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Harsh Kumar

@HarshKu200

Economy & Policy Journalist | @livemint Covers : Finance Ministry, RBI, Banking, Trade | Mail: [email protected] Views personal here

 New Delhi, India
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Aadhar Housing Finance sees limited El Niño risk to loan book @livemint @UtpalBhaskar @JoseyJohn livemint.com/companies/news/… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
Blackstone backed Aadhar Housing Finance sees limited El Niño risk to loan book | Company Business...

Blackstone backed Aadhar Housing Finance sees limited El Niño risk to loan book | Company Business...

Just 6% of the lender's AUM is in districts identified as highly vulnerable to El Niño, while stable collections and underwriting safeguards offer some cushion against weather-related income shocks.

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#MintPremium | Just 6% of the lender's AUM is in districts identified as highly vulnerable to El Niño, while stable collections and underwriting safeguards offer some cushion against weather-related income shocks. ✍️ @HarshKu200 livemint.com/companies/news/…
Blackstone backed Aadhar Housing Finance sees limited El Niño risk to loan book | Company Business...

Blackstone backed Aadhar Housing Finance sees limited El Niño risk to loan book | Company Business...

Just 6% of the lender's AUM is in districts identified as highly vulnerable to El Niño, while stable collections and underwriting safeguards offer some cushion against weather-related income shocks.

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Shorter tenures, tougher jobs: the challenge facing India’s CEOs livemint.com/industry/short-… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
Short tenures, high expectations. The growing challenge for Indian CEOs | Mint

Short tenures, high expectations. The growing challenge for Indian CEOs | Mint

Two in every three top executives leave within five years of taking charge, a Mint analysis of annual reports of BSE 500 companies has found. The study covered 481 executive heads, including CEOs,...

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#MintPremium | The microfinance lender is stepping up cybersecurity investments as AI-assisted attacks target financial institutions, while expanding individual lending and reporting stronger profits and asset quality. ✍️ @HarshKu200 livemint.com/news/muthoot-mi…
Muthoot Microfin raises IT spending by 40% amid AI-driven cyber threats, changing rural demand |...

Muthoot Microfin raises IT spending by 40% amid AI-driven cyber threats, changing rural demand |...

The microfinance lender is stepping up cybersecurity investments as AI-assisted attacks target financial institutions, while expanding individual lending and reporting stronger profits and asset...

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#MintPremium | The proposed stake dilution, along with a potential OFS, comes as the lender moves to meet the minimum public shareholding requirement of 25%. ✍️ @HarshKu200 livemint.com/industry/bankin…
Punjab & Sind Bank plans 8-10% government stake dilution in FY27; targets deposit growth of 13-14%...

Punjab & Sind Bank plans 8-10% government stake dilution in FY27; targets deposit growth of 13-14%...

The proposed stake dilution, along with a potential OFS, comes as the lender moves to meet the minimum public shareholding requirement of 25%.

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Spoke to @livemint about #AI driven risks and the deluge of #cyberattacks on Indian #banks and #NBFCs . #BFSI entities will have to over index on cyber resiliency. @HarshKu200
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CERT-In has published Advisory on its website. Escalation of AI-Driven Attacks on BFSI Entities by Threat Actor "CRAFTY FALCON" cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServle…
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How AI-driven cyberattacks are targeting India's financial sector @livemint livemint.com/ai/artificial-i… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
Mint Explainer | How AI-driven cyberattacks are targeting India's financial sector | Mint

Mint Explainer | How AI-driven cyberattacks are targeting India's financial sector | Mint

CERT-In has flagged a critical cyber threat targeting banks, NBFCs and fintech firms, with hackers using AI to exploit payment systems, steal credentials and execute unauthorized transactions.

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“I don’t want to be just sitting there for two years vetoing everything.” President Donald Trump picked up a call from @DashaBurns on POLITICO Elections Live and talked to us about the blue wave and how he’s willing to work with incoming congressional Democrats.  Watch live now: politi.co/4AgCofb
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#MintPremium | US has sought to allay concerns that the Republicans’ midterm election defeat could derail trade talks with India, with an American embassy spokesperson saying that President Donald Trump remains firmly in charge of Washington’s trade agenda ✍️ Banikinkar Pattanayak, @riturajbaruah1 , @HarshKu200 livemint.com/economy/us-says…
Trump's midterm setback may give India an edge in trade deal | Mint

Trump's midterm setback may give India an edge in trade deal | Mint

US has sought to allay concerns that the Republicans’ midterm election defeat could derail trade talks with India, with an American embassy spokesperson saying that President Donald Trump remains...

