Finance

Axis Bank Launches Sparsh Week 2025: ‘Raising the Bar’ Nationwide


Axis Bank has launched Sparsh Week 2025 from September 1–5, uniting over 1 lakh employees across 5,868 branches to celebrate customer relationships under the theme “Raise the Bar.” With senior leadership actively engaging across 40 cities, the initiative will focus on redefining customer experience, personalized offers, thematic days for diverse customer groups, and community outreach.

Human Interest

SBI to Temporarily Suspend UPI Services on August 6 Due to Maintenance


State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that its UPI services will be temporarily unavailable on August 6, 2025, due to scheduled maintenance. Customers are advised to plan their transactions in advance to avoid disruptions.

Business

HSBC Report Says Indians Need ₹3.5 Crore for Comfortable Retirement


A new HSBC report reveals that Indians will need to save an estimated ₹3.5 crore to retire comfortably, highlighting the growing importance of long-term financial planning in an era of rising life expectancy and inflation.

Finance

Axis Trustee Unveils “AVA” – India’s First AI-Powered Chatbot for Trustee Services


Axis Trustee Services Ltd. has unveiled AVA (Axis Trustee Virtual Assistant), the first AI chatbot in India’s trustee services industry, offering real-time support, seamless service requests, and smarter client engagement—pioneering a bold new digital era for fiduciary services.