Aathira Varier, Subrata Panda, Manojit Saha

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India's M&A market resilient, poised for $200 billion annual run-rate
Rediff.com2 days ago

India's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is projected to maintain an annual...

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life
Rediff.com6 days ago

"Policy sales will be one of the focus areas for the company because looking at the...

Public Sector Banks Face Boardroom Vacancies
Rediff.com7 days ago

In the draft norms issued last month, the RBI said that the ultimate responsibility for...

'We are targeting a combined ratio of around 107% in FY27,': SBI General CEO
Rediff.com4 May 2026

SBI General Insurance aims to achieve a 10 per cent market share among private and...

When Will Jio Credit Reach AUM Level Of Rs 1 Trillion?
Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'We are staying away from making forward-looking statements on when we will reach 1...

'Target is to open 80 branches every year for next few years'
Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Best in class asset quality, strong retail granularity, and a sustainable return ratio...

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...
Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Travel is now the dominant spending category for India's affluent consumers, who are...

Automation nudges banks towards leaner workforce
Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Major Indian banks, including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and RBL Bank, have reported a...

SFBs' universal licence dream: It's a long road ahead
Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's 2024 norms for the voluntary conversion of Small Finance...

Jio Financial formalises general insurance foray with Allianz
Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Jio Financial Services and Munich-based Allianz Group have signed a binding agreement...

Shares of life insurers dip as DFS calls for end to exclusive bank tie-ups
Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Shares of Indian life insurance companies, particularly SBI Life Insurance and Canara...

India's Outward FDI Jumps 27.5% to $7.06 Billion in March
Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) saw a significant increase of 27.5 per...

Second-round effects of supply shocks a real concern, says RBI governor
Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that preventing...

RBI UPI Delay Plan Gets Banker Backing
Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'It is a tradeoff between convenience and fraud prevention.'

Industrial credit growth may clock 9-13% in H1CY26
Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Indian banking sector is projected to experience a steady 9-13 per cent industrial...

HDFC Bank moderates FY27 growth outlook, targets 12% Y-o-Y
Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

HDFC Bank, India's largest private-sector lender, has revised its FY27 growth...

HDFC Life profit rose 4% in Q4; parent bank to invest Rs 1,000 crore
Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

HDFC Life Insurance reported a 4 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs...

Tata Sons IPO Buzz Grows Amid Trust Rift
Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

If Tata Sons is listed, the special veto rights of Tata Trusts, under Article 121A, may...

LIC unveils MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi apps for digital transformation
Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has launched two new mobile applications, MyLIC for...

GST rationalisation, equity volatility to hit insurers' Q4FY26 profitability
Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Indian insurance companies are bracing for reduced profitability in Q4FY26, primarily...