Yes Bank on Friday said it has posted a credit growth of 12.6 per cent at Rs 2.45 lakh crore for the December quarter. Total advances were Rs 2.17 lakh crore at the end of December 31, 2023, Yes Bank said in a regulatory filing.
Congress announced Alka Lamba as their candidate from Kalkaji for the upcoming assembly polls. She will compete against AAP's Atishi. Lamba, former AAP member and current All India Mahila Congress chief, won Chandani Chowk in 2015. Congress has released three lists so far with a total of 47 candidates. AAP has also announced its list of all candidates.
Gujarat-based Rajputana Stainless Ltd has filed its preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that Blinkit's new 10-minute ambulance service must adhere to legal requirements. He also addressed concerns from small retailers about e-commerce practices and highlighted ongoing government monitoring. Goyal mentioned few unicorn startups experiencing valuation drops and praised India's supportive ecosystem for startups and data centers.
SBI new deposit schemes: The State Bank of India has launched two new deposit schemes namely, Har Ghar Lakhpati and SBI Patrons. Know the details for the same.
Elon Musk, world's richest man, has a net worth with over $400 million. Musk’s net worth stood at $442.1 billion, up $213 billion from the start of 2024. After Musk, the second richest person is Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos whose net worth is $251 billion and the gap between the net worth of two tech leaders is surprising.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that despite global economic uncertainties, India's exports of goods and services are anticipated to surpass USD 800 billion this fiscal, setting a new record. The previous fiscal year saw exports at USD 778 billion. India's export basket is large, and services exports are growing rapidly, indicating a resilient economic performance amidst global challenges.
China is seeing a surge in infections caused by human metapneumovirus (HMPV), mostly in children under 14. Despite the uptick, the Indian health ministry states there is no cause for alarm, with no substantial increase in respiratory outbreaks within the country and prepared healthcare systems.
Reduced receivable days indicate faster payment collection, improving cash flow. StocksEdge scans identified five Nifty200 companies excelling in efficiency, reflecting strong credit management, customer discipline, and enhanced financial health.
Rohit Sharma's recent Test match against Australia might be his final appearance in Test cricket for India. He has already retired from T20 Internationals and could retire from international cricket after next month's Champions Trophy. The selectors will decide his and Virat Kohli's future in the national team following the Australia series.
In a pretty recent development it has been known that the famous company Apple has eventually agreed to settle a lawsuit which dates back to the year 2019 for a whopping $95 million. Speculations were there that Siri of Apple was actually eavesdropping and that is why members actually filed a class action lawsuit.
The EPFO has completed the nationwide rollout of its Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS), benefiting over 68 lakh pensioners. The new system allows pensioners to withdraw their pensions from any bank branch and ensures seamless disbursements, even when changing locations or bank branches. This reform, praised by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, aims to modernise and simplify pension services for all beneficiaries.
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the merger of the National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore with Cosmos Co-operative Bank Limited, to take effect from January 6, 2025. Following this, branches of NCBL will operate as Cosmos branches. Previously, RBI imposed an Rs 8.30 lakh penalty on Cosmos for violating certain regulations.
The NYT Connections puzzle has rapidly gained popularity among word game enthusiasts, captivating players across the globe with its engaging and rewarding challenges.
Maddock Films announces a lineup of eight diverse horror-comedy films over the next four years, highlighted by successes like Stree 2. With innovations rooted in Indian culture, the studio aims to culminate its cinematic universe journey in the epic two-part Mahayudh (2028), redefining the horror-comedy genre.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasised the importance of mutual willingness in restoring ties with India, responded to India’s MEA spokesperson’s comments, and provided an update on Pakistan's diplomatic outreach. He discussed efforts to rebuild relations with Bangladesh, the ongoing terrorism challenges with Afghanistan, and recent advancements in Pakistan's nuclear energy sector.
The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan III in Delhi-NCR due to worsening pollution levels. With an AQI of 371, restrictions include bans on non-essential construction, diesel medium goods vehicles, and older petrol and diesel cars. Classes up to grade V will operate in hybrid mode.
Novak Djokovic has opened up about the emotional toll of balancing his record-breaking career with family life.
New Delhi has strongly denied two Washington Post reports, one suggesting a failed plot to impeach Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and another alleging Indian agents' attempts to eliminate terror elements in Pakistan. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticized the newspaper's credibility, asserting a pattern of hostility towards India.
Bank of Baroda’s global advances grew 11.65% YoY to Rs 11.72 lakh crore in Q3FY25, up from Rs 10.49 lakh crore in Q3FY24. Meanwhile, global deposits rose 11.82% YoY to Rs 13.92 lakh crore, compared to Rs 12.45 lakh crore in the same quarter last year, showcasing consistent growth in the bank’s core metrics.
Indian consumer goods firm Marico on Friday estimated its consolidated quarterly revenue will rise in the mid-teen percentage range, boosted by improving rural consumption and higher demand for its Parachute and Saffola brands of oils.
