PFC, REC seek to help centre retain majority at low cost

Power Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary options are being considered: issuing preference shares at ₹10 each, requiring an estimated ₹800 crore outlay, or subscribing to non-tradable bonds worth around ₹24,000 crore. Advisors favor the preference share route, deeming it less…

RBI opens term money market to AIFIs, housing finance companies

The Reserve Bank of India has opened the term money market to All India Financial Institutions and housing finance companies, allowing them to borrow and lend. Prudential borrowing limits for primary dealers have also been significantly increased. These moves aim to deepen market participation and improve liquidity, ultimately strengthening monetary policy transmission by linking short-term…

ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: The next retail breakthrough may already be in your pocket

ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlights the products quietly reshaping retail. From improving product discovery and customer engagement to increasing conversions and retention, the Retail and Consumer Experience category recognises solutions delivering measurable business impact across retail, FMCG, D2C, e-commerce and consumer technology in India.