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07.06.2025 | Rate cut cycle likely over now, policy to stay data-driven: Union Bank of India Report | - |
05.06.2025 | India's Largest Collections Summit Set to Redefine the Industry with Unmatched Scale and Vision | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
For the first time ever, India’s collections industry will come together at an unprecedented scale to align on a shared vision for the future. The Bharat Collection Summit & Awards 2025, scheduled for 12th Jun... |
01.06.2025 | Time may be ripe for doubling deposit insurance cover to ₹10 lakh | - |
29.05.2025 | India's First and Only Platform for the Entire Collections Ecosystem: Bharat Collection Summit & Awards 2025 Set to Redefine the Industry | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
India’s financial ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental shift, and at its core lies an often-overlooked yet mission-critical function—collections. In a rapidly digitizing economy, collections is no longer a back-o... |
22.05.2025 | Indian banks ask RBI for leeway on daily cash reserves | - |
08.05.2025 | Union Bank reports ₹4,985 crore net profit in Q4FY25, up 51% y-o-y | - |
06.05.2025 | Union Bank flags lapses in ₹7.25-cr procurement of book by former CEA | - |
20.04.2025 | State-owned MTNL defaults on ₹8,346 crore bank loans from seven PSU banks | State-owned telecom service operator, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), on Saturday, April 19, disclosed that the company has defaulted on bank loans worth ₹8,346.24 crore from public sector lenders, according to the exchange filing.
Al... |
15.04.2025 | BANKIT acquired by Findi for Rs 160 Cr | For a total of Rs 160 crore ($18.7 million), Findi Ltd’s subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt Ltd (TSI) has successfully acquired BANKIT Services Pvt. Ltd.
Expanding Findi’s presence in the Indian financial services in... |
15.04.2025 | Findi Acquires BANKIT for INR 160 Cr to Strengthen Financial Services Network The move bolsters Findi's ambition to offer essential banking and payment services in underbanked and rural areas. | Findi Ltd, through its subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt Ltd (TSI), has acquired BANKIT Services Pvt Ltd for INR 160 crore (USD 18.7 million), marking a major step in expanding its footprint in India's financial ser... |
13.04.2025 | Indian PSU banks post market cap declines in January-March quarter | - |
07.04.2025 | Finmin likely to meet heads of public sector banks on Apr 17, to review financial performance | New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The finance ministry has called a meeting of heads of public sector banks (PSBs) on April 17 to review the financial performance of banks and discuss targets for flagship schemes of the government, including Jan Dhan ... |
28.03.2025 | India's Banking Landscape: Navigating Liquidity and Credit Challenges | India's banking sector is at a crossroads. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to discuss its liquidity management framework amid a significant depletion of banking liquidity. This meeting, scheduled for April 3, 2025, comes at a critica... |
27.03.2025 | RBI to discuss liquidity management framework amid depleting banking liquidity | The Reserve Bank of India is meeting lenders next week to discuss its liquidity management framework, and could announce changes at its April policy meeting, six sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
The meeting comes amid a sh... |
23.03.2025 | Public sector banks’ dividend rises 33% to ₹27,830 crore in FY24 | Dividend payout by public sector banks (PSBs) have risen by 33 per cent to ₹27,830 crore in FY24, indicating significant improvement in financial health of these lenders.
PSBs declared a dividend of ₹27,830 crore to shareholders in 2023-24 ... |
20.03.2025 | RINL in talks with SBI-led consortium of banks to refinance long-term loans | Ahead of its second round of fund infusion -- of approximately ₹1,500 crore due in April -- PSU steel-maker RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd) has initiated a fresh round of discussions with an SBI-led consortium of banks to refinance its hig... |
11.03.2025 | Goel assumes charge as Chief Executive of IBA | The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) said Atul Kumar Goel has assumed charge as Chief Executive (CE) of the Association.
