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Vivek Jetley to Take Charge as Hexaware CEO on October 28

Vivek Jetley to Take Charge as Hexaware CEO on October 28

Vivek Jetley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hexaware Technologies for a four-year term effective 28 October 2026. He succeeds Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan, who led the company for 12 years. Jetley previously served as President at EXL.

28 Oct 2026 · 11:20 AM IST

Indian Overseas Bank Plans $500M Borrowing Amid 56% Q2 Profit Jump

Indian Overseas Bank Plans $500M Borrowing Amid 56% Q2 Profit Jump

Indian Overseas Bank aims to secure $500 million in overseas funding before the RBI swap facility deadline on Dec 31. The push comes as credit growth outpaces deposits, pushing the bank to open 200 new branches to hunt for retail cash.

27 Oct 2026 · 4:37 PM IST

RevRag AI Raises $2.5M: Can AI Fix Banking Drop-Offs?

RevRag AI Raises $2.5M: Can AI Fix Banking Drop-Offs?

The Bengaluru fintech startup raised $2.5 million led by Accion Ventures. It will use the funds to build in-app AI agents, stop customer drop-offs, and expand into the US market.

26 Oct 2026 · 3:27 PM IST

Quick vs Value Commerce: Who Will Win India in 2026?

Quick and value commerce claimed 35% of the online retail market in H1 2026. As venture capital pivots to profitability, we analyze unit economics, Tier 2 growth, and the fierce battle between speed and affordability.

26 Oct 2026 · 1:21 PM IST

Quick vs Value Commerce: Who Will Win India in 2026?

Bank of India, C-DAC Join Forces to Build Quantum-Safe Banking

Bank of India and C-DAC have signed a landmark agreement to build a Quantum Ecosystem for Financial Innovation. Discover how this sovereign tech partnership aims to protect India's banking infrastructure from next-generation cyber threats.

24 Oct 2026 · 11:00 AM IST

Bank of India, C-DAC Join Forces to Build Quantum-Safe Banking

This ₹1,000 Crore Vegafin AI Deal Will Change Indian Banking Forever

A massive ₹1,000 crore commitment from Premji Invest, Norwest, and Lok Capital is about to reshape India's lending market. Vegafin will use this war chest to acquire Bizloan and build an AI-powered, secured credit platform for small businesses.

23 Oct 2026 · 12:08 PM IST

This ₹1,000 Crore Vegafin AI Deal Will Change Indian Banking Forever

Supreme Court’s AT1 Verdict Puts Yes Bank’s Growth Plans to the Test

Management maintains lending targets despite a potential ₹5,217 crore pro forma quarterly loss. The bank evaluates deferred tax assets and internal accruals as CET1 buffers following the Supreme Court's ₹8,415 crore AT1 bond reinstatement.

21 Oct 2026 · 1:55 PM IST

Supreme Court’s AT1 Verdict Puts Yes Bank’s Growth Plans to the Test

Bandhan Bank Eyes Health Insurance Market Amid Three Acquistions

Chairman Chandra Sekhar Ghosh signals interest in a health insurance foray. However, the immediate priority remains consolidating recent purchases like Bandhan Life and Genisys Group.

20 Oct 2026 · 11:15 AM IST

Bandhan Bank Eyes Health Insurance Market Amid Three Acquistions
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RBI to Withdraw ₹25,000 Crore: Could Banking Liquidity Come Under Pressure?

RBI to Withdraw ₹25,000 Crore: Could Banking Liquidity Come Under Pressure?

14 Oct 2026 · 11:03 AM IST

RBI to Withdraw ₹25,000 Crore: Could Banking Liquidity Come Under Pressure?

The move follows the recent increase in the repo rate to 5.5%, introduced in response to rising inflationary pressures. The RBI has also announced changes to cash reserve ratio compliance requirements.

14 Oct 2026 · 11:03 AM IST

RBI's Big Rupee Intervention: Indian Currency Jumps 1% Against Dollar

Sharp context and reporting from the News4Bharat editorial desk.

12 Oct 2026 · 3:37 PM IST

Dawki River Meghalaya: India’s Cleanest River You Need to Visit in 2026

According to Meghalaya Tourism data, Dawki has seen a 30–40% rise in tourist footfall over the last few years, driven by eco-tourism and improved connectivity.

21 Mar 2026 · 12:38 PM IST

India's Manufacturing Sector Just Hit a Turning Point — Is China's Reign Finally Over?

Government initiatives like Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and improved ease of doing business are attracting global investments.

27 Mar 2026 · 2:53 PM IST

From Tokyo To Orbit, Japan's Reusable Rocket Dream Just Got Closer

Japan's RV-X rocket lifted off, hovered, moved sideways and landed itself in just 55 seconds. One day after China's own test, the race for cheap, reusable space travel just got a lot more real.

11 Jul 2026 · 3:42 PM IST

RBI Appoints Ravi Shankar as Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director (ED), effective July 1, 2026.

8 Jul 2026 · 2:43 PM IST

Aspen Acres Fire Explodes Past 81,850 Acres, Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Colorado

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has grown to over 81,850 acres with zero percent containment as of July 4, 2026. Now the eighth-largest wildfire in Colorado history.

4 Jul 2026 · 3:24 PM IST

OpenAI Appoints Former Uber India Chief Prabhjeet Singh as India MD

OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, former Uber India and South Asia President, as its managing director for India.

30 Jun 2026 · 12:33 PM IST

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How Quick Commerce is Monetizing India’s Regional Festivals in 2026!!

How Quick Commerce is Monetizing India’s Regional Festivals in 2026!!

Quick commerce platforms are leveraging dark stores and pin-code targeting to monetize regional festivals like Chhath Puja. We analyze the financial imperative behind these festive product bundles and the push for retail media revenue.

26 Oct 2026 · 9:02 AM IST
GDP vs GDP Per Capita: The Simple Difference and Why It Matters to You

GDP vs GDP Per Capita: The Simple Difference and Why It Matters to You

A country can rank among the world's largest economies while its citizens earn below the global average. Discover why GDP and GDP per capita diverge and what truly measures a nation's wealth.

22 Oct 2026 · 5:15 PM IST
InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy Merger: Why They Need Each Other?

InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy Merger: Why They Need Each Other?

InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy merge to form India's largest AI-led distribution platform. The combined entity commands a ₹6,600 crore premium book and over 600,000 digital partners, signaling a massive shift in the B2B2C insurance space.

22 Oct 2026 · 12:14 PM IST
Canara HSBC Life Partners With Policybazaar for US Dollar Global Wealth Plan

Canara HSBC Life Partners With Policybazaar for US Dollar Global Wealth Plan

Is the new Canara HSBC Global Wealth Plan your ultimate ticket to earning in US dollars from India, or are hidden fees waiting to bite? We unpack every single detail of this GIFT City ULIP so you can protect your wealth without any worry.

20 Oct 2026 · 1:22 PM IST
India News and Explainers: Your Guide to 57 Major Stories

India News and Explainers: Your Guide to 57 Major Stories

Explore 57 major stories across Indian politics, business, stock markets, FIFA World Cup 2026, technology, automobiles, entertainment and world affairs. This curated News4Bharat guide connects developments, provides context and helps readers exp

17 Oct 2026 · 8:10 PM IST
Unknown Callers Will Soon Have a Name: India's New Rule

Unknown Callers Will Soon Have a Name: India's New Rule

Anonymous phone calls will soon disappear forever across India. Starting November 1, 2026, the DoT orders all telecom operators to display KYC-verified names for every incoming call on 4G and 5G networks.

17 Oct 2026 · 1:30 PM IST
They Grew Profits by 2.7x in 90 Days... Here’s the $3.4 Billion Loophole RBL Bank Used!

They Grew Profits by 2.7x in 90 Days... Here’s the $3.4 Billion Loophole RBL Bank Used!

RBL Bank reports a 169% year-on-year surge in net profit to ₹482 crore, driven by a 37% rise in NII. Headline growth is robust, but the $3.4 billion FCNR(B) swap masks modest underlying deposit growth and rising retail slippages.

13 Oct 2026 · 9:14 AM IST
India's DPDP Act Explained: Rights, Rules and Deadlines

India's DPDP Act Explained: Rights, Rules and Deadlines

A plain-language guide to India's DPDP Act, including what is in force, individual rights, company duties, breach reporting, penalties and the 2027 compliance date.

