May 2026 – Page 24 – Global South Capital Times

Bank of Baroda Aims to Double Balance Sheet in 5 Years Three Indian bank employees in professional attire review data on a large interactive screen in a busy, sunlit office.

Three Indian bank employees in professional attire review data on a large interactive screen in a busy, sunlit office.

Bank of Baroda Aims to Double Balance Sheet in 5 Years

sivam May 14, 2026

Bank of Baroda, India's second-largest state lender, plans to double its balance sheet in five years, capitalizing...

Kidfluencers Drive Growth in Children’s Cosmetics Market A young girl sits cross-legged on a carpet, focused on applying eyeshadow while watching a beauty tutorial on her phone.

A young girl sits cross-legged on a carpet, focused on applying eyeshadow while watching a beauty tutorial on her phone.

Kidfluencers Drive Growth in Children’s Cosmetics Market

sivam May 14, 2026

The 'get ready with me' trend, powered by kidfluencers, is boosting children's engagement with cosmetics, prompting market...

India Banks Lag Climate Risk Disclosure Amid Growing Threats Four Indian bankers, two men and two women, in an office meeting room, reviewing documents and data on laptops.

Four Indian bankers, two men and two women, in an office meeting room, reviewing documents and data on laptops.

India Banks Lag Climate Risk Disclosure Amid Growing Threats

sivam May 14, 2026

Indian banks are improving climate data disclosure but fail to integrate it into lending, risking financial instability...

India & UAE Boost LPG Supplies & Reserves

sivam May 14, 2026

India and UAE sign MoUs to enhance LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves, bolstering energy security amid...

Indian Pharma Exports Fuel West African Opioid Crisis A young man in West Africa crushes pills with a mortar and pestle amidst dried herbs and empty blister packs.

A young man in West Africa crushes pills with a mortar and pestle amidst dried herbs and empty blister packs.

Indian Pharma Exports Fuel West African Opioid Crisis

sivam May 14, 2026

Investigation reveals Indian pharmaceutical exports of powerful opioids like tapentadol are fueling a deadly drug epidemic and...

Dhan Acquires Insurtech Greenlife, Expands Fintech Services in India Two Indian businessmen in suits shake hands across a conference table with a map of India, surrounded by colleagues.

Two Indian businessmen in suits shake hands across a conference table with a map of India, surrounded by colleagues.

Dhan Acquires Insurtech Greenlife, Expands Fintech Services in India

sivam May 14, 2026

Dhan's parent company, Raise Financial Services, acquires insurtech firm Greenlife Insurance, marking a strategic expansion into India's...

Swiggy Aims for Indian Ownership, Inventory Model Shift An authentic photograph of a large, busy warehouse in India, with workers in vests organizing shelves of products and delivery scooters parked nearby.

An authentic photograph of a large, busy warehouse in India, with workers in vests organizing shelves of products and delivery scooters parked nearby.

Swiggy Aims for Indian Ownership, Inventory Model Shift

sivam May 13, 2026

Foodtech giant Swiggy is moving towards Indian ownership and control to adopt an inventory model for its...

LIC Housing Finance Q4 Profit Up 9.4% to ₹1,497 Cr A diverse group of financial professionals gathered around a large table, reviewing stacks of documents and laptops.

A diverse group of financial professionals gathered around a large table, reviewing stacks of documents and laptops.

LIC Housing Finance Q4 Profit Up 9.4% to ₹1,497 Cr

sivam May 13, 2026

LIC Housing Finance reports a 9.4% increase in Q4 net profit to ₹1,497 crore, driven by lower...

India Gold Market Sees Record Discounts After Duty Hike Two Indian jewelers examine gold chains and discuss in a cluttered workshop, with bars visible in the background.

Two Indian jewelers examine gold chains and discuss in a cluttered workshop, with bars visible in the background.

India Gold Market Sees Record Discounts After Duty Hike

sivam May 13, 2026

India's gold market faces record discounts over $200/oz following a 15% import duty hike, impacting sales and...

Bihar Boosts EV Sales to 30% by 2030 with New Policy Two men, one in a uniform, discuss paperwork next to an e-rickshaw charging at a solar station on a busy street in Bihar.