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SBI's balance sheet size bigger than GDP of 175 countries: Data

In the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the SBI has opened 15 crore accounts, has enrolled 14.6 crore people under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), 6.7 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), and 1.73 crore in Atal Pension Yojana (APY).

Jul 1, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end higher despite Iran-Israel truce tensions

Sensex, Nifty end with slight gains as investors remain cautious

After touching an intra-day high of 83,874.29, the Sensex finally closed at 83,697.29, gaining 90.83 points or 0.11 per cent.

Jul 1, 2025

Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 25,500

At around 9.26 am, Sensex was trading 188.66 points or 0.23 per cent up at 83,795.12 while the Nifty added 54.80 points or 0.21 per cent at 25,571.85

Jul 1, 2025

Number of new firms registered in India clocks 29 pc jump in May

Number of new firms registered in India clocks 29% jump in May

The total number of registered companies in the country as on May 31, 2025, has now gone up to 28,96,943, of which 65 per cent (18,90,305) are active. There is an increase of 0.2 per cent in the total proportion of active companies when compared to April 2025, according to the Ministry.

Jun 30, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open lower as Trump tariffs trigger global sell-off

Sensex, Nifty end lower after rising for 4 straight sessions

The Sensex dropped 452 points, or 0.54 per cent, to close at 83,606.46. During the day, it moved between an intra-day high of 84,099.53 and a low of 83,482.13.

Jun 30, 2025

GST enters 8th year after rollout with record collections, thumbs up from 85 pc taxpayers

GST has transformed the logistics industry. Long queues of trucks at state borders and corruption-prone checkpoints have become a thing of the past. Goods now move faster and more freely across state lines.

Jun 30, 2025

9 of top 10 most valued firms add Rs 2.34 lakh crore in market cap this week

HDFC Bank added Rs 37,342.73 crore to reach a valuation of Rs 15.44 lakh crore. Bajaj Finance saw its market capitalisation rise by Rs 26,037.88 crore, taking its total value to Rs 5.88 lakh crore.

Jun 29, 2025

India projected to see GDP growth of 6.5 pc in FY26: S&P Global Ratings

Over 130 UK GCCs in India generate $6.5 billion annually, employ 2 lakh people: Report

While the global cost of setting up 100-member teams has increased by 8 per cent, India continues to offer up to 50 per cent lower costs than the UK. India also has the largest AI-ready workforce in the world, and UK Global Capability Centres are tapping into this with increasing urgency.

Jun 29, 2025

Indian stock market opens higher, all eyes on US reciprocal tariff deadline

Market outlook: PMI, auto sales, FII activity, key economic data to drive stock market this week

India's industrial production data for the month of May will be released on June 30, which will offer insights into the country's manufacturing output.

Jun 29, 2025

India curbs jute imports from Bangladesh as dumping hurts local farmers and mills

These restrictions will apply to imports into India of Bangladesh jute and allied fibre products across all land and seaports, with the exception of the Nhava Sheva seaport, according to an official statement.

Jun 28, 2025

New biomass guidelines to boost bio-energy, ease of doing business

New biomass guidelines to change alternative energy future, ease of doing business

The guidelines also encourage significant simplification of documentation requirements. Developers of briquette and pellet manufacturing plants will no longer be required to submit number of documents related to clearance matters.

Jun 28, 2025

Indian stock markets stage sharp rebound this week, FII buying returns

FII buying triggers sharp rebound by Sensex, Nifty last week

After a cautious start, indices gained traction midweek as tensions between Iran and Israel appeared to ease, and global risk appetite returned.

Jun 28, 2025

India clocks current account surplus of $13.5 billion in Jan-March quarter

Net services receipts increased to $53.3 billion in Q4 2024-25 from $42.7 billion in the same quarter of the previous year. Services exports have risen on a year-on-year basis in major categories such as business services and computer services, the RBI said.

Jun 27, 2025

How to link your PAN card with your Aadhaar card online

Key financial changes coming in July: From Aadhaar-PAN rule to new bank charges

From July 15, the MAD will now include total GST, EMI amount, all fees and finance charges, 2 per cent of the outstanding balance, and any overlimit amount. This is a shift from the earlier method, which took either 5 per cent of certain charges or 100 per cent of finance charges -- whichever was higher -- along with other fees.

Jun 27, 2025

Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

The Sensex climbed 303.03 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 84,058.90. It traded within a range of 83,645.41 to 84,089.35 during the day.

Jun 27, 2025

Indian markets likely to rise in Q3 FY26: Morgan Stanley

One of the key triggers could be the upcoming corporate earnings season. Morgan Stanley expects many companies to beat market expectations due to lower base comparisons, improved efficiency, and steady demand from consumers.

Jun 27, 2025

Indian stock market opens higher, Sensex above 79,500

Nifty Financial Services index becomes best-performing sector, surges 15.5 pc in H1 2025

According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOSL), the new rules reduce the amount of money lenders need to set aside for under-construction projects.

Jun 27, 2025

India's GDP projected to grow at 6.2 pc in FY26 with inflation around 4 pc: Report

The Current Account Deficit or CAD (as per cent of GDP) is projected at 1.0 per cent in FY25 and 0.9 per cent in FY26, while the fiscal deficit is estimated at 4.4 per cent, according to a CareEdge Ratings report.

Jun 27, 2025

Stock market opens higher as Trump indicates 'great' trade deal with India

US President Donald Trump has hinted at a "very big" trade deal with India, weeks after a team of negotiators from the two countries held four-day closed-door talks on the agreement. Addressing the 'Big Beautiful Event' at the White House, Trump said he has a "great deal" with India.

Jun 27, 2025

RBI's new project finance directions to cushion banks against risk: Report

The new direction brings in a higher base level standard asset provisioning for under-construction projects set at 1 per cent and a slightly higher 1.25 per cent for under-construction CRE exposures (that compares with the extant 0.4 per cent to 1.0 per cent), with step-ups linked to DCCO deferment period.

Jun 26, 2025

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

SBI's balance sheet size bigger than GDP of 175 countries: Data

Sensex, Nifty end with slight gains as investors remain cautious

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 25,500

Number of new firms registered in India clocks 29% jump in May

Sensex, Nifty end lower after rising for 4 straight sessions

GST enters 8th year after rollout with record collections, thumbs up from 85 pc taxpayers

9 of top 10 most valued firms add Rs 2.34 lakh crore in market cap this week

Over 130 UK GCCs in India generate $6.5 billion annually, employ 2 lakh people: Report

Market outlook: PMI, auto sales, FII activity, key economic data to drive stock market this week

India curbs jute imports from Bangladesh as dumping hurts local farmers and mills

New biomass guidelines to change alternative energy future, ease of doing business

FII buying triggers sharp rebound by Sensex, Nifty last week

India clocks current account surplus of $13.5 billion in Jan-March quarter

Key financial changes coming in July: From Aadhaar-PAN rule to new bank charges

Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

Indian markets likely to rise in Q3 FY26: Morgan Stanley

Nifty Financial Services index becomes best-performing sector, surges 15.5 pc in H1 2025

India's GDP projected to grow at 6.2 pc in FY26 with inflation around 4 pc: Report

Stock market opens higher as Trump indicates 'great' trade deal with India

RBI's new project finance directions to cushion banks against risk: Report

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