Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Why market rallied today? Sensex zooms 1,700 points, Nifty closes above 23,600. 4 key factors behind Rs 10 lakh crore gainsSensex and Nifty surged 2% each, adding Rs 10 lakh crore in market cap, as easing oil prices and US-Iran peace hopes boosted sentiment. Bro...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Yes Bank sees Indians tip-toeing back to depositsIndian households are reportedly shifting savings back to bank deposits due to weak stock markets and geopolitical concerns. This trend cou...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Nifty Bank surges 700 points to one-month high; HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, PNB, other stocks rise 2%. What lies ahead?Bank stocks saw a significant jump on Friday, propelling the Nifty Bank index to a one-month peak. This surge followed news of a potential ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Japanese investors are looking beyond China... India is key alternative: Tsutomu Takemura, Senior MD, NomuraIndia is increasingly becoming a long-term structural investment destination rather than a short-term strategic bet. Global capital is movi...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM 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
SpaceX’s IPO success may rub off on AmbaniInvestor interest in major tech offerings remains strong. Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms is preparing for a significant IPO in India. Howeve...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Some lenders hike rates on FX deposits for non-resident IndiansIndian banks have significantly increased interest rates on foreign currency deposits for Non-Resident Indians, with some hikes reaching 35...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currencyIndian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
RBI likely intervenes to support rupee, conducts swaps, traders sayThe Indian central bank likely intervened in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday to bolster the rupee, as maturing non-deliverable for...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Muted returns on market bets steer funds back to banksAs per RBI data, bank deposits stood at Rs 256.9 lakh crore as of May 15, 2026, registering a year-on-year growth of 12.2% - well above the...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Analysts see RBI measures steadying rupee, push back depreciation forecastsThe Indian rupee strengthened as falling crude oil prices and central bank measures to attract dollar inflows bolstered sentiment. Analysts...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
R Gandhi calls RBI policy 'on expected lines', sees no immediate rate hike risksThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained its neutral policy stance and kept interest rates steady. The central bank has adjusted its foreca...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
BharatPe Flex launched: Pay via UPI now, settle bills later with credit line and up to 45 days of interest-free usageBharatPe and YES Bank introduce BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service. This facility allows eligible users to make UPI payments even w...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST