| PNB | Bank involved in a loan fraud case allegedly linked to Mehul Choksi.(abbrv) (3) |
| SEBI | Regulatory body initiating recovery proceedings against businessman Mehul Choksi for insider trading violations.(abbrv) (4) |
| DISABLE | Leading type of bank, involved in dodgy deal, is put out of action (7) |
| ARSONS | Some insurance fraud cases |
| KERR | Scottish banks involved in wild card revenue source, making 2Dn 5Dn 3Dn 4Ac (4,4) |
| JOSH | Scottish banks involved in wild card revenue source, making 2Dn 5Dn 3Dn 4Ac (4,4) |
| ANOMALOUS | Nothing in a loan sum that's out of order or exceptional (9) |
| NEEDCASH | Query in a loan company ad |
| BANDICOOT | Debar diamond company - seize Choksi finally to bring back big rat (9) |
| EMD | An amount of money deposited by a bidder to a company or government department as part of a tender process.(abbrv( (3) |
| PMI | Indicator of factory activity which dropped in China to 49 in April.(abbrv) (3) |
| IMF | Global institution facing potential challenge from India regarding a proposed $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan.(abbrv) (3) |
| CSK | Team officially eliminated from the playoff race in IPL 2025 after a loss to Punjab Kings.(abbrv) (3) |
| IPL | Cricket tournament where a dramatic hit-wicket dismissal to Kusal Mendis stole the spotlight in Mullanpur.(abbrv) (3) |
| GDP | Economic growth rate that dipped to a four-year low of 6.5% in FY25.(abbrv) (3) |
| ODI | In which format did Kohli score over 14,000 runs, even as he prioritized Tests to cement his legacy as a complete batsman?(abbrv) (3) |
| EPD | Scheme regulated by CPCB in India, requiring brands to manage plastic waste responsibly.(abbrv) (3) |
| BJP | Political party criticizing TMC for reported insensitivity towards women in gangrape case.(abbrv) (3) |
| ECD | A crucial stage focusing on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of children from birth to age 8, supported by UNESCO and UNICEF programs.(abbrv) (3) |
| JLR | Luxury car manufacturer from the UK temporarily stopping shipments to the US due to new trade conditions.(abbrv) (3) |
