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India equity market volatility and geopolitical shifts

14 clusters · 189 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Indian Rupee falls to 95.79 against US dollar amid high oil prices

Indian equity markets continue to face volatility driven by rising crude oil prices and shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations. While the Sensex and Nifty have experienced intermittent periods of recovery, they remai

Banking sector growth forecasts in India and South Africa

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: FirstRand and IndusInd Bank forecast strong growth for FY2027

Financial institutions have issued optimistic growth forecasts for the 2027 financial year across India and South Africa. In India, Goldman Sachs predicts a cyclical inflection point for the banking sector, forecasting

Coforge leadership resignation and governance scrutiny

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Coforge faces governance scrutiny after KPMG flags board evaluation misrepresentation

Coforge chairman O P Bhatt resigned on September 8, 2026, following an internal audit that raised concerns regarding the company’s board evaluation process. The audit identified that material information, including detai

National Stock Exchange of India IPO process

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: National Stock Exchange sets IPO price band and dates

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) structured as an offer for sale (OFS), where existing shareholders sell stakes rather than the company issuing new equity. Ini

India GDP growth debate intensifies over methodology

26 clusters · 108 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: India economy shows resilience with 7.8% GDP growth, IMF reports

India’s industrial and economic momentum accelerated through mid-2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising in June and July. By late August, MoSPI confirmed a 7.8% real GDP growth for the first quarter o

India RBI manages liquidity surplus and FCNR(B) inflows

14 clusters · 60 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: FCNR(B) inflows to boost Indian bank liquidity and festive lending

In July 2026, India's foreign-exchange reserves rose significantly, reaching $682.235 billion by July 24. This growth was supported by a $4.51 billion gain in foreign currency assets and increased gold holdings, driven l

Indian bank union strike actions

4 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bank employees launch nationwide strike in India

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing over 90 per cent of India’s banking workforce, has scheduled a series of nationwide strikes to address unresolved labor disputes. The unions are demanding the implemen

AI adoption in Indian financial services

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indian banks adopt AI to drive growth and efficiency

The Indian financial sector is undergoing a technological shift toward the adoption of agentic AI to enhance operational efficiency and service capabilities. Initially, fintech companies such as Paytm, Pine Labs, Cashfr

Indian public‑sector bank recruitment 2026 – updates

27 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: State Bank of India announces recruitment for 207 specialist roles

In August 2026, several Indian public-sector banks launched major recruitment drives. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) opened applications for 11,403 Customer Service Associate (Clerk) positions across

Cyber fraud and impersonation scams in India

8 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cybercriminals defraud Indian professionals of crores in separate scams

Cybercriminals in India are employing various impersonation tactics to defraud citizens through sophisticated social engineering. Initial reports highlight a “digital arrest” tactic where scammers pose as law enforcement

Uttar Pradesh welfare enhancements for community workers

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Uttar Pradesh increases Anganwadi worker honorariums and medical benefits

The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented several welfare and financial enhancements for community workers across the state. In late August, the administration announced a package for approximately 3.53 lakh cooks un

India law-enforcement crackdown on crime 2026

284 clusters · 272 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indian police dismantle extortion and cybercrime syndicates in Bijnor and Indore

In mid-August 2026, Indian law enforcement expanded its focus on high-value impersonation scams, organized trafficking, and medical fraud. Cyber-fraud investigations gained international dimensions as the FBI shared inte

Escalating global cybersecurity and AI-driven threats

7 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Cybersecurity threats escalate for businesses in Nigeria and globally

The cybersecurity landscape is facing escalating systemic risks driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and evolving criminal tactics. AI-driven threats have expanded to include the ability of generative models

Indian bank and government fixed deposit interest rates

6 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indian banks offer up to 8.5% interest on senior citizen FDs

Indian banking institutions continue to offer diverse fixed deposit schemes, with significant variations between small finance banks and major public sector lenders. Small finance banks remain highly competitive for sen

India e-way bill generation trends

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: India e-way bill generation rises 7.7% in August

