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India taps World Bank, ADB for $2.5 billion infrastructure spendIndia is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for substantial funding. This financial support aims to boost urban infras...
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...
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
RBI temporarily eases FCNR(B), NRE deposit rate norms to attract overseas fundsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased interest rate rules for overseas deposits. This allows banks to offer better returns on FCNR(B) and NRE...
Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund adds Nestle India and 10 others, exits SBI and 14 others in MayCapitalmind Flexi Cap Fund made significant portfolio adjustments in May. The fund welcomed Nestle India and eleven new stocks. It also div...
Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platformIndia's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other e...
CCI approves Kedaara Capital's Rs 750 crore stake purchase proposal in Axis FinanceIndia's competition watchdog has given the green light for Kedaara Capital to invest Rs 750 crore in Axis Finance. This marks a significant...
India, Sri Lanka collaborate to strengthen trade interactions through local currency settlement initiativesIndia and Sri Lanka are exploring ways to settle trade using their own currencies. This move aims to cut transaction costs and shield busin...
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energyIndian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sus...
No runaway rally likely; markets to trade in broad range: Sameer DalalEquity markets face near-term unevenness due to global optimism tempered by domestic uncertainties like elevated crude prices and monsoon r...
Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Small Cap Fund adds 3 new stocks, increases stake in HDFC Bank, SBI and 49 othersSunil Singhania's Abakkus Small Cap Fund added three new stocks in May, including Tanla Platforms and Intellect Design Arena. The fund also...
Private banks remain in focus as credit growth strengthens; selectivity key amid valuation concerns: Dnyanada VaidyaPrivate sector banks are attracting investors with robust credit growth and stable asset quality. Experts anticipate a rate cycle shift, bo...
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...
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...
Senior citizens FD interest rates up to 8.3%: SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and moreHighest FD interest rate: Senior citizens seeking lucrative returns on their savings can now explore attractive fixed deposit options. Smal...
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
Finance Minister to review flagship schemes with state-owned banks, RRBs in West Bengal: SourcesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon review key schemes like Jan Dhan, Mudra, and PM Vishwakarma in West Bengal. She will meet wit...