Sanjay Bakshi, also known as Fundoo Professor, has criticized India’s sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme, deeming it a flawed government borrowing program. He points to the high effective borrowing cost, exceeding 19% annually, and the lack of risk management. The scheme, designed to curb gold imports, has turned into a costly liability for taxpayers.
IDBI Bank Q2 results: Net profit tanks 39% YoY to Rs 2,205 crore; NII dips 49% YoY
IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year profit decline to Rs 2,205 crore in Q2 FY27, impacted by a one-off gain in the previous year. Excluding