Goel was MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank (PNB) from February 2022 to December 2024. He was Chairman of IBA for two te... |
03.03.2025 | Union Bank of India holds outreach camp for MSMEs at Hoskote | Union Bank of India held an outreach camp for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Hoskote on Monday.
The Mega MSME Outreach Campaign was aimed to promote entrepreneurship, government schemes, and provide support to Micro, Small and Medi... |
21.02.2025 | Centre can consider lowering stake in PSBs, bankers say | As the Indian economy and banking sector grows and capital requirements rise, the Centre has a large scope to reduce its stake in public sector banks (PSBs), bankers said in an event held at the NSE here today.
“Consolidation is something w... |
17.02.2025 | Floating rate retail loans get cheaper post RBI rate cut | Floating rate retail loans such as home loans and mortgage loans are turning cheaper as major banks are giving effect to the recent 25 basis points repo rate cut by RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Banks such as State Bank of India, P... |
17.02.2025 | Findi Secures INR 500 Cr ATM Deployment Contract with Union Bank of India This deal marks Findi's third major transaction in 2024, reflecting its aggressive expansion in the financial services sector.... | Findi Ltd, through its majority-owned Indian subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt Ltd (TSI), has secured a significant contract with Union Bank of India to deploy 900 additional ATMs across the country. This strategic ... |
10.02.2025 | Empowering the Elderly: IDFC FIRST Bank's New Initiative and the Rise of AI in Finance | In a world where age often brings challenges, IDFC FIRST Bank is stepping up. The bank has launched a specialized package tailored for senior citizens. This initiative is a lifeline, a bridge to a more secure financial future for the elderl... |
10.02.2025 | Markytics.AI Secures USD 500K Funding from AH Ventures Fund to Revolutionise BFSI Sector The funds will be used to enhance product development, expand market presence, and strengthen client engagement... | Markytics.AI, an AI-driven solutions provider in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, has raised USD 500,000 in seed funding in a round led by AH Ventures Fund, with participation from angel investors.
The funds wil... |
30.01.2025 | Tata Steel's Ambitious Expansion: A Steel Giant's Vision for Odisha | Tata Steel is setting its sights on Odisha, a state rich in resources and potential. The company plans to add 10 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of steel production capacity in the long term. This ambitious move comes on the heels of a rece... |
28.01.2025 | Union Bank may achieve growth closer to lower end of guidance range: MD Manimekhalai | Union Bank of India expects to achieve growth closer to the lower end of the guidance range it had given at the beginning of FY25 even as it shed bulk deposits aggregating ₹30,000 crore in Q3FY25 and built up a strong corporate loan sanctio... |
28.01.2025 | Tata Steel plans to add 10 mtpa capacity in Odisha | Tata Steel plans to add 10 million tonne per annum (mtpa) of fresh capacity in Odisha in the long term. The company is in the process of ramping up 5 mtpa of capacity commissioned recently.
Initially, the company commissioned a 3 mtpa plant... |
16.01.2025 | BPCL signs ₹31,802-crore loan deal with SBI-led consortium for petrochem, refinery projects | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) announced on Thursday, January 16, 2025, that it has signed a ₹31,802 crore loan agreement with an SBI-led consortium. According to a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges, the financing will suppo... |
08.01.2025 | New RBI chief faces rupee policy dilemma amid surging dollar | India’s new central bank head faces a tough decision on managing the rupee’s exchange rate — focus on squeezing volatility like his predecessor did, or respond to calls for more flexibility as the dollar continues to surge.
Former Reserve B... |
15.12.2024 | Public sector banks eye common online platform for giving loans to start-ups | Public sector banks (PSBs) are exploring the possibility of setting up a common online platform to meet the credit needs of start-ups. This is aimed at giving a fillip to the government’s “Startup India” initiative.
The Finance Ministry is ... |
10.12.2024 | Disallow customers who attack bank branch staff from opening accounts for 3 years: AIBEA | After the recent spate of attacks by customers against bank branch staff, the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) has asked the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) to immediately black-list customers who attack branch staff, close the... |
06.12.2024 | 16th GRIHA Summit Concludes, Unveiling Innovative Sustainability Initiatives and a Forward-looking Vision for Resilient Infrastructure | New Delhi, Delhi, India
The 16th GRIHA Summit, organized by the GRIHA Council, concluded with a strong emphasis on ‘Accelerating climate action and fostering resilience in the built environment’. Over two days, the Summit brought together p... |
03.12.2024 | No proposal under consideration for merger of Public Sector Banks, says Finance Ministry | There is no proposal under consideration for merger of Public Sector Banks, Finance Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday while acknowledging that mergers in recent past have given very good results.
As on date, there are 12 public s... |
29.11.2024 | Indian Banking Landscape Faces Turbulence Amid Adani Controversy and New Lending Initiatives | The Indian banking sector is navigating a stormy sea. Recent allegations against Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group, have sent ripples through the financial institutions that have extended credit to his conglomerate. Meanwhile, o... |
29.11.2024 | Turbulence in Indian Banking: Adani Group Scrutiny and Leadership Changes at SBI | The Indian banking sector is navigating stormy waters. Recent allegations against Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group, have sent ripples through the financial landscape. U.S. authorities have accused him of bribery, raising alarms... |
28.11.2024 | India banks are reviewing Adani Group exposure after US charges, sources say | MUMBAI/NEW DELHI : Indian lenders, including State Bank of India, are reviewing their exposure to Adani Group and examining whether they need to tighten their due diligence when offering new loans to them, after the U.S. accused Chairman Ga... |
16.11.2024 | Lasa Supergenerics: A Financial Phoenix Rises from the Ashes | In the bustling heart of Mumbai, Lasa Supergenerics Limited has emerged victorious from a stormy financial chapter. The company recently announced the withdrawal of an insolvency application filed against it by the Bank of Baroda. This mark... |
15.11.2024 | SBI seeks $1.25 billion in India’s largest bank loan of 2024 | State Bank of India plans to borrow up to $1.25 billion, in what would be the largest dollar-denominated loan from the country’s financial sector this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
CTBC Bank, HSBC Holdings Plc and Taip... |
11.11.2024 | The Rise of Multi-Asset Funds and Women Entrepreneurs in India | In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, two significant trends are emerging in India: the growth of multi-asset funds and the empowerment of women entrepreneurs. Both are reshaping the financial narrative, offering new opportunities and ... |
11.11.2024 | ICICI Prudential Multi asset completes 22 years | The ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund, which has completed 22 years, has accumulated asset under management of Rs 50,496 crore and accounts for 48 per cent of the total AUM in the multi asset allocation category.
A lump sum investment of ₹1... |
10.11.2024 | Finance Minister launches five Nari Shakti branches of Union Bank of India for women entrepreneurs | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated five Nari Shakti branches of Union Bank of India from Bengaluru. Speaking at the inauguration, she urged the bank to develop technology-driven, cluster-based schemes specifical... |
05.11.2024 | Bank of Baroda's Ambitious Expansion Amidst Financial Challenges | In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian banking, Bank of Baroda (BoB) stands at a crossroads. With a bold plan to double its business to ₹48 lakh crore in five years, the bank is not just aiming for growth; it’s strategizing for survival. ... |
03.11.2024 | Banks’ NIM falls in Q2 as RBI penal charge diktat takes effect, deposit cost rises | Large and mid-sized banks have seen a fall in their net interest margin (NIM) – a key indicator of lenders’ profitability — in Q2 on account of lower yield on advances, higher cost of deposit and as the Reserve Bank of India’s circular on l... |
22.10.2024 | Union Bank expects 2.8-3% NIM in FY25 | Public sector lender Union Bank of India is aiming to maintain its net interest margin (NIM) in the 2.8-3 per cent range in FY25, even as the margin declined by 15 basis points (bps) quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) in Q2FY25 to 2.90 per cent.
