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Bandhan Bank loans grow 10% to Rs 1.45 lakh crore in December quarter; deposits up 11%

Bandhan Bank saw a 10 percent rise in loans and advances for the December 2025 quarter. Total deposits grew by 11.1 percent year-on-year. Retail deposits showed strong growth, increasing by 17.2 percent. The bank's collection efficiency improved across segments. Liquidity coverage ratio remained comfortable.

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Quick commerce & a gig worker: The anatomy of the business

Demands for higher payouts by gig workers & delivery partners has been met with pushback from quick commerce companies, and opened up a national debate on the business model and the perceived "exploitation" of these workers. It's a debate as old as time: are profits being put above people? CNBC-TV18's Mangalam Maloo dissects the prevailing business model to understand how it works, where the money comes in, where it goes, and who gets how much.

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‘Lot that could go wrong’: Trump plans to tap Venezuelan oil reserves — what it means

Following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, President Trump aims to leverage the nation's oil infrastructure. However, analysts suggest that significant increases in crude production are unlikely in the near future due to years of decline, poor management, and the departure of foreign oil companies. Challenges like security concerns, legal questions, and political instability will deter immediate investment.