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Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBIGlobal economic fragility persists despite a US-Iran truce, with risks of renewed inflation and supply disruptions if tensions re-escalate....
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
From Rs 2 crore to Rs 5,000 crore! How NSE IPO is a jackpot for SBI with 256,775% profitState Bank of India anticipates a massive Rs 5,000 crore profit from the National Stock Exchange's upcoming Rs 30,000 crore IPO. This IPO i...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
Gold imports fall to 25-30 tonnes/month from 70-100 tonnes after duty hike: Govt sourceGold imports into India have dropped sharply. The government's decision to increase import duty is proving effective. Higher gold prices an...
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...
Rupee hits six-week high on RBI measures and dollar inflow hopesThe rupee extended its gains to close at 94.53 against the US dollar, supported by RBI measures to boost foreign currency inflows, softer c...
Time to be selectively bullish again? 5 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 29%The conditions that created the worst 18 months for small-caps are starting to ease. The US-Iran war is moving towards settlement. Crude pr...
Foreign investors may bet big on Indian stocks after regulatory clarity emergesIndia has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long...
RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India has opened direct equity investment in listed firms to all foreign individuals, expanding beyond NRIs and OCIs. T...
Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and other CV stocks soar up to 9%. Whatās triggering the surge?US and Iran have reached an initial peace agreement to end their nearly four-month conflict, restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,...
Volatile crude prices, forex swings and poor rains pose challenge for India: FM SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted significant economic challenges. These include fluctuating foreign exchange and cru...
Rupee rises 58 paise to 94.60 against US dollar in early tradeThe Indian Rupee strengthened significantly against the US Dollar on Monday. This surge followed the announcement of a peace deal between t...
FCNR(B): Revisiting a proven crisis management toolFacing renewed external sector pressures, the RBI has revived a version of the FCNR(B) deposit framework to attract foreign currency inflow...
Bringing in US dollars: RBI flags off FCNR(B) chase, pushes banks to go all out for forex inflowsIn an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in att...
Australia imposes record $211 million fine on collapsed broker Union Standard, representativesAustralia's federal court has imposed a record A$300.2 million fine on Union Standard and its representatives. The foreign exchange broker ...
After House snub, Trump set to name Jay Clayton as spy chiefTrump faced intense pushback over his decision to name Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director. The situ...
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...