SRO, self-regulatory organisations

Mint Road positions these entities as the cornerstone of compliance, but will the numerous voices unite the sector or create conflict?

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To prevent fraud, we need better know-your-customer (KYC) processes

One major benefit of becoming a universal bank is that public perception will change

The economy is very strong and on sound footing and we, as banks, typically mirror the economy

More important is customer service, like these days, digital banking, mobile banking, our internet banking, how these are synchronised

The UN climate summit ended without a fossil fuel phase-out plan or clear climate finance roadmap, with India's delayed climate pledge adding to the challenges

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Lunch with BS: Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise, and Founder, Serendipity Arts Foundation

Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise, and Founder, Serendipity Arts Foundation

From hand-assembled engines to meticulously crafted movements, the worlds of motoring and horology merge through collaborations that celebrate precision, heritage and mechanical artistry

Indulgence

From school admissions to red-carpet galas, automakers are redefining luxury with concierge care that transforms ownership into an all-access lifestyle

From rum-soaked leather to ambered elegance, carmakers are steering into the world of fine fragrance, creating perfumes that rival designer icons in depth and desire

Amberness and Bergamood by BMW and Italian perfume house Mavive

From coastal breezes to volcanic horizons, these unforgettable routes promise pure driving bliss for travellers who find freedom behind the wheel

Manali-Leh-Srinagar: Though a popular route and on top of many adventure-seekers’ bucket list, this journey is not for the faint-hearted

Manali-Leh-Srinagar: Though a popular route and on top of many adventure-seekers' bucket list, this journey is not for the faint-hearted

India's luxury auto scene is shifting into high gear, with superbikes, EVs, and reimagined icons set to redefine performance and design. The season ahead promises pure velocity wrapped in luxury

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UP's ministers say improved law and order under the Yogi government has powered rapid growth across sectors-from transport and tourism to health, education and revenue mobilisation

(L-R) Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh and Nitin Agarwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge)-Excise & Prohibition, Uttar Pradesh

Bootlegging curbed, compliance up, liquor industry growing 13-14% annually: State excise min

Nitin Agarwal, MoS (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition, Uttar Pradesh

UP targets a major leap in transport and tourism with private-sector driven bus modernisation, electric mobility, improved law and order, and generous subsidies for hotels and homestays

(L-R) Dayashankar Singh, transport minister, Uttar Pradesh and the state’s Tourism & Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh

(L-R) Dayashankar Singh, transport minister, Uttar Pradesh and the state's Tourism & Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh

Meshram who heads the animal husbandry department said when it comes to livestock and development of small enterprises in rural parts of the state, Uttar Pradesh is leading a new surge

(From left): Rajat Verma, founder and CEO, Lohum Cleantech; Mohit Tulsi Singh Rajput, CEO, Avalanche Refineries; Mukesh Meshram, principal secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries, UP; Sudhir Kumar Gupta, chief general manager, Indian Bank; a

At the Business Standard Samriddhi event in Lucknow, industry leaders said India Inc is gradually embracing the circular economy model, noting its potential to curb pollution

(L-R): Ravindra Pratap Singh, chairman, UP Pollution Control Board; Rajat Mohan Pathak, founder and promoter,  Rajat Synergy group; Mukesh Bhadur Singh, chairman, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce; Rajesh Kumar, general manager, Union Bank of India;

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At Business Standard's BFSI Summit 2025, top CIOs said investors should temper return expectations, stay invested, and maintain asset allocation as markets enter a more measured phase

(From left) Sailesh Raj Bhan, Nippon India Mutual Fund; Sankaran Naren, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund; Mahesh Patil, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund; Rajeev Radhakrishnan, SBI AMC; and Rajeev Thakkar,  PPFAS Mutual Fund  | Photo: Kamlesh Pednekar

Leaders called Bima Sugam a tool for transparency, affordability and inclusion

Debashish Banerjee, partner at Deloitte India; Narendra Bharindwal, president of IBAI; Sharad Mathur, MD and CEO of Universal Sompo General Insurance; Amit Roy, partner, leader for insurance & allied businesses at PwC India | Photos: Kamlesh Pednekar

Industry leaders emphasise the need for dynamic, data-focused models and protection for new infrastructure, like EV charging stations

(From left) Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO, SBI General Insurance; Anup Rau, MD & CEO, Generali Central Insurance; Yashish Dahiya, chairman & group CEO, PB Fintech; Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj General Insurance | Photo: Kamlesh Pednekar

Insurance leaders view the GST waiver as an inflexion point, detailing plans to boost customer value and make products the engine for growth

(From left) Anup Bagchi, MD & CEO, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance; Mahesh Balasubramanian, MD & CEO, Kotak Life Insurance; Tarun Chugh, MD & CEO, Bajaj Life Insurance; Ratnakar Patnaik, MD, LIC | Photos: Kamlesh Pednekar

Making insurance products more affordable shows that the govt views the sector as essential as food, says Irdai chief Ajay Seth

Ajay Seth, chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025 | Photo: Kamlesh Pednekar

Regulatory shocks and withdrawal of a tax benefit slowed down growth, nudging firms to focus on affordability, efficiency and chasing more customers

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After strong push by govt and RBI, discussions to further enhance India's growth amid global woes

(L-R) Department of Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran, and RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta will grace the inaugural day of the mega summit

A pictorial journey of the BSE: From a small association of stock traders to a mighty trading platform

The old BSE building, known as the Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, was reconstructed in the 1970s to accommodate the exchange's growth

Its remarkable ascent positions it as world's priciest exchange, inviting valuation scrutiny from analysts

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Platform executed 663 million transactions in FY25, from 57 million in FY20

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