Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Holiday Halt: S&P 500, Nasdaq to remain closed for Juneteenth today after busy 'triple witching' sessionUS financial markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, granting investors a long weekend. This federal holiday's observanc...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Rupee’s oil relief capped by RBI's FX book, interest payment hedges, bankers sayThe Indian rupee's upward surge encounters some obstacles. As the Reserve Bank of India gradually dissolves a hefty foreign exchange forwar...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Wealthy Indians are quietly shifting money into gold, global stocks and AI infrastructure; Rajesh Saluja explains whyIndian investors are shifting focus from maximizing returns to building resilient portfolios. Experts advise diversification across assets ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
RBI removes cap on NRI deposit rates until SeptemberThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overse...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures...' Life lessons on understanding, love, happiness, relationship and human natureQuote of the Day by Jane Austen highlights an important truth about human nature. The quote, "One half of the world cannot understand the p...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
HDFC Bank prices $750 mln bond in largest offshore deal by lenders since 2023, say bankersHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million through dollar bonds. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's subsidized hedgin...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Ex-Citi exec alleges she was fired after raising Trump-related compliance concerns: ReportA former Citigroup executive claims she was fired in retaliation for flagging regulatory and compliance risks. The lawsuit alleges these co...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Rupee inches up, Iran deal longevity worries and hedging dragThe Indian rupee saw a modest rise against the U.S. dollar, influenced by a U.S.-Iran truce but tempered by importer hedging and skepticism...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
HDFC Bank to hit dollar bond market under new subsidised scheme: SourcesHDFC Bank plans to raise at least $500 million via dollar bonds this week, utilizing the central bank's subsidized hedging window. The five...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Explained: Why RBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap window could be a game changer for banksRBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap windows aim to boost liquidity, stabilise the rupee and ease funding costs for banks. Attractive returns for NRI...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
American Express vs Indian Company: Viral post highlights stark gap in work culture, FNF settlements and gratuity practicesA viral X post contrasted a smooth exit from a global firm with a friend's difficult experience at an Indian employer, sparking debate on s...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceXSpaceX's initial public offering saw massive retail investor interest. A substantial 30% of shares were set aside for individual buyers. Ma...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data showsBig tech stocks saw significant selling by hedge funds. Some investors bought dips in these companies. Financial sector exchange-traded fun...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow pushIndian debt is piquing the interest of foreign investors thanks to new government initiatives. Nonetheless, investment giant BlackRock rema...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST