Banks supply 77 pc of new credit led by commercial real estate lending

IANS | September 9, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Banks accounted for 77.1 per cent of overall incremental credit between March and July 2026 adding Rs 7.17 lakh crore, compared with Rs 2.13 lakh crore by non‑banking financial companies, underscoring banks’ dominant role in fresh lending, a report said on Wednesday.

BRICS can build durable cultural bridges that complement economic and political partnerships

Vikash Ranjan | September 9, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi: India assumed the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026. BRICS Agenda is structured around three core pillars: political and security; economy and finance; and culture and People-to-People (P2P) exchanges. In the present conflict-ridden world, culture and P2P exchanges have the potential to foster mutual understanding and strengthen trust among people and countries.

Pandya included as Padikkal and Gaikwad to captain India A against Australia A

IANS | September 9, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal and senior opener Ruturaj Gaikwad have been named captains of the India A multi-day and one-day squads, respectively, for the upcoming home series against Australia A, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday.