Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take holdGlobal borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs again as inflation fears rise. The United States has seen its 30-year Treasury yields...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Healthcare delivery capital-intensive, hospital tariffs only tip of iceberg: NATHEALTHHealthcare delivery costs are capital-intensive and investment-heavy, according to NATHEALTH. Policy discussions should address structural ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reasonAn Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
SHANTI Draft Rules and Regulations: Single licence regime and technology from self-reliant countries proposedDraft rules for the SHANTI Act are now public, opening India's nuclear power sector. A single licence will cover building, operating, and d...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
RBI moves to distance self from bank deposit ratingsThe Reserve Bank of India has instructed rating agencies to refrain from categorizing it as the regulator overseeing bank deposits. This re...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Department of Atomic Energy releases draft rules of SHANTI ActDraft rules for the SHANTI Act, 2025, mandate financial security for nuclear damage. Operators must maintain insurance or financial securit...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vaultIn 1968, the Gold (Control) Act restricted gold ownership and capped jewellery purity at 14 karats to curb imports and conserve foreign exc...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Telangana audit flags over ₹1,100 crore PF irregularities in outsourcing systemA comprehensive audit conducted by the Telangana government has uncovered more than ₹1,100 crore in suspected irregularities related to pro...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Bank of America's $1.9 billion Jio bet shows global banks want a slice of India's retail lending marketBank of America is set to invest a substantial $1.9 billion into Jio Financial's Jio Credit, marking a significant show of confidence in In...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developmentsYemeni rebels and government forces engaged in renewed clashes, raising fears of a wider civil war. Houthi rebels attacked government areas...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coastIran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Bank of America invests around Rs 18,268 crore for 49.9% stake in Jio CreditBank of America will invest up to $1.9 billion in Jio Credit. This significant foreign investment aims to acquire nearly fifty percent of t...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
Singapore's high-earning foreign workers double to 8,500; city-state steps up talent pushSingapore's special work visa has more than doubled its high-earning foreign holders. The Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass now has 8,50...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 25% in 1 year, according to analystsThis is worth noting: Despite sustained periods of FPI selling, banking stocks have not corrected to the extent one might have expected, es...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources sayIndia is considering sweeping health insurance reforms to standardise treatment rates, coverage and billing, while expanding a nationwide c...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Low insurance penetration, reforms to drive 'massive' growth in India's insurance sector: S&PIndia's insurance sector anticipates significant long-term expansion driven by reforms and low penetration. Favorable regulations are attra...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST