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Pension and sovereign wealth funds are pouring into tech, infrastructure and property
Mobile money upstarts race to sign up merchants in critical battleground for global players
India has the world’s third largest economy, but it is in the grip of a sharp slowdown. Are its banking reforms too timid? Also: how the central bank has been forced to focus on growth, the start-ups fighting to dominate mobile payments, and what banks can learn from shampoo sachets.
Steering clear of glamour projects has shielded group from India’s bad-debt crisis
The new strategy under question as policy rate cuts fail to pass to borrowers quickly
Banking reforms and mergers are too little to allow for faster lender growth
Government wants to reach the unbanked but its reforms are seen as too timid to boost economic growth
Technology enables banks to redesign financial products that suit the needs of poorer Indian customers
Both leaders have eye on domestic politics ahead of talks on trade
Narendra Modi cuts rates in $20bn bid to reverse slowing growth
Fast-growing Indian hotel chain offers solace for Japanese investor
Concerns build over central bank’s ability to control currency’s exchange rate
More than 350,000 workers have been laid off after months of double-digit sales falls
Latest foray shows Mukesh Ambani’s characteristic flair for marketing and an eye-catching deal
Annual festive season to be a key test as car market faces worst crisis in 20 years
Billionaire JSW boss warns new time limits on insolvencies not being met
Investors bet groups like Infosys and Wipro will benefit from new technology demand
Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss the biggest banking stories of the week
Stocks fall as much as 8% amid concerns over impact on debt levels and asset quality
Slowing growth calls for bold reforms which have so far been lacking
Millions denied inclusion due to poor record-keeping
Government announces plans to consolidate 10 existing lenders into four
Finance minister says 10 lenders will become four entities
Government’s stance seems at odds with policy to embrace tech that can digitise the economy
Analysts say $25bn transfer should be for long-term projects, not a quick fiscal fix
