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...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup fundingJapan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.45 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
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yetIndia boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with ...
18 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Lighthouse Canton launches Rs 1,200 cr private credit fund to tap India’s evolving lending landscapeLighthouse Canton has launched its third India-focused private credit fund, targeting Rs 1,200 crore to capitalise on the country’s expandi...
15 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Pakistan secures $1.32 billion IMF funding amid push for reforms, economic stabilityThe International Monetary Fund board has approved new funding for Pakistan. This decision allows for immediate disbursements of approximat...
09 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
How UPI can make India an architect of global financial connectivityIndia's triumph with UPI in digital payments is on the brink of revolutionizing cross-border money transfers. The goal is to enhance the sp...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
From UPI to CBDCs, India sets digital payments agenda at BRICSIndia will champion seamless cross-border payments using central bank digital currencies among BRICS nations. This initiative will be a key...
03 Feb, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
GIFT City advantage: HSBC & EY launch compendium on India's international financial hubHSBC and EY India launched a compendium highlighting GIFT City's advantages as India's International Financial Services Centre. The resourc...
04 Dec, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
RBI announces measures to facilitate cross-border trade transactionsIndian banks and their overseas branches can now lend in Indian Rupees to residents of Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, including their banks,...
13 Oct, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Regulatory sandbox to spur innovations in MSME spaceA cohort on MSME Lending is expected to spur innovations that can fill the lending gap for MSMEs through the innovative use of technology a...
02 Oct, 2021, 10.43 AM IST
RBI opens third cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox“The MSME segment has emerged as the growth engine of Indian economy contributing significantly to the economic and social development of t...
01 Oct, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
What I read this week: When state wants to know what you do with your moneyThere are instances of banks reporting cash transactions to the police, of laws making money withdrawals punishable and our very own demone...
23 May, 2017, 03.10 PM IST
- International bank lending plummets $1.1 tn: BIS
Banks cut cross-border lending by 1.1 trillion dollars (977,000 billion euros) in the second quarter and clients withdrew a similar amount,...
23 Oct, 2008, 04.18 PM IST
- ADB draws up investment project to improve trade in SAsia
To promote economic co-operation among South Asian countries, multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank is working on a project th...
21 Jan, 2008, 07.20 PM IST