US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyThe persistently low number of claims suggests that most U.S. companies have not resorted to layoffs. But even if they're not cutting jobs,...
28 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyAmericans sought more unemployment benefits last week. Layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty. Jobless claims are up to 215,000. T...
28 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Reliance secures record Japan financing after S&P upgrade to A-Reliance Industries Limited achieved a major milestone by securing the largest Samurai loan ever for an Indian company. It also completed t...
28 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Debt funds: Is it time to exit long-duration bond funds as rate hike risks rise?The RBI’s rate-cut cycle is behind us. Experts foresee 50–75 bps of hikes. Your bond portfolio needs to reflect that.
25 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in May 2026Investors can consider corporate bond funds for near-term and three-year goals. These funds invest in high-rated company papers, offering r...
22 May, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Muthoot Finance plans floating-rate bond issue of Rs 2,000 crMuthoot Finance is gearing up to secure ₹2,000 crore next week through the issuance of floating-rate bonds, which will mature in three year...
21 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Bond market volatility sends corporates back to banksIndian companies are increasingly choosing bank loans over corporate bonds. This shift occurs as corporate bond yields have surged, while b...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Indian firms turn to floating-rate debt as interest rate hikes loomCoupons for floating-rate bonds are priced at a spread over three-month Treasury bill yields and reset quarterly. When rate hikes are expec...
18 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Muthoot Finance shares crash 8% even after Q4 net profit soars 105% YoY. Here’s what Jefferies, Morgan Stanley sayMuthoot Finance's shares plunged over 8% despite reporting a 105% year-on-year surge in net profit to Rs 3,086 crore for Q4 FY26. The compa...
15 May, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Bringing institutional-grade research to bonds is a game changer for retail investors: Saurav Ghosh of JiraafJiraaf's Co-Founder Saurav Ghosh highlights the critical need for institutional-grade research in India's evolving bond market. He explains...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Is a US stock market crash beginning? Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% as Dow Jones and S&P 500 struggle after inflation shock hits investorsIs a US stock market crash beginning as Nasdaq sinks 2% after shocking CPI inflation rattles Dow and S&P 500? The Nasdaq 100 plunged more t...
13 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEOIndian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capita...
11 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
‘Bullet Raja’ Royal Enfield leaves Audi, Ferrari behind in global race, becomes world’s 3rd strongest auto brandRoyal Enfield has achieved the world's third strongest automotive brand status, surpassing Audi and Ferrari according to the Brand Finance ...
09 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Mindspace REIT raises Rs 500 cr through 10-year NCD issueMindspace Business Parks REIT raised Rs 500 crore through 10-year NCDs at 7.63% coupon, fully subscribed by an insurer. Funds will refinanc...
06 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Senior citizen FD interest rate hike: This NBFC is now offering up to 7.75% interest rate to senior citizensBajaj Finance has boosted interest rates on its 31-60 month fixed deposits to 7.40%, with senior citizens now earning up to 7.75%. These re...
02 May, 2026, 02.28 PM IST