Ra... |
25.09.2024 | Lenders to recover about 19% of principal outstanding exposure to Supreme Infrastructure | Lenders will recover about 19 per cent of the principal amount and about 9 per cent of their overall outstanding dues upfront from Supreme Infrastructure Industries Ltd (SIIL) via a compromise settlement under Section 230 of the Companies A... |
18.09.2024 | Reliance Infra brings down standalone debt by 87 per cent to ₹475 crore | Reliance Infrastructure announced that Invent Assets Securitisation and Reconstruction Private Ltd, a lender to the company, has novated certain charged securities to recover its dues. As a result, Invent ARC’s entire fund-based outstanding... |
30.08.2024 | Recognise, Honour and Celebrate of Exemplary Achievements in the Global Fintech Landscape | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
While global experts deliberated upon major fintech policy issues 360 degrees at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 (GFF 2024) over three days, August 28-30, the results of the prestigious Global Fintech Awards (GFA) 20... |
28.08.2024 | Adani Group's Shift: Embracing Domestic Funding Amidst Global Uncertainties | The Adani Group is navigating a new financial landscape. Once heavily reliant on international borrowing, the conglomerate is now pivoting towards domestic banks for its funding needs. This shift is not just a strategic maneuver; it reflect... |
25.08.2024 | Adani group turns to domestic banks for funding needs | The Adani group is increasingly turning towards domestic borrowing, especially from the Indian banks, as it looks to reduce high-cost overseas borrowings while a high credit rating makes it an acceptable risk to domestic lending institution... |
20.08.2024 | M1xchange launches international trade financing platform for Indian MSMEs at GIFT City | M1xchange, a digital invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, has set up an international platform —M1NXT ITFS— in GIFT City to enable Indian MSMEs avail global factoring services.
This international trade financing services (ITFS) platform ... |
29.07.2024 | Pune-Sholapur Road Restructure Allocates Rs 3.34 billion to Lenders
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Top 1... | ROADS & HIGHWAYS Pune-Sholapur Road Restructure Allocates Rs 3.34 billion to Lenders
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Ten banks, led by Bank of India (BoI), have received Rs 3.34 billion from the toll collections accumulated by the Pune S... |
29.07.2024 | PSBs collected around ₹8,500 crore for not maintaining minimum balance in accounts between FY20 and FY24 | Even after the country’s top lender State Bank of India decided not to levy penalty for maintaining minimum balance in accounts after FY20, amount collected by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) for the same has increased by over 34 per cent in fiv... |
19.07.2024 | Union Bank’s Q1FY25 net profit rises 14% | Union Bank of India (UBI) reported a 14 per cent year-on-year/yoy increase in the first quarter net profit at ₹3,679 crore, helped by moderate growth in net interest income and non-interest income, decline in NPA provisions and tax expenses... |
30.06.2024 | Rule changes can help onboard customers from anywhere in India: Deutsche Bank | German lender Deutsche Bank will be focussing on the digital channel over the branch model to grow its business in the country, a top official said.
Changes in rules by the RBI mandating geographical location restrictions while onboarding c... |
26.06.2024 | Sany, Union Bank collaborate to provide financial support to its customer
Eicher rolls out 50,000th fully-built bus
Minister: Bhubaneswar-Cuttack metro rail project to continue
Maruti Ispat & Pipe... | ECONOMY & POLICY Sany, Union Bank collaborate to provide financial support to its customer
26 Jun 2024 3 Min Read CW Team
Sany India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, is pleased to announce the signing of an MoU with Un... |
06.06.2024 | Delhi High court asks status report on Dheeraj Wadhawan bail
KEC International Wins Contracts Worth ?115 Million
Tamil Nadu Trials CNG Bus Conversion
Chingrighata Metro Pier 319 Nears Completion | ECONOMY & POLICY Delhi High court asks status report on Dheeraj Wadhawan bail
06 Jun 2024 3 Min Read CW Team
The Delhi High Court has requested a status update regarding the bail application of Dheeraj Wadhawan, who is seeking bail on m... |
03.06.2024 | Nifty Bank hits 50,000 mark for the first time ever; Check key reason | - |
01.06.2024 | Will take decisive steps to stabilise banking system: FM Sitharaman | - |
31.05.2024 | ARCs misused by 'tainted' promoters: RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao | - |
31.05.2024 | Modi govt revived banking sector, Rs 10 lakh cr bad loans recovered: FM | - |
30.05.2024 | Rs 2000 counterfeit notes more than double, says RBI annual report | - |
30.05.2024 | Unclaimed deposits with banks rise 26% to Rs 78,213 crore: RBI report | - |
30.05.2024 | Bank frauds rise 166% in FY24 to over 36,000 cases, shows RBI annual report | - |
28.05.2024 | Indian govt bond yields seen steady as traders await fresh triggers | - |
26.05.2024 | Credit card spends fall 5% in April, pace of new card additions slower | Spends on credit cards moderated in April 2024 from the previous month, declining 4.84 per cent to ₹1.56-lakh crore, according to data by the Reserve Bank of India.
