IDBI Bank Sale: Public Ownership Must Serve a Purpose

The IDBI Bank sale revives a larger question: when does public ownership serve a clear purpose, and when can regulation protect the public interest more effectively?

Nilanjan Banik

October 21, 2026 at 3:37 AM IST

Absorbing a Fertiliser Shock Is Not the Same as Budgeting for It

India has absorbed a fertiliser shock while keeping its deficit goal in reach. Now its subsidy budget must recognise risk before the next crisis.

B Sharathbabu

M S Ramaratnam

October 16, 2026 at 5:36 AM IST

Govt Approves Fairfax’s ₹528.78 Billion bid for IDBI Bank

BasisPoint Insight

October 14, 2026 at 12:23 PM IST

Market Wrap

Indian Equities Plunge, Rupee Hits One-Month Low as Oil, Rate Hike Fears Weigh

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

September 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM IST

Market Wrap

Indian Equities Fall to Three-Month Low as Oil Nears $100, Expiry Adds Pressure

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

September 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM IST

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Market Wrap: Equities Extend Four-Day Rally; Rupee Hits Six-Week High

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

June 17, 2026 at 12:09 PM IST

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Market Wrap

Benchmarks Post Weekly Losses as Oil Surge and IT Selloff Hit Sentiment

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

April 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM IST

Unusual Banks

IDBI Bank — The Private Bank the Government Never Let Go

The RBI calls IDBI Bank a private sector lender. Why maintain this classification when the government and LIC hold nearly 95% of the bank?

T. Bijoy Idicheriah

April 23, 2026 at 8:36 AM IST

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Market Wrap

Equities Rise for Second Session as Metals and Autos Lead Recovery

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

March 17, 2026 at 11:43 AM IST

Market Wrap

Equities Snap Three-Day Losing Streak on Value Buying and Auto Rebound

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

March 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM IST

Market Wrap

Equities Benchmarks Snap Three-Day Rally on Profit-Taking

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

February 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM IST

Budget 2026

Govt for High Level Banking Panel, The Real Question Is Why Now

When a system is stable, profitable, and already reforming, a new committee raises more questions than it answers.

Mint Owl

February 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM IST

The Department of Financial Services

Budget 2026

Time for an Economic Reset

As India prepares Budget 2026, the focus shifts to fiscal discipline, debt anchoring, federal realignment, and trade reform to reset growth on a sustainable path.

Shubhada Rao, Vivek Kumar, and Yuvika Singhal

January 28, 2026 at 5:50 AM IST

Finance Ministry

Market Wrap

Nifty, Sensex Scale Fresh Record Highs on Broad-Based Rally

An end-of-day recap of all that transpired in the Indian markets, highlighting the major price movements and the factors driving them

Dehuti Jani

January 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM IST

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Court Unquote

VodafoneIdea’s AGR, ORS Drinks, Next CJI Appointment and More

Your weekly rundown of significant judicial rulings and legal battles influencing policy, companies, regulation, and governance.

BasisPoint Insight

November 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM IST

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India’s Banking Future Lies in Embracing Foreign Capital

India’s central bank and government are striking the right balance by allowing foreign capital into the banking sector while safeguarding stability.

Mint Owl

October 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM IST

IDBI Bank Sees Muted April-June As Deposits, Advances Decline Sequentially

BasisPoint Insight

July 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM IST

IDBI Bank Sale: Public Ownership Must Serve a Purpose

Absorbing a Fertiliser Shock Is Not the Same as Budgeting for It

Govt Approves Fairfax’s ₹528.78 Billion bid for IDBI Bank

Market Wrap

Indian Equities Plunge, Rupee Hits One-Month Low as Oil, Rate Hike Fears Weigh

Market Wrap

Indian Equities Fall to Three-Month Low as Oil Nears $100, Expiry Adds Pressure

Market Wrap: Equities Extend Four-Day Rally; Rupee Hits Six-Week High

Market Wrap

Benchmarks Post Weekly Losses as Oil Surge and IT Selloff Hit Sentiment

Unusual Banks

IDBI Bank — The Private Bank the Government Never Let Go

Market Wrap

Equities Rise for Second Session as Metals and Autos Lead Recovery

Market Wrap

Equities Snap Three-Day Losing Streak on Value Buying and Auto Rebound

Market Wrap

Equities Benchmarks Snap Three-Day Rally on Profit-Taking

Budget 2026

Govt for High Level Banking Panel, The Real Question Is Why Now

Budget 2026

Time for an Economic Reset

Market Wrap

Nifty, Sensex Scale Fresh Record Highs on Broad-Based Rally

Court Unquote

VodafoneIdea’s AGR, ORS Drinks, Next CJI Appointment and More

India’s Banking Future Lies in Embracing Foreign Capital

IDBI Bank Sees Muted April-June As Deposits, Advances Decline Sequentially

Basis Shorts

The Bureau