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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
TopicState banks

Topic: State banks

India’s next govt needs to axe public sector banks to push growth

State-run banks have a very large role in Indian economy & are dragging it down as they slow. Next govt shouldn’t dodge radical bank reforms.

India set to pump Rs 13,500 crore into state banks to meet capital requirements

Govt 's infusion comes as it seeks to shore up capital buffers and help the lenders meet coupon payments on their bonds.

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Cement is hitting a wall. There’s no coming back

After decades of growth, cement consumption is bottoming out. We may never return to the peak 4.4 billion metric tons produced in 2021, even as India, Southeast Asia and Africa continue to urbanise.

Government moves to ease Chinese investment curbs, clarify e-commerce export rules

Proposals based on Gauba panel recommendations; DPIIT has also sought defence ministry's comment to increase FDI limit from 49 percent to 74 percent.

CISF to take over security of all sea ports; govt approves airport-like hybrid arrangements

Development comes in the backdrop of Amit Shah chairing meeting to set up a dedicated body for the security of vessels and port facilities. It will be called Bureau of Port Security.

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.