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Startups & Venture Capital 14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sells Majority Stake to Bodhi Tree Systems in $180 Million Deal

Adyar Ananda Bhavan, the Chennai-based sweets and vegetarian restaurant chain, has sold a majority stake to Bodhi Tree Systems in a transaction valued at about $180 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal marks a significant move by the James Murdoch- and Uday Shankar-founded investment platform deeper into India’s consumer and food services market.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

RBI Extends Supersession of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank Board by One Year

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the supersession of the Board of Directors of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank until November 24, 2025, prolonging central bank oversight of the lender. Satya Prakash Pathak will continue as Administrator as the RBI seeks to strengthen governance and address material concerns over the bank’s operations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

FCNR(B) Buffer Buys India Time, but $170 Billion Repayment Wall Looms: Uday Kotak

Uday Kotak has described India’s more than $130 billion FCNR(B) mobilisation as a powerful insurance buffer against global volatility, saying it has bought the country three to five years of breathing room. But he warned that the same deposits will eventually need to be repaid with interest, creating a looming $160 billion to $170 billion obligation over the next three to five years. Kotak said the window should be used to deepen reforms, lift productivity and strengthen domestic competitiveness rather than assume the cushion is permanent.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Kotak Says FCNR(B) Gives India a 3-5 Year Buffer, But $170 Billion Repayment Wall Looms

Uday Kotak has described India’s more than $130 billion FCNR(B) mobilisation as a strong insurance policy against external shocks, saying it has bought the country three to five years of breathing room. But he warned that repayments, including interest, could swell to $160 billion-$170 billion over the same period, creating a significant refinancing and macroeconomic challenge. Kotak said the window should be used to deepen reforms, boost technology investment and improve domestic competitiveness rather than rely on the buffer as a permanent shield.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance02 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Kotak Says FCNR(B) Has Bought India Time, but $170 Billion Repayment Wall Looms

Uday Kotak has described India’s more than $130 billion FCNR(B) mobilisation as a powerful buffer against external shocks, saying it has effectively bought the country three to five years of breathing space. But he warned that repayments, including interest, could swell to $160 billion-$170 billion over the same period, underscoring the need for structural reforms rather than reliance on temporary liquidity.

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Real Estate & Construction4h ago

Five Arrested in Krishna District for Fake Land Documents and Fraudulent Sales

Police in Krishna district have arrested a five-member gang accused of fabricating registration records and selling vacant lands without the knowledge of the original owners. Investigators say the group targeted vulnerable property holders, including senior citizens, bedridden patients and NRIs, and used forged death certificates and impersonation to execute the fraud.

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National Governance & Policy15 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Jaishankar Says China Border Has Become 'More Alive' as India Upgrades Frontier Infrastructure

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India’s border with China has become “more alive,” underscoring a sharper operational focus on the frontier amid continuing strategic competition. He said India’s ability to deploy troops along the border has improved markedly, reflecting sustained investment in roads, bridges, tunnels and other military-enabling infrastructure.

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National Governance & Policy30 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Jaishankar Heads to U.S. for G20 Foreign Ministers’ Talks as Rubio Opens Geopolitical Deliberations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in the United States to take part in the two-day G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, a forum expected to focus on mounting geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and the strains on multilateral diplomacy. The deliberations will open with an address by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, setting the tone for discussions on conflict, strategic competition and the future of global cooperation.

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National Governance & Policy24 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Jaishankar Meets Azerbaijan’s Leadership as India Seeks Diplomatic Reset

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s meetings with Azerbaijan’s President and Foreign Minister signal a cautious Indian effort to stabilise a relationship strained by Baku’s criticism of Operation Sindoor and its public calls for progress on Kashmir. The talks come as Azerbaijan’s foreign minister emphasised trade, tourism and energy cooperation after what he described as a fruitful discussion with his Indian counterpart.

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India Entertainment & Culture23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Ranga Shankara Festival 2026 to Spotlight Six Plays on Identity, Migration and Belonging

Ranga Shankara’s 2026 theatre festival will bring six productions to Bengaluru from groups making their debut in the city, framing a season around identity, belonging and the pressures that shape both. The lineup spans migration, memory, caste, gender and climate change, underscoring how contemporary Indian theatre is increasingly using lived experience and linguistic diversity to interrogate social change.

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National Governance & Policy20 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Jaishankar Welcomes UAE Foreign Minister Al Nahyan in Mumbai Ahead of Wide-Ranging Talks

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai on Monday, setting the stage for wide-ranging discussions scheduled for October 20. The meeting underscores the continued momentum in India-UAE ties, with both sides expected to review cooperation across trade, investment, energy, and regional issues.

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National Governance & Policy20 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Jaishankar Meets Swift Chief in Delhi as India Deepens Global Payments Dialogue

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the chief executive of Swift in New Delhi on Tuesday, underscoring India’s continuing engagement with the infrastructure that underpins cross-border finance. The meeting comes as New Delhi seeks to strengthen its links with global payment systems while preserving policy space in an increasingly fragmented financial order.

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James Murdoch(1)India(1)Bodhi Tree Systems(1)Adyar Ananda Bhavan(1)