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

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.

International

UAE Launches Digital Dirham: A New Era of Money Is Coming by End of 2025


The UAE is set to launch the Digital Dirham by late 2025 — a blockchain-powered central bank digital currency (CBDC) that will revolutionize everything from daily payments to international remittances. Backed by law and part of the country’s FIT (Financial Infrastructure Transformation) program, the Digital Dirham aims to make money transfers faster, safer, and more accessible for all residents.

Business

Castrol India Appoints Mrinalini Srinivasan as New Chief Financial Officer


Castrol India Ltd. has appointed Mrinalini Srinivasan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 28, 2025. She brings a wealth of experience to the role and will lead the company's financial strategy.