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Oriental Infra Trust consolidated net profit declines 52.45% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 9.10% to Rs 650.13 crore
Central Bank of India well-positioned to surpass Rs 5,000 cr profit in FY27: MD Kalyan Kumar
Central Bank of India targets Rs 5,000 crore annual profit during this fiscal year. A new tax regime offers a significant boost. The bank plans 150 new branches and hiring 1,400 employees. Customer centricity, HR transformation, and technology are key drivers. Enhanced cybersecurity builds customer trust. These steps position the bank for a crucial role in India's economy.
Irdai asks insurers to tie senior exec performance to customer service
India's insurance regulator, Irdai, is changing how insurance company executives are evaluated. Performance and pay will now be linked to customer results, not just financial numbers. Insurers must also share more data on product performance and customer service. This aims to build trust and accountability.
Banks need to act fast as customers turn to AI for stock picks and savings yields: McKinsey & Company
Customers are embracing generative AI at an unprecedented pace. This rapid adoption is outpacing traditional technologies, leaving banks with limited time to adapt. Consumers are already using AI for sophisticated financial tasks, even outperforming professional stock pickers. Banks must quickly evolve their products and services to meet this growing demand and trust in AI.
India Poised To Lead Global AI Deployment With Scale, Trust And Digital Infrastructure: Microsoft Executive
India ranks first in enterprise AI adoption globally, driven by developers, UPI and robust digital public infrastructure.
Markets may have bottomed out; Nifty could head towards 25,800: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts & Strike Money, believes Indian markets have likely formed a bottom and could gradually move higher over the next few months, with Nifty potentially heading towards 25,800. He remains bullish on Bank Nifty after a technical breakout and sees strength returning to broader markets through improving liquidity. Srivastava remains cautious on IT stocks despite short-term trading opportunities, while Reliance Industries and select private banks continue to show improving trends.Disclaimer: Network18 and TV18, the companies that operate CNBC-TV18, are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
No Guarantees US Will Honour Its Commitment, Says Iran Amid Deadlock Over Peace Deal
The remarks reflect the fundamental trust deficit that continues to shadow the negotiations.
Brookfield’s telecom towers InvIT Altius to soon file DRHP for ₹6,000-crore IPO
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, backed by Brookfield, plans a ₹6,000 crore IPO and pre IPO funding to cut debt and enable a Brookfield stake sale amid strong domestic InvIT demand.
Speaking diamond: A buyer’s glossary for India’s new disclosure era
India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) now mandates clear labeling for natural versus laboratory-grown diamonds, enhancing consumer trust and transparency. This move addresses evolving buyer expectations, particularly among younger generations, who seek detailed information online. Retailers are adapting with clearer communication and technology like QR-enabled certificates to ensure informed purchasing decisions.
Industrial Investment Trust reports consolidated net loss of Rs 25.51 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Sales decline 712.23% to Rs 41.18 crore
Six pharma stocks that should be on your radar today over various news triggers
It was a busy weekend for pharma stocks as four of them — Divi's Laboratories, Fortis Healthcare, Torrent Pharma and Narayana Hrudayalaya — reported their quarterly results. Meanwhile, Lupin marked its entry into the Chinese market, while Glenmark Pharma's US arm settled an anti-trust litigation. Here's a look at these names in detail:
India’s realty sector sees rise in ESG-linked fundraising amid tighter lending
Indian real estate is embracing green finance. Investment funds and property platforms are linking their fundraising to environmental and governance standards. This trend is attracting institutional investors seeking stable returns and lower risks. Recent deals by Sundaram Alternates, Brookfield India REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust highlight this growing focus on ESG-aligned real estate.