India’s surveillance market is entering a decisive new phase. For years, the conversation around CCTV expansion was largely framed around visibility, deterrence and public-safety deployment. Today, that conversation has changed. Surveillance is no longer just about placing more cameras in more locations. It is increasingly about who makes those cameras, what sits inside them, where…
Speaking at a press conference following the inauguration of a new State Bank of India office in Pune, Nirmala Sitharaman remarked that “The challenge posed by advanced AI is fundamentally different from what banks have successfully managed so far.” The statement reflects a deeper structural shift underway in global finance. For decades, banks have relied…
In conversation with Dr. Ravi Seshadri India’s bancassurance model is entering a decisive phase. Recent signals from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), reinforced by the Finance Minister’s strong stance on mis-selling and the RBI’s tightening regulatory framework, suggest that what was once a high-growth distribution engine is now under structural scrutiny. In this context,…
At a time when the Indian rupee is facing sustained external pressure, the Reserve Bank of India has moved beyond its conventional toolkit of defending the currency through aggressive dollar sales. Instead, it has opted for a more structural intervention, one that seeks to place a durable floor under the rupee by reshaping the behaviour…
India’s surveillance market is entering a decisive new phase. For years, the conversation around CCTV expansion was largely framed around visibility, deterrence and public-safety deployment. Today, that conversation has changed. Surveillance is no longer just about placing more cameras in more locations. It is increasingly about who makes those cameras, what sits inside them, where…
In a significant leadership development, IndusInd Bank has announced the elevation of Mr. Ganesh Sankaran and Mr. Jagdeep Mallareddy as Additional Directors in the capacity of Executive Directors (Whole-time Directors), strengthening its senior management bench at a time of evolving banking dynamics. Both leaders will serve as Executive Director – Designate effective April 24, 2026,…
A CXO Dialogue with Aniruddha Gadre, Global Head – Treasury and Insurance, Tech Mahindra Limited. Treasury is no longer a back-office function confined to cash management and compliance. In a world defined by volatility, fragmentation and rapid technological shifts, it is emerging as a strategic lever for resilience and growth. In the first part of…
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and the first organisation in over a decade to receive an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to transition into a Universal Bank, announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has accorded its approval for the appointment of Vivek Tripathi as…
Speaking at a press conference following the inauguration of a new State Bank of India office in Pune, Nirmala Sitharaman remarked that “The challenge posed by advanced AI is fundamentally different from what banks have successfully managed so far.” The statement reflects a deeper structural shift underway in global finance. For decades, banks have relied…
Navin Chandani has been appointed President of Equifax India & Emerging Markets. Mr. Chandani, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in credit bureaus, data and analytics, digital payments, and digital trust will lead the next phase of growth and innovation across the region. Mr. Chandani will be responsible for continuing to lead…
In a key leadership development, Bandhan Bank has received prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India for the appointment of Debasish Panda as part-time Chairman for a tenure of three years. The term will commence from the date he formally assumes charge, subject to the completion of remaining internal approvals. The proposed appointment comes…
In a significant leadership move in India’s logistics and rail freight ecosystem, the Ministry of Railways has approved the appointment of Vivek Gupta as Director (Finance) at Container Corporation of India Ltd. The appointment, cleared by the competent authority, will take effect upon his assumption of charge. Gupta, an officer of the Indian Railway Accounts…
In a move signalling leadership continuity at a critical phase of growth, HDFC Life Insurance Company has approved the re-appointment of Vibha Padalkar as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a further term of five years, effective September 12, 2026. The decision, taken by the company’s Board, remains subject to shareholder approval at the…
In conversation with Dr. Ravi Seshadri India’s bancassurance model is entering a decisive phase. Recent signals from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), reinforced by the Finance Minister’s strong stance on mis-selling and the RBI’s tightening regulatory framework, suggest that what was once a high-growth distribution engine is now under structural scrutiny. In this context,…
