ICICI Bank reported a steady financial performance for the January–March quarter (Q4 FY26), posting a 9% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹14,755 crore, driven by stable core income growth and a significant reduction in provisions. The bank’s net inNet interest income (NII) grew 8% YoY to ₹22,979 crore, reflecting sustained lending and stable […]
HDFC Bank reported steady performance in the January–March quarter (Q4 FY26), with consolidated net profit rising 8.04% year-on-year to ₹20,350.76 crore, supported by stable core income and continued advances growth. The bank’s standalone net interest income (NII) increased 3.2% year-on-year to ₹33,082 crore, reflecting resilience in its core lending operations. Interest income stood at ₹87,182.50 […]
India’s economy is expected to remain resilient amid ongoing global uncertainties, with GDP growth projected at 6.8%-7.1% for FY 2026–27, according to a recent SBI Research report. The report highlights that India has entered the current phase of geopolitical and economic volatility from a position of strength, supported by robust macroeconomic fundamentals and a strong […]
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung began a three-day state visit to New Delhi on Sunday to strengthen the India–South Korea Special Strategic Partnership and broaden cooperation across key areas. Accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, the visiting leader was received at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs Harsh Malhotra. This marks […]
The Government of India may raise FDI in the pension sector from 49% to 100%. A legislative amendment is expected in the upcoming Monsoon Session. If approved, this move would match the pension sector with insurance, where the FDI cap was recently raised to 100%. ( The proposed amendment to the Pension Fund Regulatory and […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) renewed chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s contract for another year, extending his tenure until June 2027. Agarkar, who took over as chairman of the senior men’s selection committee in July 2023, has overseen a highly successful phase for Indian cricket. Under his leadership, India secured major ICC […]
Indian Railways strengthened its financial performance in FY 2025–26 by earning ₹6,813.86 crore from scrap sales, surpassing its annual target of ₹6,000 crore. This achievement highlights the organisation’s ongoing commitment to asset monetisation and operational efficiency. The national transporter has actively extracted value from idle and unusable assets across its depots, yards, and workshops. This […]
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) acknowledged Western Coalfields Limited’s (WCL) ongoing efforts in implementing welfare measures and issued new guidelines to further strengthen these initiatives for Scheduled Caste (SC) employees during an official visit by NCSC Member Waddepalley Ramchander in Nagpur on April 18, 2026. The visit focused on evaluating employee welfare schemes, […]
The Public Relations Society of India organised the 4th Telangana Public Relations Conference in Hyderabad, coinciding with National Public Relations Day celebrations, where Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited, received the prestigious ‘Pride of Telangana’ Award. The award recognises Motupalli’s exemplary leadership and significant contributions to India’s energy sector, particularly […]
India is targeting a significant expansion of its nuclear power capacity—from the current 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047—as part of its long-term clean energy transition strategy, according to Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority. Addressing a session on India’s nuclear energy roadmap in the national capital, Prasad asserted that a comprehensive, forward-thinking […]
