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The discussions are still preliminary and informal as no solid decision has been made on the matter, according to the report quoting people familiar with the matter.
Bank holiday today, 14 February: Bank holiday on Saturday is designated as a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act by the RBI. This bank holiday regulates the issuing of cheques and promissory notes.
India's electronics exports grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2% between 2015 and 2024, far outpacing global electronics trade growth of 4.4%.
GST 2.0 was meant to spur spending, with expectations of a shift to premium and branded goods. Though big-ticket items have seen some traction, the wider consumption uptick remains elusive.
S. Ramann said the PFRDA has received enquiries from two banks.
Bankers say the timing hinges on expectations of further liquidity support from the central bank to bring rates down.
Over half of road passenger movement in India is from personal vehicles. The study suggests that effective implementation could enhance public transport share and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas.
In his book, marketing veteran Rajesh Kumar argues that structural shifts in purchasing behaviour are reshaping enterprise go-to-market strategies.
The Supreme Court has said that telecom spectrum is a material resource of the community and cannot be treated as a tradable asset to repay lenders.
The IT sector is the worst hit as the new labour laws increase social security payouts and retirement benefits. Consulting firms caution that wage bills are set to increase even as India Inc.s margins are under pressure amid macro and global uncertainties.
A combination of higher-for-longer US interest rates and the rapid evolution of autonomous AI agents has triggered a massive sell-off in Indian IT, with TCS and Infosys bearing the brunt.
RBI said neither the banks employee, nor the recovery agent should engage in any harsh methods to recover dues. Use of abusive language, sending inappropriate messages either on mobile or through social media, or excessively calling or calling outside the prescribed hours would be considered harsh.
Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy says subsidies and a domestic carbon market could help secure EU recognition under CBAM, though analysts warn the allocation may offer limited near-term relief.
The 2025 box office report shows a significant change in audience preferences when it comes to Hindi films, with multiple genres scoring big hits and signalling a healthier, more resilient industry.
While early signs of a La Nia triggered some early buying in the September quarter, winter remained unusually mild, leading to the second straight year of muted sales for apparel retailers. Is climate change upending the industry?

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