US markets plunge: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash as Trump’s Iran threat sparks a risk-off market selloff, pushing the U.S. dollar higher and oil prices sharply upwardDow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crashed as Trump’s Iran threat reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Investors rushed into the U.S...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Banks likely to go all out to attract diaspora investmentRBI's decision to bear the hedging cost on FCNR-B deposits and exempt banks from maintaining the cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Rupee slide pushes overseas students back to lenders for top-up loansA significant rupee depreciation has forced Indian students studying abroad to seek top-up loans from lenders, as initial loan amounts fall...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Free flow of FCNR(B) money: RBI to bear hedging costs on NRI FX deposits, easing banks’ overseas fundingThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to make these depos...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
RBI to bear full hedging cost on FCNR(B) depositsThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract more ove...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Marcellus launches global equities fund in GIFT City, targets AI, defence and luxury themesMarcellus Investment Managers has launched a global equities fund through GIFT City, offering Indian investors access to overseas stocks. T...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
The rupee warning: Six actions for business leadersThe Indian rupee is dipping to historic lows, approaching the 100-dollar threshold. Driven by market sentiment and a perilous cycle of fore...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Termite-damaged cash worth over Rs 1 lakh found in Kolkata college union room; probe under wayAt Kolkata's Surendranath College, during a cleaning drive, workers found two suitcases filled with currency notes. The money, estimated to...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Why Indian investors need global exposure todayWith the rupee weakening and structural pressures from oil, capital outflows and inflation differentials persisting, Indian investors face ...
31 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Rupee depreciation: What are the implications for commodities and Indian economy?The Indian rupee experienced a sharp decline in 2026, nearing Rs. 97 against the US dollar before a slight recovery. This depreciation, dri...
30 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
RBI books ₹1.69 lakh crore forex gains amid record dollar salesThe Reserve Bank of India earned ₹1.69 lakh crore from foreign exchange transactions in FY26, up 52% from the previous year, as it sold a r...
29 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
RBI’s currency printing cost falls 23.5% in FY26 despite rise in cash circulationReserve Bank of India's spending on printing money dropped significantly. This happened even as the total value of currency in circulation ...
29 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Fake Rs 500 notes surge 20% as counterfeits rise across banking systemFake currency detection in India increased in 2025-26. The Rs 500 note became the primary target for counterfeiters, showing a significant ...
29 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
RBI flags US-Iran war's impact on rupee, lists measures to manage forexThe Reserve Bank of India, in its annual report, said the rupee weakened nearly 10% in FY26 due to trade uncertainties, a wider deficit, th...
29 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Wealthy families cut dollar exposure, survey findsGlobal wealthy families are cutting back on US dollar investments. Geopolitical tensions and increasing national debt are driving this shif...
28 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST