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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicBank merger

Topic: Bank merger

These are the 18 sectors that have been identified as ‘strategic’ for India by Modi govt

According to the plan, in strategic sectors, there will be a maximum of four public sector units and a minimum of one unit operating. The govt plans to exit the rest. 

Nirmala Sitharaman says bank merger process underway as per schedule

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also informed that the govt is closely monitoring the impact of coronavirus on Indian economy.

Cash crunch to force more mergers and acquisitions in India, Axis says

As funding situation erodes, founders are selling businesses to deleverage, or are raising equity to gain an edge over competitors, Axis Capital says.

Merger of state-run banks ‘right move but not at the right time’, says Raghuram Rajan

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says amid the economic slowdown and bad loans crisis, banks will have to focus on mergers instead of better loans.

Indiabulls and Lakshmi Vilas bank, in talks to merge, face investigation over alleged fraud

The merger is crucial for shadow lender Indiabulls, which is seeking to diversify its asset base, while Lakshmi Vilas bank needs to raise capital to meet regulatory norms.

Mega mergers fail to lure investors to public sector bank stocks

Uncertainty about the timeline of the merges and poor asset quality at the PSU banks is keeping investors away.

V Katju on Trump’s Afghan policy, K Prasad on media in Kashmir & why bank mergers is wrong

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Shares of PNB, Canara, Union Bank of India & Indian Bank plunge after govt’s merger plans

Concerns over the Modi govt's bank integration process possibly delaying lending approvals has dampened investor sentiment.

Don’t bet on India’s new mega banks but on their rivals, investors told

Consolidation comes with many challenges and investors are advised to look for value outside the 10 banks being merged, analysts say.

Modi’s bank mergers have come too late to avoid an economic crisis

Merged banks will spend the next six months on integration. Putting their balance sheets to work and issuing new bank guarantees may take a backseat.

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The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.