Bank holidays next week, September 1-7: Banks across India to be shut on THESE days | Full list

Bank holidays this week, September 1-7, 2025: All public and private banks across several Indian cities will remain shut for five days in the upcoming week due to festivals and observances, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) state-wise official holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2025-26. RBI also mandates that the first, third,…

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India warms to Chinese investment in manufacturing, renewables and auto parts amid US tariff pressures

New Delhi: India has identified manufacturing, renewable energy and auto components for relaxing covid-era curbs on Chinese investments, as the Asian heavyweights warm up to each other under the heat of Trump’s tariffs. The government is considering a plan to allow 20-25% Chinese investments in these sectors through the automatic route, two officials directly involved…

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Amid slower vehicle growth, Shriram Finance eyes newer loan segments

Mumbai: Shriram Finance is reworking its lending strategy amid slower growth in vehicle finance and focusing on emerging segments such as renewable energy, merchant credit, fisheries, and supply chain finance. Managing director and chief executive officer Y.S. Chakravarti explained that, given the high cost of power and the high incidence of power cuts in tier-II…

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