BANKING & FINANCE
PNB Strengthens Digital Lending, Bets On Shram Saathi And PM e-Svanidhi
Punjab National Bank is expanding financial inclusion through its digital lending initiatives, including PNB Shram Saathi and the PM e-Svanidhi Scheme, offering collateral-free loans to frontline workers and street vendors. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial inclusion through digital banking by expanding access to formal credit for frontline workers, community […]
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Jul 1, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Quiet Force, Lasting Impact: Bhavesh Zaveri Signs Off From HDFC Bank
In the story of HDFC Bank’s rise as one of India’s most formidable financial institutions, Bhavesh Zaveri stands out as a quiet architect, an operations strategist, technology enabler, and institution builder who shaped the bank’s backbone over nearly three decades. A journey spanning nearly four decades Bhavesh Zaveri retired as Executive Director of HDFC Bank […]
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Apr 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Swipe, Scan & Send: How Fast The New Money Language Is Evolving
Not long ago, a simple financial transaction demanded time, effort, and patience. Paying bills meant standing in long queues. Sending money required a visit to the bank, filling out forms, and waiting days for confirmation. For millions in India without access to banking, it meant exclusion from the financial system itself. That India, however, is […]
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Apr 11, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
YES Bank’s New MD & CEO Tonse Charts Four-Pillar Growth Strategy
YES Bank has announced that Vinay M Tonse has assumed charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, signalling the start of a new phase in the bank’s transformation journey. Four-pillar strategy for sustainable growth Under Tonse’s leadership, the bank will focus on four key strategic pillars : people, products, processes, and technology, to drive […]
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Apr 6, 2026