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Sunday, October 26, 2025
TopicDBS Bank Ltd.

Topic: DBS Bank Ltd.

Govt approves merger of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS India

The withdrawal restrictions have also been lifted. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said those responsible for deteriorating financial health of the bank would be penalised.

Two years back, RBI had rejected DBS Bank’s bid for 50% stake in Lakshmi Vilas Bank

RBI has put struggling LVB under moratorium, and proposed its merger with DBS’ India subsidiary DBIL. In 2018, LVB was valued at Rs 3,500-5,000 crore.

Rupee goes from best performing Asian currency to worst as oil, Kashmir puncture sentiment

The rupee’s losses have deepened in recent days amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Rupee could soon touch 75 per dollar, some lenders predict

India’s August trade deficit is likely to remain at $17-$18 billion, while Fed reserve is set to raise rates again, both of which will weigh on the rupee.

On Camera

After losing no.2 carmaker spot, Hyundai is betting big on the new Venue

Indian car buyers are just as tech-obsessed as their Chinese counterparts, and that obsession has taken precedence over handling and performance.

Paper in MoSPI journal flags financial inclusion gap—highest among Hindus, lowest for Muslims

Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.