In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Yotta Data Services in talks with PE funds to raise $1 billionYotta Data Services is reportedly seeking $1 billion from global and domestic funds, aiming to sell a 25-30% stake at a $3 billion valuatio...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Sri Lanka, Vietnam upgraded to 'upper-middle income' statusVietnam and the Philippines have officially joined the upper-middle income bracket, a significant upgrade by the World Bank following years...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
In key structural shift, debt becomes the big new vehicle as Indian IT goes deal-shoppingIndian IT firms are increasingly embracing debt financing for major acquisitions, a departure from their traditional debt-free approach. Th...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Adani, IHC plan to forge $11.5 billion aluminium unitAdani Group and Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company are set to invest a massive $11.5 billion in a new Odisha aluminium plant. This a...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Mortgage refinance rates today: Check current mortgage interest rates for 30-year, 20-year, 15-year, 10-yearMortgage interest rates today: It averaged 6.49 per cent last week. Spending on multi-family housing units, which account for a small share...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Corporate debt-servicing capacity improves, but share of vulnerable firms rises in Q4 FY26: RBIIndian companies are showing improved debt-servicing capabilities, with the interest coverage ratio reaching a two-year high of 6.5 in Marc...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
India's external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbsIndia's external debt reached $762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of $26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8%. T...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Capri Global eyes debut dollar debt sale, starts procedure, bankers sayCapri Global Capital is set to enter the foreign currency debt market, planning to raise funds through U.S. dollar denominated bonds. The n...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Capacity augmentation, value-added applications critical for making India leader in stainless steel productionWith a growing domestic market and potential in sectors like green hydrogen and pharmaceuticals, India aims to be a manufacturing and innov...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
ITC's business with BAT grows 10% to Rs 1,587 crore in FY26, but dividend payout falls 9%ITC's business with major shareholder British American Tobacco (BAT) saw a 10% expansion in sales to Rs 1,587 crore in FY26, though dividen...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
West Bengal FY27 Budget: SBI report hints shift to investment-led growth and economic transformationWest Bengal's FY27 budget signals a strong pivot towards investment-led growth, emphasizing industrialization and long-term economic transf...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Govt proposes 7 kg grain per beneficiary under Antyodaya Anna Yojana; family quota capped at 35 kgDraft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill aims to shift to a per-person entitlement of 7 kg, while maintaining the 35 kg household cap.
25 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel to 'BBB+' on strong India, Africa growth and debt reduction prospectsBharti Airtel's credit rating has been boosted to 'BBB+' by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting robust earnings growth anticipated in India and ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST