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PNB Q3 Results: Standalone PAT rises 13% YoY to Rs 5,100 crore; NII drops 4.5%
Punjab National Bank has announced a significant 13 percent rise in its net profit for the third quarter ending December 2025. The bank's net profit reached Rs 5,100 crore. This marks a substantial improvement compared to the previous year. Asset quality also saw positive movement with a reduction in gross and net non-performing assets ratios.
Hindustan Zinc Shares Gain 2% As Silver Prices Hit Record Rs 3 Lakh/kg; Silver ETFs At All-Time High
Hindustan Zinc Share Price: Hindustan Zinc shares climbed sharply on Monday as silver prices surged to a historic high
Goa-based InstiFi receives RBI authorisation for offline payment aggregation services
InstiFi, a Goa-based payment aggregator, has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an offline payment aggregator from January 8, 2026. The approval allows InstiFi to offer Point-of-Sale (POS) machines and Sound Box–enabled static QR payment solutions to merchants across India. The company said that the authorisation enables it to expand its payments ecosystem beyond online collections to include in-store, physical payment acceptance, allowing the merchants to accept card-based and digital payments seamlessly at their premises. InstiFi had earlier received RBI authorisation to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Online on 3 June 2025, following which it went live with merchant onboarding and digital payment services. Commenting on the development, Prakash Ravindran, CEO and Director, InstiFi, said, “This authorisation is a strong validation of our compliance-first approach and long-term vision. By extending our capabilities to offline payments, we ar...
India's Crypto Industry Urges 30% Tax Reset, TDS Cut Ahead Of Budget 2026
India’s crypto leaders urge Budget 2026 to lower the 30 percent tax and TDS, boost transparency, and align regulations to foster innovation and global competitiveness.
How Does DGCA's Rs 22.20 Crore Fine Compare With IndiGo's Daily Revenue? | Explained
The Rs 22.20 crore penalty included a one-time system failure penalty of Rs 1.80 crore and a cumulative daily penalty of Rs 20.40 crore for 68 days of regulatory non-compliance
Moody’s Sees India Growing at 7.3% In FY26; Insurance Demand Set To Rise
Moody's Ratings forecasts India’s economy to grow 7.3 percent in FY 2025-26, boosting household income and insurance demand.
Shunya Labs Unveils AI Model for India’s Code-Mixed Speech
Zero Codeswitch is designed to decode how Indians actually speak, blending Hindi, English and regional languages. The post Shunya Labs Unveils AI Model for India’s Code-Mixed Speech appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
Indian IT Absorbs Labour Codes Costs, But Recurring Expenses May Hit Margins
Top IT firms say they have largely absorbed the accounting impact of labour codes. The post Indian IT Absorbs Labour Codes Costs, But Recurring Expenses May Hit Margins appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
FIIs midcap picks: 13 stocks surge up to 93% in FY26. Are you holding any?
December-quarter data shows FIIs raising stakes in several BSE midcap stocks, many of which have delivered strong returns in FY26. Fourteen stocks have surged between 20% and 93% within 10 months as foreign investor interest increased.
BHEL Q3 Results: Profit more than triples to Rs 382 crore; revenue jumps 16% YoY
BHEL reported a sharp turnaround in the December quarter, with net profit surging 206% year-on-year to Rs 382 crore, aided by stronger execution and operating leverage. Revenue rose 16% to Rs 8,473 crore, supported by improved project execution and a healthier order pipeline, signalling a gradual recovery in profitability for the state-owned engineering major.
Union Budget 2026: Prudence, not populism, will be underlying theme to build Bharat
Union Budget of India: The upcoming Union Budget in 2026 is expected to prioritize fiscal prudence over populism, focusing on expenditure management and consolidation. While growth remains a priority, moderate increases in capital expenditure and targeted social welfare programs are anticipated. The budget will likely maintain continuity in tax structures, with potential adjustments to customs tariffs influenced by global trade dynamics.
South Korean shares hit record high as automakers rally on AI hopes
South Korean shares rose more than 1% to a record high on Monday, led by a rally in automakers on optimism around artificial intelligence and robot technologies.
Euro zone yields fall as tariff threats spur safe-haven demand
Euro zone government bond yields edged lower on Monday as some investors moved into safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. was allowed to buy Greenland.
Why generic knowledge of AI is no longer enough for C-suite executives
As AI shifts from novelty to core business infrastructure, leaders must move beyond basic awareness to strategic mastery. This article explores how executive education helps decision-makers implement AI-driven automation, governance, and innovation to secure a competitive advantage in 2026.
Budget 2026: India’s power shift hinges on fixing a crisis millions complain about
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1, with jobs expected to be a central focus. India currently has a demographic advantage, with more working-age people than dependents, but translating this into steady employment is critical for the nation’s economic and global ambitions.
Japan bond yields rocket on election pledges for tax cuts
Japanese government bond yields have surged to record highs amid fears of upcoming election-driven tax cuts, potentially worsening the nation's finances. The five-year, 20-year, 30-year, and 40-year JGB yields all hit unprecedented levels. Concerns over fiscal health are weakening the yen and fueling speculation about a potential Bank of Japan rate hike, despite expectations of rates remaining unchanged.
How Agentic AI is Redesigning Job Roles for Engineers
EY research shows that 62% of employees in India are already using AI regularly at work. The post How Agentic AI is Redesigning Job Roles for Engineers appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
OpenAI Hits $20 Bn ARR Mark as Compute Capacity Triples: CFO Sarah Friar
OpenAI is also shaping its commercial strategy by extending ChatGPT use to advertising and commerce. The post OpenAI Hits $20 Bn ARR Mark as Compute Capacity Triples: CFO Sarah Friar appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
85% Workforce Informal: Staffing Industry Proposes Three Fixes To Formalise Jobs In Budget 2026
India’s labour market is 85 percent informal, risking productivity and tax losses. ISF urges GST cuts, women hiring incentives, and CSR-funded worker hostels to boost formalisation
EPFO Allows Subscribers To Update Profile Details Online: Step-By-Step Guide, Documents Required
EPF subscribers can make changes to their EPFO profile for necessary tweaks without having to issue documents in certain cases.
Reliance shares down over 3.5% after Q3 earnings announcement
At the NSE, the stock went down by 3.53% to ₹1,406.30
How To Create A Personal Learning Road Map And Master New Professional Skills
The modern workplace is constantly evolving, making skill development essential. Ongoing learning and a clear personal plan help you stay relevant and move forward in your career.
EPF Money Via UPI? EPFO May Allow Instant Withdrawals With Rs 25,000 Cap
EPFO plans to simplify EPF withdrawals by introducing UPI, merging 13 rules into 3 categories, and allowing faster access while keeping 25 percent balance for retirement security.