India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by Rs 8,795 cr after govt tax exemption moveForeign investors are pouring money into Indian government bonds. This follows a tax exemption on interest and capital gains for investment...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
SBI, PNB, other PSU bank stocks tumble up to 21% from record highs. Time to buy or wait?Public sector bank stocks have seen a significant drop from their recent peaks. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to attrac...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
100 days of Iran war, Rs 4,50,000 crore wiped out: Is your stock portfolio safe from missiles?Indian equities have lost Rs 4.5 lakh crore in 100 days as the Iran-led West Asia conflict and a global AI trade unwind trigger sharp FII o...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
FAR expansion, tax relief may boost foreign bond inflows, but risks remainNew government debt rules aim to attract foreign investment. Additional government securities are now accessible to foreign investors. Tax ...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Capital gains relief for FPIs on G-secs a 'very helpful measure', but bond yields may not go down soon: Rama Mohan Rao Amara, SBIState Bank of India Managing Director Rama Mohan Rao Amara welcomes the government's move to exempt foreign investors from capital gains ta...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Bihar government withdraws Z-plus security cover of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi following security review for VIPsBihar government has withdrawn top-tier Z-plus security for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Tej Pratap...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Govt scraps capital gains tax on foreign investment in bondsIndia has eliminated long-term capital gains tax on FII investments in government securities, effective April 1, 2026, to attract foreign c...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Rupee rises 50 paise to 95.24 against US dollar post RBI policy decisionThe rupee strengthened significantly against the US dollar, gaining 50 paise to reach 95.24 following the RBI's liberalization of FPI inves...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
India's rise is coming at an important time... because the world needs India, says Jane Fraser, Board Chair and CEO, CitiGlobalisation is changing. It now balances efficiency with resilience and security. This shift benefits India, a nation with strong tech ta...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Easier FPI access to equity, debt marketsIn a strategic bid to entice foreign investors, India is simplifying tax regulations on select securities. This initiative is designed to b...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Sensex falls over 300 points, Nifty below 23,350 amid persistent FII sellingIndian stock markets opened lower on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty declining due to persistent FII selling and global headwinds. Geojit I...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India plans to scrap capital gains tax on FPI investments in government securitiesIndia is set to eliminate capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors on government securities to boost overseas capital inflows. Thi...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.21 AM IST