Spends in April traditionally see a fall, given that spends generally tend ... |
23.05.2024 | PSBs on a roll after RBI doles out Rs 2 trn dividend to govt; index up 2% | - |
22.05.2024 | Indian bond yields flat as traders eye next move to infuse cash in system | - |
21.05.2024 | NRI deposit flows up 63.5% to $14.7 bn in FY24, the highest in 8 years | - |
19.05.2024 | The nomadic life of a PSU banker | - |
16.05.2024 | SBI hikes FD interest rates: Here's what all the banks are offering | - |
16.05.2024 | India sees forex reserves as main tool to manage bond index inflows | - |
16.05.2024 | Credit offtake stays robust at nearly 16% in May, shows RBI data | - |
14.05.2024 | India's move to buy back bonds runs into RBI's need to keep tight stance | - |
14.05.2024 | Public sector banks' total profit jumps 35%, crosses Rs 1.4 trn in FY24 | - |
12.05.2024 | What ails public sector banks? | - |
12.05.2024 | Gold ETFs see first outflow post March 2023 at Rs 396 cr on profit booking | - |
11.05.2024 | Union Bank of India Q4 result: Net profit rises 18% on lower provisions | - |
10.05.2024 | RBI ‘expected’ to transfer ₹1-lakh cr as dividend to the Centre in FY25 | The Reserve Bank of India is likely to transfer approximately ₹1,00,000 crore to the government in FY25, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
The report said the RBI can be expected to maintain a robust dividend payout for FY25. Th... |
10.05.2024 | Union Bank of India Q4 profit grows 19% to ₹3,310.55 crore | Union Bank of India (UBoI) reported a 19 per cent year-on-year (yoy) increase in fourth quarter standalone net profit at ₹3,310.55 crore, supported by growth in net interest income (NII) and sharp decline in loan loss provisions
The public ... |
08.05.2024 | Nifty PSU Bank index snaps two day losing run; rises 2.5% on May 08 | - |
29.04.2024 | RBI launches two key surveys to get inputs for upcoming monetary policy | - |
29.04.2024 | Cash still king? Rs 1.4 cr is monthly average ATM cash withdrawals in FY24 | - |
26.04.2024 | Union Bank of India inaugurates new premises of Zonal Office, Malleswaram | A Manimekhalai, MD and CEO of Union Bank of India, inaugurated the new Zonal Office premises at Malleswaram, Bangalore. To mark this occasion Sh. Navneet Kumar- Zonal Head, Bengaluru, Sh. Asim Kumar Pal-Regional Head, Bengaluru South, Sh. R... |
24.04.2024 | Electoral bonds: Plea in SC seeks SIT probe into alleged quid pro quo | - |
24.04.2024 | FSIB recommends appointment of Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh as SBI MD, Asheesh Pandey as Indian Bank MD | i
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh for the position of Managing Director in State Bank of India and Asheesh Pandey for the position of MD & CEO in Indian Bank... |
24.04.2024 | DCB Bank Q4 results: Net up 9% at Rs 156 cr, board approves Rs 500 cr QIP | - |
23.04.2024 | Immediate Payment Service: All that's to know about instant funds transfer | - |
19.04.2024 | Hindustan Construction's Rs 350 crore rights issue oversubscribed 2.5 times | - |
16.04.2024 | Senior citizen deposits total Rs 34 lakh crore, a 150% growth in 5 years | - |
09.04.2024 | HDFC Bank Misses MSCI Threshold by a Hair's Breadth | HDFC Bank's foreign legroom inches close to the MSCI threshold but falls short by a mere 5 basis points, causing a ripple in the investment world. The potential for further selling this quarter could lead to a weight-up adjustment in the up... |
