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Union Budget 2026: India's banking sector is strong with improved balance sheets and high profits. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a high-level committee to review the system. This panel will chart the next phase of reform-led growth. It will also look at the role of Non-Banking Financial Companies. Public sector NBFCs will be restructured to improve efficiency and focus on key sectors.

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SBI chairman C S Setty calls for equal tax treatment on returns from equity investments and bank deposits. He believes this will create a level playing field for financial savings. A banking official also requests an extension of the tax holiday for income earned in Gujarat's GIFT City. This move aims to boost activity in India's International Financial Services Centre.

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Companies bidding on a recent opportunity must submit an unconditional offer, according to bid documents. Any conditions attached to an offer will make it invalid. The documents also state that bidders will not have the right to make changes to the share purchase agreement after it is submitted to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (Dipam). This information comes from people familiar with the matter.

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In an ambitious move, the World Bank Group has committed to funneling $8-10 billion each year into India over the next five years. This groundbreaking partnership pivots around enhancing job creation through the private sector.

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India's government has set a February 5 deadline for financial bids to divest a majority stake in IDBI Bank, marking a significant step in the privatization process. Eligible bidders, including Fairfax Financial Holdings and Emirates NBD, are now in the final phase. The government and LIC aim to sell 60.7% of the lender, with the successful bidder gaining naming rights.

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RBI rate cut: This is the first data point reflecting the 25-basis point repo rate cut announced by the Reserve Bank of India in December 2025, following cumulative policy easing of 125 basis points over the course of 2025.

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Major global reinsurers, including Lloyd's of London, are seeking Indian regulatory approval to establish operations in GIFT City, a low-tax financial hub. These companies aim to tap into India's substantial insurance market by offering specialized products and benefiting from favorable tax treatment and regulatory alignment.

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