The resignation of HDFC Bank's non-executive chairman has raised governance concerns at the private lender.
India, a major energy consumer and refiner, assesses domestic availability
India faces energy supply challenges amid disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zero, eyes Middle East conflict
Swiss National Bank holds policy rate steady amid Middle East tensions affecting Swiss franc and oil prices.
SNB monetary policy assessment of March 19, 2026
The Swiss National Bank issued a policy review statement on March 19, 2026, outlining its recent monetary stance.
India to offer insurance support to exporters as war risk drives premiums
India will offer insurance support for shipments through conflict-hit corridors amid rising logistics costs.
India solar to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, power ministry adviser says
India's solar power capacity is projected to quadruple and wind power to triple over the next decade, says a power…
UK’s IG Group mulls deals, domicile shift as part of strategic review
IG Group begins strategic review including acquisitions and domicile changes after record revenue.
India’s HDFC Bank says chairman exit may be over rift with management; stock falls
HDFC Bank says chairman's exit may be due to a management rift. The bank confirms no material issues involved.
Swatch CEO concerned about surge in value of Swiss franc
Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek expressed concern over the Swiss franc's strength and its impact on domestic industry.
BOJ Governor Ueda’s comments at news conference
BOJ held rates steady but noted Middle East conflict may raise inflation.
EU pitched for Turkey to join its payments system, envoy says
The EU proposed Turkey joining its cost-cutting payments system to enhance integration and support cross-border remittances.
Saudi Red Sea port Yanbu targeted in aerial attack, minimal impact, source says
Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port was hit by an aerial attack with minimal impact, an industry source said.
India’s central bank says found no material concerns at HDFC Bank after chairman exit
India's central bank found no material concerns in HDFC Bank after chairman's resignation over differences on values and ethics.
India’s HDFC Bank shares slide after chairman exits over ethical differences
HDFC Bank shares fell after chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing ethical differences.
Indian shares set to open lower on oil spike, hawkish Fed; HDFC Bank in focus
Indian shares are likely to open sharply lower due to Brent crude rising over $110 and a hawkish US Fed…
Indian rupee under pressure in NDF after oil rally intensifies
The Indian rupee weakened in non-deliverable forwards after oil prices surged over Gulf energy attacks.
HSBC mulls job cuts that could impact around 20,000 roles, Bloomberg News reports
HSBC is considering job cuts affecting about 20,000 roles, approximately 10% of its workforce, according to Bloomberg.
Bank of England to sit tight as Middle East conflict turns up inflation heat
Bank of England will likely delay interest rate cuts due to inflation shocks from Middle East conflict.
Exclusive: US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
The US considers deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
ECB to talk tough as Iran war raises inflation fears
The ECB plans to hold rates at 2% but signals readiness to hike if inflation rises.
Exclusive: Bridgewater’s chief scientist Sekhon to join Google’s DeepMind AI unit
Jasjeet Sekhon, formerly at Bridgewater Associates, joins Google DeepMind as chief strategy officer.
India’s HDFC Bank part-time chairman resigns, citing differences in ‘values and ethics’
HDFC Bank's part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing differences over values and ethics.
Back-to-back Qualtrics, EA debt sales to test bond investors’ appetites in volatile market
JPMorgan Chase leads banks marketing debt tied to Qualtrics and Electronic Arts deals.
India orders oil and gas firms to share data with central agency
India mandates oil and gas companies to submit detailed data to a central agency.
Exclusive: Vance plans Hungary visit in show of support for Orban ahead of tight election, sources say
U.S. Vice President JD Vance plans Hungary visit supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of election.
