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Policybazaar ropes in Amitabh Bachchan for insurance awareness movement
Policybazaar has appointed veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. This move initiates a significant movement for health and term insurance awareness nationwide. The initiative aligns with IRDAI's vision of providing insurance for all Indians by 2047. Bachchan's established image of trust will encourage families to prioritize financial protection. This campaign aims to secure the future of over 140 crore Indians.
Swiggy's foreign shareholding falls below 50%: What it means for investors
Swiggy's foreign shareholding now stands below fifty percent, meeting a key regulatory requirement. This change allows the company to pursue Indian-Owned-and-Controlled Company status under FEMA rules. However, full qualification is not expected until March 2027, after governance changes. Reducing foreign ownership further may impact index weightage for Swiggy. JM Financial maintains a 'Reduce' rating with an unchanged target price.
Disney pumps Rs 123 crore into JioStar India in fresh FDI
Walt Disney's Star Group injected Rs 123 crore into JioStar India via FDI, bolstering the Reliance-Disney joint venture. This follows substantial prior investments by Disney, totaling Rs 3,847 crore in the current fiscal year. Despite reporting equity losses from the venture, Disney's continued financial commitment highlights its strategic interest in the Indian media landscape. The information and broadcasting sector saw significant FDI inflows during the quarter.
Trump pulled in at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025
President Donald Trump took in nearly USD 1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows. Mere startups when took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue much of his vast property portfolio that took decades to accumulate. Fueling their rise was a pair of billionaire investors and Trump's own move to quash a federal crackdown on the industry. Trump got more than USD 500 million from his World Liberty Financial business selling new crypto products, including "governance tokens," according to the required annual disclosure report. It also showed another crypto business, CIC Digital LLC, took in more than USD 600 million from sales of souvenir-type "meme" coins stamped with his face. Both the tokens and the coins have plunged in value since the sales. The rise of crypto relative to Trump's property is especially stunning given that traditional mainstay of his family business also grew rapidly, last year as it
Microfinance institutions' portfolio quality up in May; West Bengal, MP, Rajasthan laggards: Report
Microfinance asset quality saw a positive shift in May, with loan defaults declining nationwide. However, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh continue to exhibit higher stress levels. Despite a slight dip in active accounts, the overall loan portfolio expanded, indicating sustained borrower demand and lender prudence. This improvement suggests a healthier financial landscape for many, though regional disparities persist.
PNB to focus on Retail, Agriculture, MSME advances, CASA deposits to boost profitability: MD Ashok Chandra
Punjab National Bank is set to prioritize retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, alongside boosting low-cost deposits to fuel growth. MD and CEO Ashok Chandra highlighted the bank's strong financial position and commitment to digital expansion and customer service. PNB aims to contribute to India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047, integrating ESG principles for responsible and sustainable development.
NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards: Selection Process, Methodology, Key Criteria And More
The awards are built on a structured evaluation framework that combines quantitative financial screening with qualitative assessment by an independent jury.
Adani Group AGM 2026: Top 10 highlights from Gautam Adani's address
Gautam Adani used the group's AGM to lay out an expansive vision spanning AI, nuclear energy, data centres, airports, power and defence, while highlighting record investments, strong financial performance and long-term infrastructure ambitions.
RBI's New Credit Relief Could Unlock Rs 200-300 Crore In MSME Lending For MAS Financial
Speaking to NDTV Profit, Dhvanil Gandhi, Executive Director at MAS Financial, said the company has already identified between Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore of potential lending opportunities under the revised ECLGS framework and expects to begin disbursements before the end of June.
NSE IPO Filing: Key Financials, Big Sellers, Famous Stakeholders & More | Story In Infographics
NDTV Profit takes you through a series of charts that break down the structure of the offer, the marquee names cashing out, the financial engine under the hood, and the long road that brought NSE to this point.
Prime Focus hits the roof after SEBI closes adjudication proceedings
Shares of Prime Focus hit the 5% upper circuit at Rs 245.85 after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) closed adjudication proceedings against the company, its promoters, directors and chief financial officer.
Prime Focus shares hit 5% upper circuit as Sebi halts proceedings in misleading financials case
Prime Focus shares were locked in 5% upper circuit after Sebi closed its investigation. The market regulator found the company used correct accounting for business transfers. Allegations of misleading financial statements and irregularities were unsubstantiated. Proceedings against the company and its directors have been dismissed. This decision impacts the company's financial reporting and market standing.