Business, Finance

SBI to Launch Mega Hiring Drive: 18,000 Employees to Be Recruited in FY26


The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced its largest hiring initiative in ten years, aiming to recruit nearly 18,000 employees in FY26. The drive includes 1,600 system officers to strengthen the bank’s digital and technology operations.

Finance

HDFC Bank Unveils Festive Treats 2025 with Over 10,000 Exclusive Offers Nationwide


Indian top leading bank - HDFC Bank, India’s premier private sector bank, has announced the launch of its annual Festive Treats 2025 campaign, kicking off the country’s festive shopping season with over 10,000 offers across cards, loans, PayZapp, and EASYEMI.

Finance

Axis Bank Launches ‘Pink Capital’ to Spotlight Queer Financial Ecosystem


The Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today announced the launch of ‘Pink Capital: The Spectrum of Queer Money’, a qualitative report that explores the financial lives of India’s LGBTQIA+ community. In terms of financial security and future stability, two extremes emerged as focal points. It was unveiled during Sparsh Week, Axis Bank’s flagship celebration of culture and customers.

Finance

Sikkim: The Only Indian State Where Natives Can Earn Crores Tax-Free


As India gears up for FY25 ITR filings, Sikkim remains the only state where certain native residents legally pay zero income tax, even on crore-level incomes. Protected by Article 371(F) and Section 10(26AAA), this decades-old exemption makes Sikkim a one-of-a-kind example in Indian tax history.

Finance

GCCI Applauds Historic GST Reforms Aimed at Economic Growth and Social Inclusion


Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) President Ms. Pratima Dhond welcomes sweeping GST reforms announced at the 56th GST Council Meeting. With simplified slabs, exemptions on insurance and essential items, and measures to support MSMEs, healthcare, and farmers, the reforms are expected to boost GDP, ease compliance, and promote financial inclusion.