RBI's tighter capital market norms kick in from today; Ashvin Parekh on why the timing mattersNew Reserve Bank of India regulations, now effective from July 1, aim to bolster financial stability by limiting bank exposure to real esta...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
RBI opens bank lending for acquisitions under new frameworkIndia's banking sector is set for a major overhaul with the RBI's new acquisition finance framework, effective today. This move integrates ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Tourism ministry, Google ink MoU to boost promotion of India's destinations via digital techIndia's tourism sector is set to receive a significant digital boost as the Ministry of Tourism partners with Google. This collaboration wi...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
UK investors sue Binance in London for £150 millionThe claimants, some of whom said they had lost tens of thousands of pounds, allege Binance entities knowingly sold investments such as le...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Corporate debt-servicing capacity improves, but share of vulnerable firms rises in Q4 FY26: RBIIndian companies are showing improved debt-servicing capabilities, with the interest coverage ratio reaching a two-year high of 6.5 in Marc...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
RBI says microfinance credit grows after seven quarters, borrower base continues to shrinkMicrofinance loans saw their first increase in over a year during the January-March 2026 quarter, despite a continued drop in borrower numb...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
RBI flags emerging fault lines in private credit market, calls for close monitoringThe Reserve Bank of India has identified growing concerns within the booming private credit market. The central bank's latest report highli...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
RBI flags AI stock boom as financial stability risk, says Indian banks remain resilientIndia's central bank has identified soaring AI stock valuations globally as a financial stability risk, warning of potential market spillov...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
SMBC Asia Rising Fund makes follow-on investments worth $12-15 million in three fintech startupsSMBC Asia Rising Fund (ARF) has injected $12-15 million in follow-on investments into Easy Home Finance, Vayana, and DPDzero. These strateg...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
US Stock Market: Rising equity financing costs cast shadow over Wall Street's rallyUS stock markets are facing a new hurdle as borrowing costs for financing equity positions surge. Record demand for leveraged investments a...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Zerodha now wants to enter investment banking space, seeks Sebi nodZerodha has applied to SEBI for a Category I merchant banking licence, signalling its entry into investment banking. The move aligns with I...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
AI investment boom may fuel financial risks: BISThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned about the financial dangers linked to the rapid growth of AI, pointing to issues...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
AI rout exposes Wall Street's $270 billion speculation machineA recent tech sell-off exposed how modern speculation amplifies both rallies and reversals. Retail investors' enthusiasm for leveraged prod...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Iran's Trump card: The risk premium hasn't gone. It just changed shapeA recent attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz signals a shift from fears of outright war to prolonged uncertainty. Iran'...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Brokerages stay bullish on Laurus Labs as CDMO momentum and margins improveLaurus Labs' stock has surged 30% on robust FY26 results, fueled by a booming contract manufacturing business and improved product mix. The...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo showsBank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existin...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST