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Shriram Finance taps foreign banks for cheaper debt
DBS Bank, HSBC, Standard Chartered and MUFG are among the banks which have lined up to provide this loan. ET could not ascertain the names of all lenders. "The loan has been launched with half a dozen banks already lining up for the first underwriting.
Shriram Finance taps foreign banks for cheaper debt
DBS Bank, HSBC, Standard Chartered and MUFG are among the banks which have lined up to provide this loan. ET could not ascertain the names of all lenders. "The loan has been launched with half a dozen banks already lining up for the first underwriting.
Sobha, Equitas SFB: Top stock picks by Kotak Securities; here's why
Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research at Kotak Securities explains why the brokerage has an 'ADD' rating on Sobha and a 'BUY' rating on Equitas Small Finance Bank.

AI-led productivity will keep US dollar strong; Fed likely on hold through 2026: Standard Chartered
Steven Englander, Managing Director - Global Head of G10 FX Research, and North American Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank explains why structural factors, not the economic cycle, are driving the US dollar. He discusses the Fed's rate outlook, long-term interest rates, capital flows, emerging markets, India's rupee and what could trigger a sustained decline in the dollar.

ADB Sees India As Biggest Private Sector Market; Targets $1 Billion Direct Support in 2026
Last month, ADB and Standard Chartered Bank signed agreements to strengthen supply chain finance in India through risk-sharing arrangements covering both US dollar and rupee transactions.

Brigade Enterprises shares to trade ex-bonus today - What 1.5 lakh retail shareholders need to know
As many as 1.5 lakh small retail shareholders, or those who have authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, have a 3.8% stake in Brigade Enterprises at the end of the March quarter.
Talent fight heats up in India finance hub as two chiefs quit
GIFT City, India's international finance hub, is experiencing intense competition for talent as two foreign bank chiefs have recently resigned. Taral Shah of DBS Bank and Saiju Gandhi of Standard Chartered have left their roles, highlighting a challenge for the growing hub. This comes as global banks expand their presence, attracted by tax incentives and a lighter regulatory framework.

Small-cap stocks to buy: Chalet Hotels, Minda Corp, Navin Fluorine among Axis Securities’ top stock picks for June
Small-cap stocks to buy: The smallcap stock picks for June are Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Chalet Hotels, Minda Corporation, Navin Fluorine International and Kalpataru Projects International shares.
Japan’s Development Bank invests in Indian real estate through HDFC Capital fund
Japan's Development Bank of Japan Inc. has entered India's residential property market. It committed capital to HDFC Capital's affordable and mid-income housing platform. This marks a significant new entry of Japanese institutional capital. The investment supports sustainable development and addresses India's housing shortage. It also enhances geographic diversification for the bank's overseas real estate portfolio.
Banks casual in granting big loans, strict with small borrowers: SC
The Supreme Court has noted a troubling trend where banks like State Bank of India are casual in sanctioning large corporate loans. However, they impose difficult conditions on ordinary citizens seeking small personal loans. The court suggested the government frame policies for easier loan access for the less privileged.
Banks casual in granting big loans, strict with small borrowers: SC
The Supreme Court has noted a troubling trend where banks like State Bank of India are casual in sanctioning large corporate loans. However, they impose difficult conditions on ordinary citizens seeking small personal loans. The court suggested the government frame policies for easier loan access for the less privileged.

‘Future of Standard Chartered depends on talent’: CEO tells staff after ‘lower-value human capital’ comment backfires
Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered, addressed staff regarding concerns over automation and AI replacing jobs. He emphasized the bank's commitment to workforce evolution and the importance of talent for its future.