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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India needs large, world-class banks to support its expanding economy, adding that the government is in talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and lenders to build scale and strengthen the sector.Speaking at the 12th SBI Banking and Economics Conclave 2025, Sitharaman urged banks to deepen and…

MUMBAI: State Bank of India said it will divest 3.2 crore shares, or 6.3%, of its stake in SBI Funds Management through an IPO, subject to regulatory approvals. Co-promoter Amundi India Holding will sell 1.9 crore shares, or 3.7%, taking the total offering to 10% of the company’s equity, or about 5.1 crore shares. The…

File photo: JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon (Picture credit: AP) JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon has said the bank’s workforce is likely to remain steady or even grow as artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in its operations. His comments counter the widespread concern that automation will cause massive…

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has denied applications from Chinasat and Hong Kong-based operators ApStar and AsiaSat. (AI image) India has started the process of restricting satellite usage linked to Chinese entities for domestic broadcasters and teleporters, as part of its strategy to strengthen security measures against its northern neighbour during…

The divide between domestic and foreign institutional investments in Indian equities has grown to its widest in 25 years, highlighting a clear shift in market participation. As per ET, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) now hold 18.26% of all NSE-listed companies, an increase of 44 basis points in the September quarter — their highest level on…

MCX Gold has shown signs of exhaustion after its recent rally and appears to have some room for a corrective move on the downside. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are showing signs of exhaustion, and traders should adopt a cautious approach, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of America’s busiest markets from Friday, an unprecedented move to ensure flight safety as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic controllers. The announcement, made Wednesday, could affect thousands of flights daily, as the FAA manages more than 44,000 aircraft movements each…

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian shares gained on Thursday, recovering some of the previous session’s sharp losses as investor sentiment improved following upbeat US jobs data and a rebound on Wall Street. According to news agency AFP, the rally came after figures from payrolls firm ADP showed that US private sector employment jumped more…

Mumbai: A State Bank of India research report has called for a long-term national gold policy that defines gold’s role, as money or as a commodity, and aligns it with broader financial reforms. The report said such a framework should link to India’s plans for capital account convertibility and encourage investment through the monetisation of…

NEW DELHI: A high-powered government committee on artificial intelligence (AI) has said India does not require a separate law to regulate AI at this moment as a large number of risks associated with the cutting-edge technological leap can be handled by existing laws. It did, however, highlight the need to create an India-specific risk assessment…