Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subduedIn response to last week's notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
NIA arrests two key accused in Rs 17.29 crore counterfeit currency racket via Saharanpur PNB chestThe National Investigation Agency has arrested two individuals in Saharanpur for their alleged involvement. These arrests are linked to the...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Pass the buck to RBI, banks: Let the savings from digital payments fund UPI costs, not consumersThe RBI's MDR introduction on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 faces criticism. This move may discourage digital payments and encourage a retu...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
MDR fears groundless, AI accountability lies with boards: RBI Dy Governor SC MurmuTackling industry anxieties head-on at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry's (BCC&I) Financial Market Conclave in Mumbai, Reserve Ban...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
UPI MDR kicks in October 15: RBI DG says merchant fee on payments above Rs 2,000 won’t trigger cash surgeIn a recent statement, RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu clarified that adopting a Merchant Discount Rate won't necessarily encoura...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Rupee logs weekly decline; traders expect losses to be capped near 96 against USDThe Indian rupee witnessed a downturn this week, driven by expectations of rising global interest rates. Following fluctuations, oil prices...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expectedThe yen declined against major currencies after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. Japan's core inflation remained steady near the ce...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Global Market: China broadens Yuan FX clearing in push for global currency useChina has expanded yuan foreign-exchange clearing to include the Singapore dollar, New Zealand dollar and Thai baht, as Beijing seeks to wi...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Dollar rises after Fed hikes rates in bid to counter inflationThe US dollar rises against major currencies after the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates and signals further tightening to tackle inflat...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
China urges more FX hedging to aid exportsChina's foreign exchange regulator is urging banks to implement currency hedging options for exporters. This strategy intends to protect bu...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Making a dollar detour: Why BRICS isn’t breaking up with the dollarThe latest BRICS declaration emphasizes interoperable payment systems and local currency settlement. It explicitly avoids proposing a commo...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Demat 2.0 explained: Why it matters for bond market investorsIn an innovative move, Sebi has rolled out Demat 2.0, a pilot scheme aimed at tokenising corporate bonds. This initiative facilitates rapid...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadWith the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan set to make pivotal interest rate decisions against a backdrop of escalating energy prices, ...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Demat 2.0 will bring instant bond settlement closer, trading after regulation and market readiness: NSDL MDDemat 2.0 can allow investors to receive tokenised bonds instantly against payments made through the central bank digital currency (CBDC), ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
India, Russia explore digital currency payments for trade in cross-border breakthroughIndia and Russia are exploring digital currency payments for bilateral trade, potentially opening a faster route for cross-border settlemen...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
BRICS can boost local-currency trade with deeper financial markets, stronger banking links: ExpertsBRICS nations can boost trade and investment by deepening financial markets. Experts suggest using local currencies more often for transact...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cashIndia is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST