MUMBAI: Scheduled commercial banks have regained market share in financing the commercial sector in FY26 up to Jan 31 by expanding non-food credit faster than the overall resource pool, reversing a contraction seen in FY25 amid a surge in equity issuances and non-bank funding.Data for FY26 up to Jan 31, 2026 released in RBI’s bulletin…
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 10:42 AM IST First published on: Feb 5, 2026 at 03:19 PM IST With Parliament continuing to remain in a gridlock — the Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address without the Prime Minister’s reply — the focus throughout this week has been…
Jammu and Kashmir’s Shubham Pundir celebrates his century (PTI Photo) Ranji Trophy finals are often marathon affairs, and the ongoing summit clash between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka is following that script. After J&K posted a commanding 584 in their first innings, Karnataka reached 35 for one at lunch on Day 3 but slipped to…
Picture this: You’re in your 20s, powering through endless work nights on just five hours of sleep, hunched over a laptop on your bed, fueled by instant noodles because deadlines don’t care about dinner. A twinge in your back? Shake it off—it’ll pass. Who needs a trainer when YouTube workouts feel free and easy? It…
Indian cricket team (ANI) India did not just win on Thursday night, they produced one of the most complete batting performances in their T20 World Cup history. The 256 for four against Zimbabwe was their highest total in the tournament and it came with 17 sixes, the joint most India have hit in a T20…
UAE Stock Markets Closed: Regional Conflict Halts Trading on ADX and DFM In an unprecedented economic response to escalating regional conflict, the United Arab Emirates has announced that its two major financial markets, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will remain closed on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March…
England vs New Zealand (Screengrab) There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s national anthem accidentally played in fast forward. The unexpected goof-up left players smiling and laughing, easing tension ahead of the must-win Super Eight match at the R Premadasa Stadium. India beat…
Indian nationals currently stranded in Qatar due to flight disruptions have been urged to submit their details to help authorities assess the number of affected travellers. The advisory applies to Indian tourists and short-term visitors holding the Hayya A1 visa, whose flights out of the country were cancelled between February 28 and March 7, 2026….
Ahead of Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, the Union Budget made little to no mention of these poll-bound states, in a departure from five years ago, when they had received major allocations. The previous two Budgets had triggered political rows for their special emphasis on Bihar, which went to the…
Versova, located in the western suburbs of Mumbai, is known for its coastal charm and artistic community. The neighbourhood has become popular among actors, filmmakers, and creative professionals due to its proximity to the film industry. With modern apartments, sea views, and a relaxed lifestyle near Versova Beach, the area has steadily evolved into a…