RBL Bank eyes 5.1% interest margin, to launch CV and used car loans, targets growth in smaller cities

RBL Bank is targeting higher net interest margins (NIM) from its retail business by expanding its share of higher-yielding assets, including a foray into commercial vehicle (CV) financing and used four-wheeler loans in the next three months, a top executive said.Kumar Ashish, head of retail assets and collections, said the private sector lender is looking…

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Top stocks to buy in upcoming week: Spotlight on the bulls – check stock recommendations with a 3-month horizon

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBICAP Securities, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, and LT Foods are the top stock picks for the upcoming week. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks with a 3-month horizon: Nifty View The…

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Gold rate outlook: Gold prices likely to stay under pressure as investors eye key US macro data, say analysts

Gold rate outlook: Gold prices are expected to remain subdued next week as investors await crucial US macroeconomic data, which may offer fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates, analysts said.Improving risk appetite and easing geopolitical tensions have reduced investor interest in traditional safe-haven assets like gold, pushing them towards riskier assets…

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PLI scheme for telecom: Only half of eligible firms get Rs 1,162 crore in incentives till FY25, says DoT

Just 21 out of the 42 manufacturers eligible under the telecom production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme have received incentives till March 31, 2025, with total disbursements reaching Rs 1,162 crore, according to data provided by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).The telecom PLI scheme, which began on April 1, 2021, and is scheduled to end in the…

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Indian Railways announces three big steps for train ticketing! New charting, Tatkal ticket booking, reservation system – what they means for passengers

We take a look at the top three upcoming changes in train ticketing and what they mean for passengers: Indian Railways train ticket operations set for a major revamp: In a move aimed at enhancing comfort for passengers, Indian Railways is planning to gradually roll out three key changes to its passenger reservation system. The…

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Aviation foray: Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal backs LAT Aerospace, aims to disrupt regional air travel with compact air-stops

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal is venturing into the regional aviation space with LAT Aerospace, a startup that aims to redefine short-haul air travel in India, according to a LinkedIn post by LAT co-founder Surobhi Das.“While building Zomato and flying across India, Deepinder and I kept circling back to the same question: Why is regional air…

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Top 10 firms’ m-cap: Reliance leads Rs 2.34 lakh crore surge; Infosys only laggard as Sensex rises 1,650 points this week

The market capitalisation of nine of India’s top-10 most valued companies rose by Rs 2,34,565.53 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer in step with the buoyant equity markets.The benchmark BSE Sensex surged 1,650.73 points or 2% during the same period. From the top-10 pack, Infosys was the only firm to…

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MSMEs burdened by high compliance costs; face over 1,450 regulations annually: Report

India’s manufacturing MSMEs are facing an overwhelming regulatory burden, with compliance costs ranging between Rs 13 to Rs 17 lakh per year, according to a new report by TeamLease RegTech. Titled ‘Decoding Compliance for Manufacturing MSMEs in India’, the study highlights the high volume, complexity, and cost of adhering to India’s regulatory landscape for small…

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Trade fallout: India’s ban on Pakistan-origin cargo at ports triggers spike in freight costs, delays for Islamabad – Report

India’s ban on ships carrying goods originating in or exported from Pakistan has led to a sharp rise in freight charges and longer shipping times for Pakistani importers, Dawn newspaper reported, citing industry officials.The ban, imposed on May 2, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack, prohibits both direct and indirect movement of Pakistani goods through…

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