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Govt eases shipping rules for GIFT City to spur maritime leasing, finance
GIFT City IFSC units are now exempt from a specific shipping license. This exemption aims to boost India's maritime leasing and financing ecosystem. The move simplifies regulations for international trade operations and foreign vessel chartering. It is expected to attract global capital and encourage maritime business activities. This reform supports India's vision for a leading maritime services center.
Who is Maya Tata? Noel Tata's daughter to drive Westside’s e-commerce push
Maya Tata has actively transitioned across different businesses within the Tata conglomerate. She began her career in finance at Tata Capital before moving to Tata Digital
Capital Small Finance Bank edges higher after deposits rise over 16% YoY in Q1 FY26
Capital Small Finance Bank added 2.16% to Rs 281.65 after the bank's total deposits increased by 16.3% to Rs 10,596 crore as of 30 June 2026 from Rs 9,110 crore as of 30 June 2025.
Capital SFB shares gain 4% as Q1 advances rise 22%, deposits cross ₹10,500 crore
Capital Small Finance Bank's gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio improved to 2.47% from 2.54% at the end of the March quarter and 2.75% a year earlier.
Jana Capital downgrade unlikely to have bearing on Jana Small Finance Bank
Sources said there is no cross-default linkage between the debt of Jana Small Finance Bank and Jana Capital, with the holding company continuing to pare its stake in the lender
Property management platform Crib acquires rent financing company CirclePe
Crib, a property management platform for co-living spaces, has acquired rent financing company CirclePe. This strategic move integrates embedded finance into the rental process, eliminating security deposits for tenants and providing operators with advance rent payments. CirclePe, founded by Navan Jaiswal and Ankur Yadav, previously secured significant pre-seed funding. The acquisition aims to streamline rental transactions and boost working capital for operators.
PFC-REC merger: Which stock should you buy before the mega demerger creates Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giant
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC's boards have approved a merger, creating India's largest power financing institution with a Rs 11 lakh crore loan book. The combined entity is poised to capitalize on the ongoing power sector capital expenditure cycle, including renewable energy and transmission projects. Analysts suggest the merger offers strategic advantages and improved capital allocation, positioning the new giant for significant growth.
HDFC Bank taps Axis' outgoing CFO Puneet Sharma as new finance chief
HDFC Bank has appointed Puneet Sharma as its new finance chief, following his resignation from Axis Bank. Sharma, who will officially become CFO on December 1, 2026, brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Tata Capital and Citibank. His departure from Axis Bank, where he served as Group Head and CFO since March 2020, was announced on June 28.
Zerodha plans entry into investment banking space with SEBI licence application: Report
Zerodha seeks SEBI Category I merchant banking licence, aiming to manage IPOs and expand corporate finance services amid India's booming capital markets.
Suryoday SFB board approves plans to raise up to Rs 500 crore via equity and debt
Suryoday Small Finance Bank's board has greenlit plans to raise up to Rs 300 crore through share sales and Rs 200 crore via debt instruments. These fundraising avenues, including rights issues and QIPs, are approved for one year. The bank, with a strong capital adequacy ratio, also set July 17 as the record date for its proposed 15% dividend, signaling a proactive approach to growth and shareholder returns.
Home First Finance CFO Nutan Patwari resigns, to step down on August 31
The company added that after stepping down as CFO, Patwari will continue to support Home First in a non-KMP, non-operating, time-bound advisory capacity focused on investor relations and capital markets.
RBI to raise large exposure limit for upper layer NBFC-IFCs to 45% from 35% of eligible capital base
The Reserve Bank of India has boosted lending limits for top infrastructure finance firms, allowing them to extend up to 45% of their capital to connected borrowers, a significant increase from 35%. This move aims to support the crucial infrastructure sector.