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India’s public banks outpace private banks in efficiency, says EAC-PM report, recommends more AI use

New working paper by Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) says that 'contrary to popular perceptions, public sector banks' efficiency improved to 93.12& in FY26'.

India’s banks show how AI is impacting jobs. Govt must focus on skilling

At HDFC Bank, the number of non-supervisory staff has declined by close to 5 per cent at the end of March 2026. But the strength of supervisory staff has increased by 11 per cent.

Indian banks speed up bond purchases as holdings near regulatory minimum threshold

State-owned banks bought $2.5 billion of bonds in February, the biggest monthly purchase since 2006, after selling heavily over the past year as the RBI injected liquidity.

SubscriberWrites: Why banks should focus even more on insurance and not less

The manner in which insurance is being sold being the topic of contention, it would be prudent to address the root cause rather than tinker with the manifestation.

How India and China can beat the ‘middle-income trap’ & why young Indian bankers are job hopping

Global media also explores the need for UN veto powers to be recalibrated in accordance with the new world order & the looming threat of extinction faced by India’s iconic Irani cafes.

Credit where credit’s due—Modi govt has scripted an unbelievable banking success story

Indian banks, regulators, and investors weren’t worried when crises began exploding in US and European banks earlier this year. This resilience has been a long time coming.

Govt extends deadline to collect 20% tax on foreign payments to 1 October

Annual overseas spending of below 700,000 rupees will not be subject to taxes.

Competition law must apply to PSUs. Coal India case is a good start

While there may be welfare motivations for subsidising bus travel or fertilisers, it hurts private players whose goods and services compete in the same market.

RBI deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao urges banks to address shortcomings in governance framework

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das requested the banks to strengthen governance to reduce financial instability following the collapse of several banks in the US.

RBI deputy governor calls for robust risk management, better governance at banks

Deputy governor MK Jain sought banks to ensure their actions comply with intended purpose and principles of regulation and not just stick to literal or technical interpretation.

On Camera

Hijab is a choice. Why are we so uncomfortable when Muslim women freely choose it?

A woman forced to wear a hijab is undoubtedly experiencing coercion. But so is a woman prevented from wearing one. Both situations are the same—the denial of choice.

India’s public banks outpace private banks in efficiency, says EAC-PM report, recommends more AI use

New working paper by Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) says that 'contrary to popular perceptions, public sector banks' efficiency improved to 93.12& in FY26'.

India, UK set to ink inter-government pact for electric propulsion of 4 Landing Platform Docks

Inter-Governmental Agreement will be for development of Integrated Full Electric Propulsion technology on four LPDs to be built in India, say British officials.

Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship and delusion go together

At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia.