Nasdaq up, Dow slightly down, as markets track US Iran tensions and possible ceasefire talks over the Strait of Hormuz US Stock Market Live Updates: US
RBI Monetary policy: As the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) heads into its April policy meeting, a question that seemed unthinkable just weeks ago is now entering market conversations: could the central bank deliver a surprise rate
Amid escalating global tensions and regulatory shifts, India’s financial markets are witnessing a significant transformation, with bank-backed brokerages poised to reclaim their edge over discount platforms and the IPO pipeline experiencing a notable slowdown. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Bank-backed
Indian companies significantly altered their fundraising strategies in financial year 2025-26, with rights issues surging to a multi-decade high and qualified institutional placements (QIPs) plummeting, reflecting the impact of sharp equity market turbulence and strategic regulatory adjustments. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh
Indian stock markets are set for a volatile week as investors keenly await the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision, navigate global macroeconomic data, and monitor the evolving geopolitical landscape in West Asia. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points The
Amidst heightened global and domestic uncertainties, six of India’s top ten most valued firms, including Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank, witnessed a substantial decline in their combined market valuation, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the Indian equities market. Illustration: Dominic
