Shrimi Choudhary

HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, is likely to fast-track its hunt for a new part-time Chairman as Keki Mistry's interim tenure nears its

The government is preparing a phased pipeline of Offer For Sale transactions across three of the four public sector enterprises in the first two quarters of FY27.

The rollout with be calibrated as per market conditions, with the government keen on easing of volatility before proceeding.

Officials have reiterated that accurate SFT reporting is critical for maintaining a transparent and taxpayer-friendly compliance ecosystem.

The government has urged reporting entities to ensure timely, accurate and complete filing of Statements of Financial Transactions (SFTs) ahead of the May 31 deadline for FY 2025–26.

The hold covers the full scope of the initiative, including NISM training, examinations, EUIN registration and mutual fund distribution activities.

The Department of Posts has put its mutual fund distribution initiative on hold, directing all its circles to keep MF-related activities in "abeyance" with

Interestingly, no loan applications have been received from the aviation sector so far, despite its eligibility under the scheme.

In its Monthly Economic Review for May 2026, released by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), the ministry said the current divergence between retail and wholesale inflation indicates that upstream cost pressures are building in the economy.

The Finance Ministry has flagged emerging inflation risks in the economy, warning that rising wholesale prices, elevated energy costs and recent