4 February 2026 – News Deck

Early Detection Can Save Lives: CARE Hospitals, Malakpet Hosts Cancer Care Awareness Talk on World Cancer Day

4 February 20264 February 2026 Vijay Raman

A cancer diagnosis can change life in an instant—bringing fear, uncertainty and countless unanswered questions. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, CARE Hospitals, Malakpet organised a Cancer Care Awareness Talk, reaffirming its belief that no patient should face the cancer journey alone. The programme was graced by Shri. Brahma Murahari, Chadarghat SHO and Shri Srinivas,Chadarghat, DI as chief guests and saw participation from Dr. M. A. SuboorShaherose, Senior Consultant – Haematology & Medical Oncology; Dr. Shaik saleem, consultant surgical oncologist; Dr. Rajendra Prasad Bhupati, Senior consultant surgical…

Budget 2026 Strengthens MSME Credit and Cash Flow Ecosystems

4 February 20264 February 2026 Vijay Raman

The Union Budget 2026 underscores the continued policy focus on MSMEs as an important driver of economic activity, supported by public investment and measures aimed at improving access to formal finance. The emphasis on strengthening receivable-based financing mechanisms, including facilitation through platforms such as TReDS, is a constructive step towards easing working capital pressures and improving cash-flow visibility for small enterprises. For cooperative banks, which are closely integrated with local MSME ecosystems, these policy signals provide scope to further develop working capital and receivable-based solutions in alignment with applicable regulatory…

Stablecoins under the rulebook

4 February 20264 February 2026 Vijay Raman

Across the world, regulators are arriving at a shared conclusion: stablecoins are no longer a niche corner of the crypto universe. Their scale alone explains the shift. Global circulation has more than doubled in just two years, rising from about $120 billion in late 2023 to over $300 billion by late 2025. As stablecoins gain ground in cross-border payments, remittances and even informal dollar substitution, they increasingly touch the heart of public policy. This is why global institutions have sounded consistent warnings. Bodies such as the BIS, IMF, Financial Stability…