India has seen sustained high levels of e-way bill generation, which serves as an indicator of goods movement and economic activity. In July, generation reached 13.98 crore, a figure tax experts suggest reflects strong s

ESDS Software Solution IPO and market debut

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: National Stock Exchange receives SEBI approval for ₹30,000 crore IPO

ESDS Software Solution, an AI-enabled cloud and data center infrastructure provider, launched an initial public offering (IPO) to raise ₹720 crore. The company intended to use the capital to acquire GPUs and expand its s

Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust transparency reforms continue

138 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Asaduddin Owaisi demands public release of Ram temple donation theft report

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is maintaining the transparency measures ordered by the Supreme Court. After the July 20, 2026 directive, the reconstituted Special Investigation Team has completed statement

India gold smuggling crackdown expands

15 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Indian authorities seize gold at Karipur and Delhi airports

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has continued its intensive crackdown on gold smuggling across India. In May 2026, the DRI dismantled a major network via “Operation Golden Drop,” seizing 3 kg of gold in egg

US-Iran conflict enters seventh month amid maritime tension

1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the

State Bank of India Probationary Officer recruitment

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: State Bank of India releases 2026 SBI PO Prelims cut-off marks

The State Bank of India (SBI) progressed through the recruitment stages for 1,500 Probationary Officer positions in August 2026. Following the preliminary examinations held on August 1 and 2, the bank released the resul

India RBI holds repo rate, lifts FY27 growth to 6.7%

7 clusters · 88 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Reserve Bank of India reports decline in fresh term deposit rates

On 5 August 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the policy repo rate at 5.25%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Governor Sanjay Malhotra raised the FY27 real-GDP

Kerala investigation into failed Messi visit

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Kerala CM recommends SIT probe into Lionel Messi project controversy

An inquiry by the Kerala Sports Department has identified significant financial and procedural irregularities regarding a failed proposal to host Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team in the state. An ini

India RBI Bank Holiday Calendar June–September 2026

15 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: India bank holidays: Closures expected for Raksha Bandhan and regional festivals

The RBI’s holiday calendar for June–August 2026 outlines various branch closures across India. In June, banks observed 11 holiday days, including Sundays, the second and fourth Saturdays, and regional observances like Mu

Indian commercial real estate market growth

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: India commercial real estate market shows strong growth driven by REITs and GCCs

India’s commercial real estate market is seeing significant growth, primarily fueled by the expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and high demand for institutional-grade workspaces. In the first half of 2026, GCC

BSNL network expansion and service initiatives in India

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Vodafone Idea and BSNL agree to nationwide network sharing

State-owned telecommunications provider BSNL is undertaking a significant expansion of its network infrastructure and service offerings in India. In Odisha, the company has installed 1,741 new 4G mobile towers under a D

India market cap concentration and volatility trends

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Indian heavyweight stocks face long-term declines and market pressure

By late August, a bearish trend continued as four of the top 10 firms lost a combined ₹87,960.29 crore. Bharti Airtel recorded the largest drop among the top 10 at ₹28,052.96 crore, alongside significant losses for Tata

Avaada Group renewable energy expansion in India

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Avaada Electro files for ₹7,600 crore solar manufacturing IPO

The Avaada Group has undertaken significant financial and operational expansions within India’s renewable energy sector. In late July 2026, the group secured approximately $1.3 billion in financing from the State Bank o

Indian government crackdown on Firebase-hosted phishing

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: India orders Google to block 57 Firebase sites used in phishing attacks

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has directed Google to shut down hundreds of Firebase accounts and remove at least 57 websites and databases used to facilitate phishing attacks and distribute malware.

State Bank of India BSBD account rule revisions

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: State Bank of India revises BSBD account withdrawal rules

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced revisions to the rules governing Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts, scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026. Under the new policy, customers will be permitted four fr

Lucknow bank employee murder-suicide

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Lucknow: SBI employee kills wife and sister before suicide

On August 19, 2026, a female ICICI Bank relationship manager, identified as Divya Mishra, was shot and killed in broad daylight outside a bank branch in the Gomti Nagar area of Lucknow. Subsequent findings revealed the i