Bankers are relieved with Malhotra’s emphasis on a consultative approach with minimum disruption to the financial system. With the expected increase in provision costs and tighter regulations for project finance now on the back burner, lenders can focus on business growth over the next one year, bankers said.
Dow suffers worst week in nearly a year as oil spikes 12% and weak jobs data adds to anxiety
Wall Street’s major indexes fell on Friday as weak US jobs data and a sharp rise in oil prices heightened concerns about the economic outlook.
March 7, 2026