Size, Reach, and Growth: The FM’s Vision for India’s Banking Future
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman used the 12th SBI Banking & Economics Conclave in Mumbai to press for building many “big, world‑class banks,” deepen credit to productive sectors, sustain fiscal prudence, and operationalize a pragmatic, inclusive roadmap toward Atmanirbhar Bharat without shutting the door on market innovation such as F&O trading. World‑class banks push Deepen…
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e‑Passport in India: Step‑by‑Step Process, Documents required, Fees, and Key Features
India’s e‑passport follows the same application flow as a regular passport through the Passport Seva system, but the booklet contains an embedded RFID chip compliant with ICAO standards for stronger security and faster immigration processing. Applicants apply online, book an appointment at a PSK/POPSK, complete biometrics and document verification in person, and receive the e‑passport…
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BIHAR State 2026 Bank Holidays
Here is the NI Act (gazetted) list of bank holidays in Bihar for 2026, as approved by the Bihar Government for observance under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Dates below reflect the state-notified list for banking operations and cheque clearing. Notes for practitioners Disclaimer: While due care and diligence have been exercised in compiling the…
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Union Bank of India-Financial Highlights as of 31 March 2025
Union Bank of India closed FY25 with strong profitability, improved asset quality, and higher capital buffers, alongside steady business growth as of 31 March 2025. Profitability Business growth RAM segment momentum Asset quality Capital and coverage Dividend and shareholder returns Additional data points for context Quick snapshot (as of 31 Mar 2025) What to…
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Canara Bank – Financial Highlights as of 31 March 2025
Canara Bank closed FY2024-25 with double-digit business growth, strong profitability, improved asset quality, and a higher dividend, underscoring a strengthened balance sheet and sustained operating momentum as of 31 March 2025. Growth momentum Earnings and profitability Asset quality Capital and resilience Retail and RAM franchise Dividend and shareholder returns Priority sector achievements Network and…
Goa State 2026 Bank Holidays
“Under the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act 26 of 1881) read with the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No. 20/25/56/Pub-1 dated 8th June, 1957, the Government of Goa in its Notification Series II no 28 dated 9th October 2025, declared bank holidays as…
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