Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slides as Gulf tensions prompt shift out of high-flying tech stocksJapan's Nikkei share average fell 1.89% on Wednesday, with technology and AI-related stocks leading the decline. Renewed Middle East tensio...
FX swap window may spur PSU rush for overseas loansPublic sector units like PFC, REC, and NaBFID are poised to increase their External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) to leverage the RBI's 1.5%...
India 10-year bond logs best close in 7 weeks as oil prices easeThe Indian bond market celebrated a notable milestone, achieving its highest closing point in seven weeks, primarily thanks to the recent d...
Indian bonds draw buyers on RBI measures, softer oilIndian government bonds saw renewed buying on Tuesday. Lower oil prices and Reserve Bank of India measures to attract dollar inflows improv...
JGB yields rise as investors focus on 30-year auction, BOJ meetingJapanese government bond yields are climbing. Investors are selling bonds as the Bank of Japan prepares for a potential interest rate incre...
Private sector banks are the best contrarian bet for the next 3 years, says S NarenICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown i...
Capital markets becoming a core avenue for household savings: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta PandeySebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said capital markets are becoming a key avenue for household savings and wealth creation, supported by ris...
Top corporate bonds, long gilts can be a good play as RBI holds ratesThe RBI maintained its repo rate at 5.25% and a neutral stance, raising inflation forecasts due to West Asian conflict-driven oil price hik...
Court releases Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on probation in 2024 police assault caseCongress leader Alka Lamba has been released on probation for one year. A Delhi court convicted her for assaulting police personnel during ...
RBI's reform package could pull $40-75b inflows, push rupee to 92-93 and keep August rate on holdThe RBI's recent announcements are expected to attract substantial foreign capital, potentially strengthening the rupee. Analysts anticipat...
Central bank turns piper to draw in foreign capital; leaves repo rate at 5.25, keeps stance neutralThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to boost foreign currency inflows, including incentives for external commercial borrowing...
RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors change their strategy after rate pause?The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, reflecting a cautious stance amid global uncertainties and inflation risks. Ex...
Rupee posts biggest daily gain in 2 months, closes at 94.94 vs USD as RBI ramps up currency defenceThe rupee gained 0.9% to end at 94.9450 per dollar, its biggest gain since April 2. Forward premiums, the cost of hedging FX exposure, pl...
RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisionsRBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on Fri...
Tax-cut hopes lift Indian bonds but RBI hike fears loomReuters and local media reported that the government is considering scrapping the 12.5% capital gains tax on overseas investors and the 2...
Withholding tax removal could unlock $25 billion in bond Inflows, says Citi's Aditya BagreeIndia anticipates substantial foreign investment. Two key policy shifts, removing withholding tax on government bonds and inclusion in the ...
IIFL Finance nets $500 million in overseas bond salesIIFL Finance successfully raised $500 million through international dollar bonds, priced at 7.6% for a 3.25-year tenure. This marks India's...