ESAF Small Finance Bank

‘ESAF SFB’s next Rs 50,000 crore journey will be faster’: K. Paul Thomas

ESAF Small Finance Bank CEO K. Paul Thomas details reaching the ₹50,000-crore business milestone through its secured MARG asset diversification…

July 24, 2026 01:45 IST

Geopolitical risks lift bond yields to one-year high; rupee sinks to new low

Geopolitical tensions push 10-year bond yield to one-year high of 6.88%, while rupee hits record low amid oil price surge…

March 23, 2026 22:01 IST

‘Secured assets in low, mid income segment to drive next phase of growth’: K Paul Thomas

ESAF Small Finance Bank is strategically shifting its focus toward secured lending, reducing its unsecured loan portfolio from 65% to…

January 9, 2026 20:14 IST

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Delhi Protests Over Exam Leaks Trigger Mobile Internet Cuts and Metro Closures, Disrupting Local Businesses

CJP Protests force Delhi to close metro stations, suspend mobile internet; businesses hit

Ongoing protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over competitive exam leaks led authorities to suspend mobile internet and close…

By Aniket Sharma

India News

July 24, 2026 02:34 IST

Waaree Renewable Technologies Pursues 11 GW Solar EPC Bids in West Asia Amid Global Expansion

Waaree Renewable chases 11 GW overseas solar EPC orders

Eyes West Asia for growth; pursues 25-26 GW domestic pipeline and `20,000-cr T&D opportunities

By Raghavendra Kamath

Industry

July 24, 2026 01:34 IST

SEBI Proposes New Mutual Fund-Only PMS Category with Lower ₹25 Lakh Investment Threshold

SEBI proposes MF-only PMS framework

Reduces minimum investment threshold to Rs 25 lakh

By Kushan Shah

Market

July 24, 2026 01:27 IST

Around 70% of FY26 ECBs Routed Through GIFT City as It Emerges as India’s Global Financial Gateway

Uptick in GIFT City registrations

GIFT City has cemented its position as a primary gateway for global capital, routing approximately 70% of external commercial borrowings…

By Geeta Nair

Industry

July 24, 2026 01:20 IST

Why India Should Rethink Airport Ownership Rules to Spark Airline Competition

Room for another

Airport operators could widen airline competition, provided conflicts of interest are firmly ring-fenced

By The Financial Express

Opinion

July 24, 2026 01:06 IST

The Connectivity Paradox: Why India’s World-Cheapest Data Isn’t Necessarily the Most Affordable

India’s telecom paradox

Boasting cheapest data in absolute dollar terms while lacking the most affordable connectivity has direct consequences on how we think…

By TV Ramachandran

Opinion

July 24, 2026 01:01 IST

Beyond Energy Security: How India Can Build an Industrial Advantage Through the Electric Vehicle Transition

India’s edge lies in electric

Industry, jobs, grid & cleaner air: each worth having individually & could insure against uncertainty

Opinion

Updated: July 24, 2026 00:44 IST

BIG FM Transforms into AI-Powered 'One Big World' Ecosystem to Drive Hyperlocal Media Convergence

Stepping beyond the airwaves Premium Story

BIG FM is betting big on its unified platform that addresses media fluid consumption habits, while enabling cross-platform execution for…

By Christina Moniz

Brand Wagon

July 24, 2026 00:33 IST

AI Evolves from Assistant to Active Attacker, Driving Cyber Threats at Scale: Check Point Research

AI is becoming an active cyber attacker: Check Point Research

Artificial intelligence has shifted from assisting cyber attacks to actively executing them, including malware development, vulnerability discovery, and automated exploitation,…

By FE Bureau

Technology

July 24, 2026 00:28 IST