Business
BANKING FINANCE
Masters of One or Jacks of All _ Creating a Strong Leadership Pipeline in Banks
Neuroadaptive AI wasn't just listening. It was watching. It was interpreting micro-signals, subtle hesitations, unspoken doubts, and stress markers invisible to even the best human coach, and adjusting the learning journey accordingly. It wasn't just feedback. It was a mirror. And for many in that room, it was the first honest one they'd looked into in a while.
4 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
India's GIG Economy: "The Rise of Freelance India"
India's digital revolution-driven by cheap data, widespread smartphone use, and expanding broadband-has laid the foundation for the gig economy. Platforms like Swiggy, Ola, and Urban Company use real-time tech to match workers with demand instantly, enabling flexible and accessible work opportunities.
8 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Exim Bank's study highlights the immense opportunities for increasing bilateral economic cooperation between India and Brazil
Exim Bank’s recent research publication titled “Strengthening India-Brazil Economic Relations through Sustainable Cooperation”, was released at the hands of Shri Hansraj Singh Verma, Consul General of India in São Paulo and Ms. Harsha Bangari, Managing Director, Export-Import Bank of India, on July 10, 2025, at Exim Bank’s newly opened Representative Office in São Paulo, Brazil.
1 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Axis Bank introduces industry-first'Lock FD' feature to safeguard term deposits against digital frauds
Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today announced the launch of an industry-first feature - ‘Lock FD’, designed to protect customers’ term deposits from rising digital frauds.
1 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Legal News
RBI Mandates Domain Migration to \".IN\" for Financial Institutions
2 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
In 9 years, PSBs write-off Rs. 12 lakh cr
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) wrote off over Rs. 12 lakh crore between FY16 and FY25, the Finance Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha.
2 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Cert-In makes annual cybersecurity audit mandatory for firms
In a first, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) has made it mandatory for private and public-sector organisations that own or operate digital systems, processes, or infrastructure, to undergo a comprehensive third-party cybersecurity audit at least once a year. This is the first such directive for the private sector.
2 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
HDFC Bank Invests in BharatGPT Creator CoRover
HDFC Bank, announced that it has invested in CoRover, a leading conversational AI company. CoRover has created BharatGPT — a pioneering, sovereign, and enterprise-grade Large Language Model (LLM).
1 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Reserve Bank News
RBI: No plans to allow corporates into banking sector
4 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
RBI CIRCULAR
Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) (2nd Amendment) Directions, 2025 August 14, 2025
4 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Rs. 1,700 cr: Hidden cost of sending money abroad
Families sending money abroad to support their children's education paid an estimated Rs 1,700 crore ($200 million) in bank fees and currency markups in 2024, a report released by Redseer Strategy Consultants and Wise, a global cross-border payments company, showed.
2 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
India-UK CETA: A Turning Point for Trade and Banking Growth
According to recent trade figures, India's exports to the UK stood at US$14.55 billion in 2024-25, reflecting a growth of 12.09 percent from the previous year. With CETA in force, this growth trajectory could accelerate sharply. This graph visually reinforces the upward export trend.
7 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Mutual Fund News
Mutual fund inflows surge as banks lower deposit rates
5 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Co-Operative Bank News
ED conducts first-ever raid in Andamans in Rs 200 cr coop bank scam
4 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Banking News
RBI: Re-KYC completed for 3.5 million accounts under inclusion push
9 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Harnessing Level Five Leadership for Organizational Success in the Indian Landscape
In 2001, Jim Collins, in his book Good to Great, introduced the concept of Level Five Leadership, characterized by the paradoxical combination of personal humility and fierce professional will. Such leadership is essential for creating enduring greatness in organizations, according to Jim Collins.
10 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
SBI Card and PhonePe Forms Strategic Partnership; Launch CoBranded PhonePe SBI Card
SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, in partnership with PhonePe announced the launch of PhonePe SBI Card.
1 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Industry News
Parliament panel recommends penalty-free TDS refund after due date
7 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Scroll, Click, Scam: The Dark Side of Our Digital Footprint
The scale and speed of data harvesting have grown exponentially in recent years, driven by advancements in technology and the increasing digitization of everyday life. Unfortunately, this has also amplified the potential for misuse.
10+ min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
"Digital Safety and Innovation" in the Modern Digital Era
Rapid progress has exposed societies to complex digital threats. Cyberattacks have surged, targeting individuals, corporations, and even nation-states. Sensitive data is frequently leaked or sold on the dark web. Al-powered deepfakes, online fraud, misinformation, and cyberbullying threaten societal cohesion and democracy.
9 min |
September 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Co-Operative Bank News
RBI proposes easing business authorisation norms for urban cooperative banks
2 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Industry News
The Indian government is planning to expand the utility of FASTag beyond toll collection to include payments for insurance premiums, traffic challans, parking fees, and electric vehicle (EV) charging.
7 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Banking News
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched 10 locations in Delhi-NCR and one in Ludhiana in connection with a Rs 988 crore bank loan fraud involving Shilpi Cables Technologies Ltd (SCTL), as part of a probe based on a CBI FIR.
6 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Reserve Bank News
RBI Tightens AePS Operator Due Diligence; Bans Loan Prepayment Fines for Small Borrowers
7 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Mutual Fund News
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) poured Rs. 14,590 crore into Indian equities in June, marking the third consecutive month of positive inflows.
4 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Women and Mutual Funds: Trends in Financial Empowerment
Historically, investment decisions in Indian households were predominantly handled by men. However, a noticeable shift is underway. According to industry reports, there has been a significant rise in the number of women investors in mutual funds over the past five years.
3 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Beyond the Vault: Al's takeover of Modern Banking
Artificial Intelligence (Al) plays a vital role in the digital transformation of modern businesses. In simple terms, Al refers to a computer's ability to perform tasks and make decisions without constant human instructions. In today's tech-driven world, where everything is becoming smart-from phones to homes-Al is also making banking smarter.
6 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Truth behind FD with 'free insurance'
Nothing says \"safe\" like a fixed deposit.
5 min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
The Sonic Revolution: How Voice and Vernacular Banking are Reshaping India's Financial Landscape
The accelerated adoption of voice and vernacular banking in India is driven by a confluence of compelling factors, ranging from the socioeconomic imperative of financial inclusion to the strategic goals of enhancing customer experience and achieving operational efficiencies.
10+ min |
August 2025
BANKING FINANCE
Neuroadaptive AI in Leadership Development
Neuroadaptive AI wasn't just listening. It was watching. It was interpreting micro-signals, subtle hesitations, unspoken doubts, and stress markers invisible to even the best human coach, and adjusting the learning journey accordingly. It wasn't just feedback. It was a mirror. And for many in that room, it was the first honest one they'd looked into in a while.
8 min |