Strong backing, but light touch: What is the RBI's rupee playbook?The Reserve Bank of India will let the rupee's value be set by the market. It will only step in if trading becomes too unstable. Simultaneo...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
After courts, RBI, independent reviewers clear HDFC Bank; persistence of crisis narrative raises questionsHDFC Bank is facing a barrage of governance allegations and panic. However, court relief and regulatory reassurances indicate no material a...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
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 ...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countriesForeign companies are listing their Indian units to send billions of dollars back home. These are mostly secondary offerings, not for raisi...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Mastercard to look beyond card biz; target tier 3 & 4 markets for growthMastercard is targeting India's expanding credit-on-UPI market. The company is looking beyond traditional card payments for future growth. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Tokenisation could be the next big upgrade to India's market plumbingTokenisation represents financial assets as digital tokens on programmable blockchains, simplifying ownership and settlement. India's finan...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
RBI’s Swaminathan warns banks on rising risks beyond balance sheetsIndian banks face a new era of resilience. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J highlighted the need to manage complex uncertainties from geop...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
MUFG’s new India fund; District goes sportingHappy Tuesday! Japan’s MUFG is doubling down on India just as a new wave of investors moves into the country’s startup market. This and mor...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
RMG cos reel from GST ruling; new-age firms’ costly rideHappy Friday! The Supreme Court’s latest GST ruling is the final blow for real-money gaming platforms after last year’s ban. This and more ...
29 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan officeAI startup Anthropic is expanding its European presence by opening a new office in Milan. The company plans to significantly increase its i...
28 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
BIS and banks build blockchain cross-border payments prototypeGlobal financial institutions are set to test a new digital system for cross-border payments. This project, involving major banks and centr...
28 May, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
HDFC Bank 'strongly' rejects Rs 45 cr payment route wrongdoingHDFC Bank has strongly denied media reports alleging wrongdoing. The bank stated its internal oversight, audit, and control systems are rob...
27 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
UAE tightens wage payment rules for private sector firms from June 1Starting June 1, 2026, UAE private sector employers must pay salaries by the first of each month via the Wage Protection System or authoriz...
23 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Health insurance works only when everyone contributesA small group of health insurance customers accounts for most hospitalisation costs. The remaining 95% must pay premiums to keep the system...
23 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed weighs new payment account framework amid crypto pushThe Federal Reserve proposed a new payment account category for fintech and crypto firms, offering limited access to central bank payment i...
21 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST