Policybazaar launches student term insurance at Rs 388 per month
Policybazaar on August 19 launched a Student Term Plan for individuals aged 18 to 25, with life cover up to Rs 50 lakh and premiums starting at Rs 388 per month. The…
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SBI cuts bulk FD rates by 25 bps for short tenors
State Bank of India has reduced interest rates on domestic bulk term deposits of Rs 3 crore and above by up to 25 basis points for select maturities, effective August 15, 2026.…
India’s export growth relies on Chinese imports, data shows
India's merchandise exports grew 17.04% in April-July 2026 compared to the same period last year, but imports surged 19.27% to $292.38 billion, driven largely by Chinese components for smartphones and pharmaceuticals, ThePrint…
Child FD schemes compared: PNB, YES Bank, post office options
Parents looking to save for their children have multiple fixed deposit and small savings options, each with different interest rates and rules. PNB's Balika Shiksha Yojana deposits Rs 3,000 from the government…
Tempsens Instruments Rs 650 crore IPO opens today
Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd's initial public offering for Rs 650 crore opens on Thursday, 20 August, for subscription and will close on Monday, 24 August. The price band is fixed at Rs…
Bank credit growth hits 17%, broad-based recovery signalled
Bank credit growth crossed 17% for the fortnight ending July 15, 2026, the highest in two years, driven by lower lending rates, supportive tax policies and better systemic liquidity. The uptick is…
Top private banks cut 10,000 jobs as NBFCs add staff
India's top 10 private banks cut a combined 10,114 employees in FY26, marking the second consecutive year of workforce reduction, according to data from annual reports compiled by The Economic Times. The…
Yamaha RayZR 125 gets TFT screen, prices start at Rs 79,880
Yamaha has updated the RayZR 125 scooter in India with a new TFT instrument cluster and a refreshed colour palette. The TFT screen, which adds turn-by-turn navigation, is exclusive to the top-spec…
India becomes Asia’s least-preferred stock market in BofA survey
India has replaced Indonesia as Asia's least-preferred stock market in a Bank of America survey of 98 fund managers managing $272 billion in assets, with 32% of respondents net underweight on Indian…
KKR buys minority stake in BookMyShow
Global investment firm KKR has acquired a minority stake in Indian entertainment and ticketing platform BookMyShow. The companies announced the deal on Wednesday but did not disclose financial details. According to a…
