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The appointment has been approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to a stock exchange filing by the bank on October 1.

Five-day banking has been at the centre of the unions' agitation. At present, bank branches are generally closed on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh have questioned how SDTT backed the Tata Sons restructuring proposal. Their letter sharpens the governance dispute as Tata Sons navigates NBFC rules and listing pressure.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares rose on Thursday after the lender named Anup Kumar Saha as CEO and managing director. The move brought clarity on the bank's leadership transition ahead of Ashok Vaswani's exit on December 31.

UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% MDR from October 15. Surveys show many users and merchants could resist the change, raising the risk of a shift to cash and cards.

Vijay Singh has asked the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner to examine the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust's governance and its role in Tata Sons. The move adds to an internal Tata Trusts dispute unfolding alongside questions over Tata Sons' future structure.

Experts at the India Today Conclave – South 2026 said the region already has a strong financial ecosystem, with its economic growth creating new opportunities for banks, financial institutions and investors.

Coca-Cola is looking at a valuation of around $10 billion for the bottling business, according to report.

Homebuyers in Gurugram continue to pay a premium despite potholes, traffic and waterlogging. The market is being driven by jobs, connectivity and expectations of better infrastructure.

At the India Today Conclave – South 2026, Satheesh Reddy said defence startups are now building core military technologies and complete systems. He said the shift, backed by government support and rising exports, is reshaping India's defence manufacturing ecosystem.

The Indian Banks' Association set up the high-level committee on Tuesday, shortly after bank unions called off a three-day strike amid continuing negotiations.

At the India Today Conclave - South 2026, KM Chandrasekhar said Kerala must target 7% annual growth and sharply raise investment. He said that would be key to creating jobs, using debt productively and sustaining economic momentum.

Venu Srinivasan has sought an inquiry into the governance of Tata Trusts and questioned the appointments of Noel Tata and Neville Tata. The move comes amid wider differences over Tata Sons governance, restructuring and the holding company's listing future.

If you were already planning to make a purchase for Diwali or for your home, buying before October 1 could help you avoid at least some of the upcoming price increase.

Tata Trusts have proposed merging TESS and TCE into Tata Sons. The move seeks to alter its RBI classification and remove the listing trigger.

Several money-related rules are set to change in October, affecting how you save, borrow, pay and access banking services. Here are seven key changes to know.

Speaking at the India Today Conclave – South 2026, TG Bharath, Minister of Industries and Commerce, Andhra Pradesh, said the state was using faster approval mechanisms to ensure that investors do not lose time waiting for clearances.

Experts at the India Today Conclave – South 2026 said Vizhinjam can pull cargo back from foreign hubs. They said Kerala now needs faster road, rail and logistics build-out to turn that advantage into wider economic activity.