Married after a 5-minute video call, sought divorce 9 days later: Chinese man's story sparks debateA Chinese man, pressured by family, married a woman after a brief video call and three days of acquaintance. Nine days later, he sought a d...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Rupee records strongest week in 11 as bond inflows, softer oil prices lend supportThe Indian rupee maintained steady ground against the dollar last Friday, closing almost flat. The day’s trading featured some ups and down...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
India short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts SayBofA Securities and Bandhan AMC Ltd. expect the Reserve Bank of India to step up short-term cash withdrawal operations in coming months as ...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Rs 1 crore home today or Rs 1 crore portfolio later? 32-year-old weighs his financial options for long term wealth buildingA 32-year-old professional earning ₹2 lakh per month sparked a debate on Reddit after asking whether he should buy a ₹1 crore flat through ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for sovereign bonds: ReportIndia's central bank, the RBI, is opting against direct settlement of government securities via offshore platforms like Euroclear. Instead,...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for government securities, sources sayThe RBI is steering clear of offshore settlement for government securities, preferring foreign investors to trade directly on the domestic ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Why the world is betting on China again, and what India must do about itChina's business environment prioritizes market share with strong government backing. The nation has shifted to high-quality, high-speed pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Go for global allocation in a deliberate manner; not as a knee-jerk reaction to short-term underperformance: Rahul JainIndia's wealthy investors are now considering global markets. Wealth managers at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit confirmed this shift. However, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | India's passive investing boom just starting; speed of change is unlike anything seen elsewhere: Sid SwaminathanIndia's investment world is undergoing a significant transformation. Passive funds are leading this change, growing from 6% to 25% of the m...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Global Markets: Chinese government bonds gain global appeal as investors seek diversification amid market volatilityChinese government bonds are attracting growing interest from global investors as rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran confl...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Rupee hits five-week high, ends at 94.71 vs USD on easing Mideast tensionsThe rupee rose 40 paise to close at 94.71 against the US dollar, hitting a five-week high as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia boos...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Global liquor companies chase Indian state dues of $400 millionAlcohol industry giants accuse Telangana of breaking accounting rules. The southern Indian state owes them nearly $400 million. Companies s...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
India's strong growth keeps state finances stable despite deficits, rising debt: S&PIndia's robust economic expansion is shielding state finances from worsening. Despite ongoing spending needs and revenue gaps, strong growt...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
India sees $3 billion debt fundraising rush as yields slump after RBI moves, bankers sayIndian companies are actively raising short-term debt. This surge follows central bank actions that significantly reduced borrowing costs. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST