RBI appoints two Additional Directors on Yes Bank's new board

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 12: Kody Technolab Limited today announced the launch of Medigo Robot, a health screening robot developed to enable rapid preventive health assessments and expand access to routine screening across healthcare, public, and institutional environments.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 12: The 8th edition of the o2h Collaborative Innovation Conference concluded in Ahmedabad, bringing together an eclectic gathering of entrepreneurs, scientists, venture investors, policymakers and changemakers for a day of dialogue, debate and shared curiosity.

If crude oil prices sustain above USD 100 per barrel in FY27, the Central government's annual additional expenditure could rise by Rs 3.6 lakh crore, according to a report by Elara Securities.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri will give a statement in Lok Sabha on the overall energy position of India amid West Asia conflict that has invariably affected shipping lines.

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 12: As a strategic move to refresh and strengthen its core vision, Hong Leong Islamic Bank ("HLB Islamic" or the "Bank") is transitioning to a refreshed consumer-facing brand identity, now known as HLB Islamic, and a strengthened core proposition that approaches financial services not as a series of siloed products and transactions, but as total wealth stewardship through a Shariah-principle-guided life-cycle approach known as Hayat @ HLB Islamic. This evolution is rooted in the Bank's new philosophy, 'Timeless Principles Guiding Tomorrow's Wealth', introduced during its 20th anniversary last December to signal a new chapter in wealth stewardship.

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], March 12: Jindal Steel has been declared the preferred bidder by the Government of Odisha for the Rengalaberha North-East Extension and Nuagan West Iron Ore Block in Keonjhar district. The iron ore block spans approximately 84 hectares. Following the successful conclusion of the online auction, Jindal Steel has committed to a final price offer of 111.15 per cent premium to the Government of Odisha.

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 12: As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across industries, many enterprises are discovering a critical gap between AI-generated responses and real business execution. While most AI tools assist with information or automate isolated steps, they often fail to operate within the structured rules, permissions, and accountability systems that real organizations require. Noida-based FuturixAI Lab Pvt. Ltd. is aiming to address that gap by building governed AI systems designed not just to answer questions, but to execute work responsibly within enterprise frameworks.

India's non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to expand faster than traditional banks over the coming decade as lenders adopt artificial intelligence and expand into new loan segments, according to a research report by Nomura.

Dubai [UAE], March 12: Wizz Financial, the global fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and digital wallets, today announced the completion of its first stablecoin-powered cross-border remittance and treasury transaction originating from the United States, with capabilities into 80 countries, in partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. ("BitGo"), an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO). Through the partnership, Wizz Financial is utilizing BitGo's institutional-grade wallet infrastructure and e-trade services to facilitate the conversion of fiat currency into stablecoins, enabling near-real-time settlement, enhanced liquidity management, and compliant, scalable cross-border remittance flows across its global network as new corridors are progressively launched.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, and HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, today announced the expansion of their co-branded credit card portfolio with the launch of two new variants: the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card. The Swiggy BLCK and Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Cards are designed to maximize value across food, quick commerce, lifestyle, and travel. Card members will enjoy enhanced, category-leading cashback on Swiggy and premium partner platforms, alongside exclusive instant discounts on Cleartrip and Nykaa. The expanded portfolio offers up to ₹48,000 in annual savings, bringing elevated, everyday benefits to a wider segment of consumers.