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Indian banks move to align project finance lending norms to curb arbitrage

Indian banks are working on a common framework for project finance lending in a bid to reduce regulatory arbitrage, improve consistency in underwriting, and limit divergent audit findings across lenders. The discussions are expected to bring together state-run and private banks to agree on shared parameters for assessing and monitoring long-gestation projects.

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Startups & Venture Capital5h ago

IIT-Madras Deep-Tech Fund Closes First Rs 450 Crore, Backing Frontier Startups in Defence, Space and AI

The IIT Madras-led Unicorn Frontier Fund has reached a Rs 450 crore first close, marking a major early milestone for its Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech investment vehicle. Backed by alumni, family offices, institutions, corporates and banks, the fund has already deployed capital into four startups working on rocket engines, air-quality technology, quantum instrumentation and energy storage.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance8h ago

India's 6.94% GS 2036 Auction Draws Strong Demand, Sees Partial Allotment as Cut-Off Settles at Rs 98.58

India's latest government securities auction for the 6.94% GS 2036 bond drew robust investor interest, with bids far exceeding the notified amount and the issue ultimately seeing partial allotment in the competitive segment. The Reserve Bank of India accepted the full notified underwriting support from primary dealers, while recording no devolvement, underscoring steady market appetite for long-dated sovereign paper.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Bulletin Flags India's 7.8% Growth Resilience Amid West Asia Shock, Inflation Pressures and Banking Funding Debate

The Reserve Bank of India's September 2026 Bulletin presents an economy that remains notably resilient despite renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising energy prices and volatile global markets. Alongside reporting 7.8% growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, the Bulletin argues that a higher credit-deposit ratio alone is not a reliable sign of banking stress and points to strong foreign exchange reserves, FDI inflows and narrowing trade deficits as key buffers.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance55m ago

RBI Bulletin Says India's Economy Is Shielding Financial and External Sectors From Global Turbulence

India's financial and external sectors continue to benefit from a resilient domestic economy, even as geopolitical tensions, weather disruptions and firmer global bond yields weigh on the outlook, the Reserve Bank of India said in its latest bulletin. The central bank's assessment pointed to strong GDP growth, healthy foreign exchange reserves, steady credit momentum and moderate current account pressures, while warning that rising crude oil prices and food inflation could complicate the inflation path ahead.

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Startups & Venture Capital5h ago

IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I Secures Rs 450 Crore First Close, Targets Deep-Tech Breakout in India

The IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I has reached a Rs 450 crore first close and has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore into four deep-tech startups spanning space, quantum, batteries and carbon capture. Backed by IIT Madras, IIT Madras Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures, the fund is part of a larger Rs 1,000 crore vehicle designed to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial scale.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance6h ago

Government Says New UPI Merchant Fee Won't Hit Consumers as India Moves to Protect Digital Payments Growth

Government sources on Thursday said the proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will be borne by merchants, not consumers, and will not flow into government coffers. The move, effective October 15, is aimed at building a sustainable revenue model for the digital payments ecosystem while keeping person-to-person UPI transfers free and shielding most small merchants from the charge.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance8h ago

Fear of Authority, Trust in Digital Payments Fuel Cybercrime Victimhood, Indian Policing Report Warns

A new report on cybercrime in India says victims are not only those with low digital exposure, but also people who wrongly assume digital payments are inherently safer than other modes. Experts at the launch of the Status of Policing in India Report 2026 said fear of authority, weak bank accountability and organised social engineering are helping cybercriminals thrive.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicySept 26, 2026

Rupee Gains Ground as Public Sector Banks Intervene in Forex Market

The Indian rupee appreciated by 15 paise to close at 95.81 against the US dollar, bolstered by strategic interventions from the Reserve Bank of India. However, rising bond yields and external financing pressures continue to pose challenges for currency stability.

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