Business
IRDAI paper: Consumer protection needs more focus
EPF wage ceiling hike: Impact on EPF, EPS, salary
Fewer Indians think Rs 1 cr is enough for retirement
Switching jobs? Don’t treat the offer letter as a job
Accenture to return less to shareholders as acquisition spending rises
Accenture’s capital-allocation decisions matter to Indian IT services firms, which tend to track the company’s strategy. Local IT services firms also returned less to shareholders last fiscal.
Tata's Assam chip unit is almost ready, and a non-China supply chain is in place
By cultivating new vendor networks, Tata aims to ensure India's flagship semiconductor venture remains resilient against potential trade blockades, retaliatory mineral curbs, and broader geopolitical shocks.
38 years after Ahmedabad crash, Air India seeks fast hearing on compensation formula
The outcome could shape how compensation is determined in future air-crash cases, with victims arguing that awards should reflect actual economic loss, including income and future earning capacity, as well as inflation.
EY India chief seeks easier GST refunds, tax credits
EY India chairman Rajiv Memani emphasized the importance of expediting GST refunds and addressing input tax credit issues. He suggested allowing companies to claim expenses related to travel and insurance as eligible credits. Memani highlighted the successful impact of recent GST reforms on India's economic growth. He…
Credit offtake stays ahead of banks' deposit growth
In the second quarter of FY27, advances at several banks grew significantly faster than deposit growth. Smaller banks, such as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and Karnataka Bank, recorded impressive credit expansions. Larger public sector banks like Bank of India and Canara Bank also saw substantial growth in advances.…
Anup Bagchi's Act 1: Set HDFC house in order
Anup Bagchi has been chosen as the new CEO of HDFC Bank after Sashidhar Jagdishan's decision not to continue. Bagchi's leadership will address critical issues within the bank, including leadership succession and regulatory concerns. He aims to recapitalize the brand while focusing on technology and customer service…
RBI may end rate-cut cycle with first hike since February 2023
Bankers expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points soon. This marks the end of the rate-cutting phase that began in February 2025. Economists predict inflation will exceed the RBI’s forecasts, necessitating tightening. Experts anticipate resilient growth will provide the RBI room to act…
India in striking distance of 8% growth, says Shaktikanta Das
India is expected to achieve close to 8% economic growth, aided by recent reforms and increased investment. The resilience of the economy is attributed to strategies implemented over the past decade and strong domestic demand. Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized the significance of the financial sector and…