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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TopicBanking revolution

Topic: Banking revolution

India’s banking revolution has started without the banks

The country’s licensing policy for financial institutions is past its sell-by date. Innovative solutions are out there but require regulation.

Banking big-wigs turn to self-employment as Indian credit markets look worse than ever

The bankers branching out say that the recent market turmoil has created the need for a more boutique approach to navigating the credit markets.

India’s banking revolution fails to reach the poor

Pulled into the banking system, villagers have ended up stuck in long queues and struggling with dry ATMs.

On Camera

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.