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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicFinancial sector

Topic: Financial sector

IMF suggestions on fiscal, financial, labour reforms amid global risks are notable. India must pay heed

While IMF welcomes India's shift towards debt-based fiscal anchor, it recommends improvements to the framework, besides endorsing ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​exchange rate flexibility & other steps.

AI is revolutionising banking & finance, but over-reliance, misuse may pose financial stability risks

If many market participants tend to use similar models, correlated risk & herding behaviour can amplify stability risks. Regulatory guardrails are important.

RBI’s leap into cloud services is a step back for innovation, competition & regulation

The RBI claims its cloud facility will boost the security & integrity of financial sector data. But why is a central bank competing with private players that are already in the market?

Indian Financial Sector – Growth, Maturity and Promise

The Indian Financial Sector is made of various components like Mutual Funds, the Insurance sector, Fintech, Banks etc.

India’s financial sector sees no point in addressing consumer grievances. Here’s how to fix it

It's not enough to have laws that regulate firms or nodal officers who address grievances. India needs a system that sets right incentives for firms and consumers.

Off The Cuff with Arvind Panagariya

Arvind Panagariya, Professor, Columbia University & Former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog was the guest in the latest digital edition of Off the Cuff. In a...

Yes Bank crisis: Has Modi govt done enough to fix financial sector woes to revive economy?

The crisis at India’s fourth-largest private lender, Yes Bank, is a reflection of the wider set of problems being faced by India’s banking and financial sector.

We have turned the corner on NBFC & real estate crises, IndusInd Bank CEO Sobti says

IndusInd joins Axis Bank & Edelweiss Financial Services in predicting that the Indian financial sector’s woes will ease soon.

Acquittal of Pehlu Khan lynching accused is shameful, will embolden cow vigilantes

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Modi has a long list of challenges to tackle in his second term, say economists

From growth revival to job creation to land and labour reforms, there are many economic challenges that need the new Modi government's intervention.

On Camera

Imagine if Epstein files named Rahul Gandhi or MK Stalin. What would BJP and TV media do?

The questions are not going to go away. But future generations will know who refused to ask the tough questions and who didn’t.

Tamil Nadu FM presents interim budget, attacks Centre for ‘artificially inflating’ state’s debt

DMK govt accuses Centre of withholding funds, tightening borrowing, unilateral deductions from state accounts. Says Centre's accounting & funding decisions have 'artificially inflated' debt burden.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.