04.04.2024 | HDFC foreign legroom rises but misses index provider MSCI threshold | The investment legroom for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in HDFC Bank rose to 24.95 per cent during the quarter ended March 2024. However, it fell short by only 5 basis points (bps) of the threshold required for index provider MSCI to ... |
03.04.2024 | Union Bank raises Rs 42,000 cr from DIFC to fund overseas business growth | State-owned Union Bank of India on Wednesday said it has raised $500 million (about Rs 4,200 crore) from foreign markets to fund overseas business growth.
The fund was arranged by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai Branch, U... |
01.04.2024 | RBI imposes ₹74 crore fine on 64 lenders amid heightened supervision in FY24 | With economic conditions largely stable and banks sitting on strong balance sheets, Reserve Bank of India seems to have used the relative calm of FY24 as an opportunity to strengthen supervision and crackdown on regulatory breaches.
Also re... |
22.03.2024 | Improving metrics keep Street positive on stocks of public-sector banks | Public sector banks (PSBs) have delivered significant outperformance over the past three years and the sector has been re-rated.
Given the growth and profitability expectations of an 18 per cent return on equity (RoE) over FY24-26, there is... |
21.03.2024 | PSU Banks soar: PNB, Indian Bank, Central Bank, PSB, BOI zoom up to 4% | The public sector undertaking (PSU) banks were trading higher on the National Stock Exchange as investors continue to remain bullish on the banking sector among PSUs.
The Nifty PSU Bank index rose sharply at 2.66 per cent against 1.01 per c... |
21.03.2024 | Banks to remain open on March 31 despite Easter Sunday: Here's why | The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that all agency banks involved in government transactions will remain open on March 31, 2024. This decision coincides with Easter Sunday, a significant celebration for the Christian community. H... |
18.03.2024 | Banks like Bank of India, HDFC offer lowest home loan interest rates | Taking a home loan is a big step in one's financial journey, often being the largest loan an individual might take on, not just in terms of the amount borrowed but also due to its extended repayment tenure, which can span over 15 years or m... |
18.03.2024 | Bright spots: India and Indonesia, shining stars in earnings constellation | India and Indonesia have emerged as the bright spots in the Asian pack during the December 2023 quarter earnings season.
According to an analysis conducted by Nomura, of the 78 companies that are part of the Morgan Stanley Capital Internati... |
07.07.2023 | Punjab National Bank launches its first virtual branch in the Metaverse | Indian public sector Punjab National Bank (PNB) today announced the launch of its virtual branch 'PNB Metaverse', as it aims to offer a personalized banking experience for both current and potential customers.
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02.03.2022 | Union Bank of India raises Rs 1,500 cr through Basel-III compliant bonds | Union Bank has raised Rs 1,500 crore by issuing Basel III compliant bonds to investors.
The bank has allotted unsecured, subordinated, non-convertible, taxable, perpetual, fully paid-up Basel III compliant additional tier-I bonds in the nat... |
03.02.2022 | Infosys : Union Bank of India Offers WhatsApp Banking powered by Infosys Finacle | Union Bank of India Offers WhatsApp Banking powered by Infosys Finacle
Bengaluru, India - February 3, 2022
Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) and Union Bank of India, a le... |