17 Aug 2026 · 1:42 PM IST

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Prosus Steps Up India Fintech Bets With Kiwi and Oolka Talks

Prosus Steps Up India Fintech Bets With Kiwi and Oolka Talks

Global investor Prosus enters discussions to back Credit-on-UPI pioneer Kiwi and AI-driven platform Oolka. The moves signal a strategic push beyond payment processing into digital consumer credit, automated underwriting, and AI financial service

8 Oct 2026 · 2:55 PM IST
AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

AI in Indian Banking Sector: How AI Is Transforming Finance

The Department of Financial Services says scheduled commercial banks posted a record aggregate net profit of ₹3.50 lakh crore in FY2023-24, while PSBs posted ₹1.41 lakh crore, and PSB asset quality improved with gross NPA falling to 3.12%.

8 Sept 2026 · 9:14 PM IST
India Claude AI Adoption Rank: 2nd in Usage, 101st Per Capita

India Claude AI Adoption Rank: 2nd in Usage, 101st Per Capita

While Anthropic data names India its second-largest market by total volume, per-capita analysis places the nation 101st globally due to income barriers and heavy concentration within the IT sector.

26 Aug 2026 · 1:31 PM IST
Nvidia's $30 Billion Perplexity: AI Search War Explained

Nvidia's $30 Billion Perplexity: AI Search War Explained

Nvidia is reportedly discussing an investment in Perplexity at a $30B+ valuation, signaling a fundamental shift from AI model scaling to search, agentic interfaces, and web commerce.

25 Aug 2026 · 9:15 AM IST
Why Stripe’s $8 Billion OpenRouter Bet Is Bigger Than Payments?

Why Stripe’s $8 Billion OpenRouter Bet Is Bigger Than Payments?

Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter in a transaction reportedly worth more than $8 billion. The deal reveals a much bigger strategy around AI models, agentic commerce, payments and fraud prevention.

20 Aug 2026 · 7:28 PM IST

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Microsoft Offers 60,000 Workers Voluntary Exit: AI and Visa Impact

Microsoft Offers 60,000 Workers Voluntary Exit: AI and Visa Impact

28 Oct 2026 · 12:43 PM IST

Microsoft has offered voluntary buyouts to roughly 60,000 eligible employees across the US, India, UK, and Canada. As the firm shifts funds to AI infrastructure, the move raises high stakes for H-1B visa holders and Wall Street margins.

IIT Madras Alumni Raise $9M for AI Chip Cooling Tech

IIT Madras Alumni Raise $9M for AI Chip Cooling Tech

28 Oct 2026 · 10:51 AM IST

Deep-tech startup Discovered Materials has secured a $9 million seed round to solve the semiconductor industry's biggest crisis: extreme heat. Using AI, the firm aims to discover and patent advanced thermal cooling materials by early 2027.

Grok AI Releases 7-Mins AI Odyssey Episode Ahead of 2026 Film Deadline

Grok AI Releases 7-Mins AI Odyssey Episode Ahead of 2026 Film Deadline

27 Oct 2026 · 3:55 PM IST

xAI’s Grok Imagine and Wonder Studios published a 7-minute AI-generated episode of The Odyssey on October 23, following Elon Musk’s July pledge for a full-length feature. Critics contrast the release against Nolan's $1.8B film adaptation.

Grok Releases 7-Minute AI Odyssey Ahead of 2026 Film Deadline

Grok Releases 7-Minute AI Odyssey Ahead of 2026 Film Deadline

27 Oct 2026 · 3:17 PM IST

Grok Imagine published a 7-minute AI-generated episode of The Odyssey on October 23. This release follows Elon Musk’s July pledge for a full-length feature. Analysts contrast the release against a standard $1.8 billion studio film.

RevRag AI Raises $2.5M: Can AI Fix Banking Drop-Offs?

RevRag AI Raises $2.5M: Can AI Fix Banking Drop-Offs?

26 Oct 2026 · 3:27 PM IST

The Bengaluru fintech startup raised $2.5 million led by Accion Ventures. It will use the funds to build in-app AI agents, stop customer drop-offs, and expand into the US market.

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