Managed office platform Smartworks adds 15,000 sq ft in SingaporeManaged office platform Smartworks has expanded its Singapore presence by adding 15,000 sq ft at Manulife Tower. This brings their total Si...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Oil retreat hands RBI an assist in boosting rupee's near-term outlookA U.S.-Iran peace deal has led to a slump in oil prices, bolstering the Indian rupee. This, combined with the Reserve Bank of India's measu...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Bulls return to banks on RBI's FCNR(B) initiativeTraders are piling into bullish derivative bets on banks, reversing bearish positions, as RBI's foreign currency borrowing measures boost l...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Global Markets Watch: Tumbling tech darlings slam brakes on AI rallyAsian stocks experienced a significant plunge as investors exited AI-linked shares amid concerns of an overheated market. Disappointing out...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Rajesh Exports denies wrongdoing, says SEBI order stems from 'confusion' over Valcambi revenuesRajesh Exports has responded to SEBI's interim order, denying allegations of revenue misrepresentation. The company states its reported rev...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivotJapanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geo...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was "more than capable" of res...
31 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Retail central bank digital currency in circulation falls by 24% in FY26The value of retail central bank digital currency in circulation saw a significant drop of 24.08 percent in 2025-26. Despite this, the Rese...
29 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
RBI to explore CBDC pilot in cross-border transactionsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to expand its digital rupee pilot to more direct benefit transfer schemes and the domestic retail spa...
29 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...
29 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Top gold loan companies expand bullion holdings to record levels in FY26India's top gold loan firms, Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, and IIFL Finance, collectively hold a record 334 tonnes of gold. This amo...
27 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Markets brace for a long conflict as investors reassess global equity risks: Andrew FrerisWest Asian tensions are creating market uncertainty. Investors face prolonged volatility for months or years. Some Asian markets like Singa...
26 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Dollar wobbles as markets cling to hopes for Middle East peace dealInvestor optimism for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is boosting markets. Hopes of peace have lowered oil prices and eased pressure ...
26 May, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Patient capital trusts India as hot money exits; FDI inflow rises 17% YoYIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment, soaring to $94.5 billion. This uptick is parti...
23 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST