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In this issue

Highlights of Business Today 15th March 2026 issue:
On the 30-year milestone of the BT Best Banks Awards, Business Today’s special magazine edition chronicles a watershed phase for India’s banking system, as resilience shaped over a decade of repair confronts the demands of accelerated expansion. With policymakers recalibrating frameworks to accelerate credit growth, deepen capital access, and align the sector with the country’s long-term economic aspirations, banking is entering a new era shaped by scale, governance, and global integration.
This issue examines how regulatory evolution, capital strength, and disciplined execution are converging to redefine the contours of Indian banking and non-banking finance sectors. At a time when profitability, asset quality, and capital buffers are at multi-year highs, the central question is not resilience—but readiness for the next growth cycle.
Alongside this macro reset, the 30th edition of the BT–KPMG Best Banks and NBFCs survey evaluates institutions and leaders that exemplify operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable performance in a rapidly transforming landscape.
All this and more in BT Magazine's 30th Edition of BT Best Banks. Now on stands!

LABOUR MARKET FACES AN AI TSUNAMI

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the promise of artificial intelligence, and why countries must coordinate to spot risks, protect workers, and build smart guardrails

7 mins

RBI'S ECB OVERHAUL

Higher borrowing limit, more liberalised use cases and borrowing at market conditions open the doors for India Inc to access foreign capital at lower rates, but currency depreciation could weigh on costs

3 mins

INDIA'S AI MOMENT

THE INDIA AI IMPACT SUMMIT SIGNALLED THAT THE GLOBAL AI CONVERSATION'S CENTRE OF GRAVITY IS SHIFTING TO THE GLOBAL SOUTH

5 mins

"Retail liquidity available to banks is shrinking"

Hitendra Dave, HSBC India CEO, on how the shift to consumption over savings for buying assets has made banks prefer retail loans over corporate lending

6 mins

THE GREAT BANKING RESET

The government and the Reserve Bank of India have opened the gates to global banking giants and relaxed rules to accelerate credit growth and encourage risk-taking. Will this push the banking sector towards another round of consolidation after a year of record profits?

5 mins

THE GOLD STANDARD

ICICI Bank, a five-time winner in the BT-KPMG Best Banks and NBFCs Survey, continues to raise the bar under MD & CEO Sandeep Bakhshi

6 mins

THE GOVERNOR WHO WEATHERED MANY STORMS

Six years, multiple crises, and a non-economist Governor who held the system together when it mattered the most

6 mins

FIN AI AT THE HELM

Bajaj Finance's leadership, consumer data, and AI are becoming its real moat

5 mins

CLEAN GROWTH

How Bajaj Housing Finance became the third-largest housing finance player in India without compromising asset quality

2 mins

THE NEW-AGE BANK

Bank of India's strategic push into artificial intelligence as part of its broader transformation is beginning to pay off

3 mins

ON TO NEW FRONTIERS

After the successful merger of Fincare SFB, AU Small Finance Bank is working on transitioning to a universal bank to unlock more opportunities

3 mins

POWERING DECISIONS AT SCALE

From digital loans to health insurance claims, Perfios is building a global decision-making platform

3 mins

HOLDING STEADY

Bank of Maharashtra's mantra of ensuring profitability without compromising credit quality has helped it stay ahead of the pack

3 mins

INDIA'S GLOBAL BANK

A conservative balance sheet, disciplined growth, and sharp execution have helped HSBC India stand out among foreign banks and bag two awards

4 mins

SMALL WONDER

For Karur Vysya Bank, growth stems from pairing its enviable legacy with an enthusiastic embrace of technology

3 mins

STEADY RISE TO THE TOP

Jana Small Finance Bank moves from rank three in FY24 to rank one by focusing on customer engagement and technology-led delivery

3 mins

BANKING ON INTELLIGENCE

From geospatial analytics to AI-driven lead management, Canara Bank is transforming innovation into measurable gains in customer acquisition

1 mins

TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE

At DBS Bank India, the vision is clear: use AI to cut down on toil and improve productivity

1 mins

TALENT EDGE

For HDFC Bank, the focus is on ensuring that scale, technology and talent depth move in step

1 mins

OVERHAULING CREDIT DISBURSEMENTS

L&T Finance shifted gears from traditional lending to an artificial intelligence-driven credit system, expediting disbursement decisions with tailor-made offers for borrowers

2 mins

LENDING A HELPING HAND

At Indian Bank, the emphasis extends beyond growth metrics to the profile of borrowers and the sectors receiving credit. Their portfolio is structured around defined inclusion priorities

3 mins

RBI's New Credit Playbook

India needs deeper domestic capital to sustain its growth and the RBI's reforms respond to these shifts

4 mins

PICKING THE WINNERS

The rationale behind the BT-KPMG India's Best Banks and NBFCS Survey 2024-25

10+ mins

Reaching for the Stars

BEYOND THE BIG SCREEN, CELEBRITIES ARE BRINGING ANOTHER OFFER TO THE TABLE–THEIR FAVOURITE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE

4 mins

MAKING AI WORK FOR BHARAT

At a recent event, TCS highlighted how tech can help women and the youth scale barriers

2 mins

Backwaters MEET GOLF

BT Golf teed off a new era in Kochi, where strategy was the name of the game as golfers navigated a layout that rewarded thinkers over heavy hitters

2 mins

Management Advice

“LEADERS, MANAGERS MUST LEARN CONSTANTLY”

2 mins

Read all Stories from Business Today India

Business Today India Magazine Description:

Publisher: India-Today-Group

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

Business Today is a weekly business magazine published by Living Media India Limited. It was founded in 1992 and is the largest-circulated business fortnightly in India.

Business Today covers a wide range of business topics, including corporate news, market trends, and leadership profiles. The magazine also features articles on entrepreneurship, innovation, and social responsibility.

Business Today is known for its in-depth reporting and its insightful analysis. The magazine has won numerous awards, including the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism and the World Media Award for Business Journalism.

Here are some of the features of Business Today India Magazine:

* In-depth reporting: Business Today features in-depth reporting on the latest business news and trends.

* Expert analysis: Business Today's writers and analysts provide insightful analysis of the Indian business landscape.

* Leadership profiles: Business Today features profiles of leading business figures from India and around the world.

* Entrepreneurship: Business Today covers the latest trends in entrepreneurship and innovation.

* Social responsibility: Business Today features articles on corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Business Today is a must-read for any business leader or anyone interested in the Indian business world. Subscribe today and start your journey to becoming a better business leader!