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Banks, NBFCs to remain key growth drivers as credit grows faster than broa
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
However, despite the steady growth, India's retail credit penetration remains far below global standards, the report said. Asset quality of the banking sector has dramatically improved in the recent past leading to a sharp drop in credit cost. The credit-to-GDP ratio, after peaking around th
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Parliament Session: Lok Sabha introduces VB-G RAM-G Bill 2025
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed the introduction of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also referred to as the VB-G RAM-G Bill, which aims to replace the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
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Pakistan: Economic activity at risk as cargo strike disrupts essential sup
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Business leaders in Pakistan's Karachi have warned that economic activity in the port city and across the province may come to a standstill as a cargo transporters' strike enters its ninth day. According to Dawn, the ongoing strike has severely disrupted the movement of goods and threatens t
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Delhi HC seeks DGCA reply on Pilots' Contempt Plea over fatigue management
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The plea contends that the DGCA diluted the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms by approving airline-specific schemes that do not fully comply with the timelines and conditions previously placed before the court.
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Oxford event explores contemporary national liberation movements, focusing
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Khurshid Ahmed, Director of Research at BASC, participated as a key speaker. The programme, held in Oxford city, was attended by academics, students, and political and social activists, marking the first international public discussion in Oxford focused specifically on the armed national lib
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FMCG companies see demand recovery; GST cuts, price reductions boost sales
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in India are witnessing signs of demand recovery, supported by recent GST-linked price cuts and higher promotional activity, according to a report by ICICI Bank.
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Go Dharmic's Salt Ride 2025 - A Historic Ride for Climate Action and Compa
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 16: Go Dharmic will host Salt Ride 2025, a 440 km cycling challenge from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's 1930 Salt March. This seven-day journey brings together cyclists, environmental supporters, and humanitarian advocates in a p
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Orlando Bloom shares what he looks for in a partner after Katy Perry break
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a light-hearted TikTok video, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star responded to a question from People Gallery's Maurice Kamara on whether he would "rather have a partner with style or funds." Bloom quipped, "Both. You have to pick one of those?"
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Kate Hudson to receive Costume Designers Guild's Spotlight Award
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Spotlight Award is presented to actors who value the collaborative artistry of costume designers in bringing memorable screen characters to life. Previous recipients of the award include renowned performers such as Amy Adams, Angela Bassett, Annette Bening, Halle Berry, Cate Blanchett, G
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Business growth in India slows in December; HSBC Composite PMI falls to 58
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The pace of business growth in India slowed slightly in December, but overall activity in the private sector remained strong, according to the latest HSBC PMI data released on Tuesday.
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Visa Unveils New Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Singapore, December 16: Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of its Stablecoins Advisory Practice. The new value-added service offering by Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) provides actionable insights and recommendations to guide banks, fintechs, m
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Russian Kyzyl Is Rewriting India's Lingerie Story with True Knitted Seamle
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16: In a rapidly evolving India where women are redefining ambition, leadership, and self-expression, confidence has taken on a deeper meaning. It is no longer just about appearance, but about feeling supported and comfortable throughout everyday life. Yet, despit
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