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The economics segment of the recently introduced NCERT textbooks for Social Science (Grade 9, Part 2) now has a chapter on personal finance. Students are taught basics about fixed deposits, mutual funds, EMI, taxes, risk-return and so on. The idea is to provide them with useful life skills. 1/2
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State-run bank chiefs see credit growth holding firm despite margin pressures Story for @livemint @UtpalBhaskar @JoseyJohn livemint.com/industry/bankin… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
State-run bank chiefs see credit growth holding firm despite margin pressures | Mint

State-run bank chiefs see credit growth holding firm despite margin pressures | Mint

Rising funding costs and competition for deposits remain key challenges.

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Delhi-Haryana border clogs as cops turn away non-BS VI vehicles due to anti-pollution checks Express Video By Gajendra Yadav Read: indianexpress.com/article/in…
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Bank of Baroda eyes overseas expansion, eyes developed markets for wholesale biz @livemint @JoseyJohn @UtpalBhaskar livemint.com/companies/news/… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
Bank of Baroda plans overseas expansion, targets wholesale banking in developed markets | Company...

Bank of Baroda plans overseas expansion, targets wholesale banking in developed markets | Company...

India's second-largest public sector lender is weighing retail banking in emerging economies as it builds on strong international growth; it also expects margins to improve in the December quarter.

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#MintPremium | India's second-largest public sector lender is weighing retail banking in emerging economies as it builds on strong international growth; it also expects margins to improve in the December quarter. ✍️ @HarshKu200 livemint.com/companies/news/…
Bank of Baroda plans overseas expansion, targets wholesale banking in developed markets | Company...

Bank of Baroda plans overseas expansion, targets wholesale banking in developed markets | Company...

India's second-largest public sector lender is weighing retail banking in emerging economies as it builds on strong international growth; it also expects margins to improve in the December quarter.

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India readies a new soft power playbook @livemint @UtpalBhaskar @JoseyJohn @MinOfCultureGoI livemint.com/news/india/indi… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
India readies a new soft power playbook | Today News

India readies a new soft power playbook | Today News

India plans to promote its cultural heritage through joint UNESCO nominations, beginning with Chhath Mahaparv alongside Mauritius. Other proposals span shared historical sites and traditions, while...

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#MintPremium | India plans to promote its cultural heritage through joint UNESCO nominations, beginning with Chhath Mahaparv alongside Mauritius. Other proposals span shared historical sites and traditions, while government initiatives also include artist registries, international exhibitions and cultural events. ✍️ @HarshKu200 , @UtpalBhaskar livemint.com/news/india/indi…
India readies a new soft power playbook | Today News

India readies a new soft power playbook | Today News

India plans to promote its cultural heritage through joint UNESCO nominations, beginning with Chhath Mahaparv alongside Mauritius. Other proposals span shared historical sites and traditions, while...

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@NidhiOct 31
It’s done bro 💍 @OmarAbdullah
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What does the proposed India-Mexico preferential trade agreement mean? @livemint livemint.com/economy/india-m… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
Mint Explainer | What does the proposed India-Mexico preferential trade agreement mean for Indian...

Mint Explainer | What does the proposed India-Mexico preferential trade agreement mean for Indian...

A PTA could help Indian exporters improve their price competitiveness in the Mexican market through negotiated tariff concessions.

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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank seeks RBI nod for share transfers, plans expansion @livemint livemint.com/industry/bankin… Download mint app for latest in Business News - bit.ly/32XEfFE
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank seeks RBI nod for share transfers, gets board backing for expansion | Mint

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank seeks RBI nod for share transfers, gets board backing for expansion | Mint

TMB reported a record quarterly net profit of ₹451.14 crore and raised its growth guidance for FY27 while actively seeking RBI approval to regularize past share transfers amid pending Enforcement...

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