India’s record foreign deposit push could cost RBI $10.6 billion: Why the diaspora fundraising drive may prove expensiveIndia's recent fundraising initiative among its diaspora is anticipated to incur significant expenses for the Reserve Bank of India. The un...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Gold prices fall Rs 2,100/10 gram after 2 days; silver down Rs 1,500/kg ahead of US payrolls data. Important levels for todayFollowing a brief rally, gold and silver prices opened lower on Friday, sparking caution among investors. The market is now focused on the ...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Centre sees no cost pain for RBI on dollar delugeThe Reserve Bank of India anticipates minimal costs from significant forex inflows. High interest rates on US treasuries are expected to of...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Gold jumps 2% as Fed Governor Waller's comments temper rate hike betsGold prices jumped more than 2% as traders cut bets on a September US Fed rate hike after Governor Christopher Waller signalled support for...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
RBI faces about $11 billion bill on foreign deposits planIndia's central bank secured record diaspora funds, exceeding projections significantly. This fundraising effort may incur substantial cost...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
FCNRB deposits: Why bank investors should watch RoE, not just NIMFCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions fr...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilienceAs geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particula...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Oil importers are learning to live with a new reality as old routes of business fall apartOngoing tensions involving Iran are pushing major oil importers to develop alternative supply routes, which increasingly bypass the supply ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Gold treads water ahead of US nonfarm payrolls reportGold prices held steady during the early hours of Thursday’s Asian trading. Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. nonfarm payr...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Record FCNR (B) inflows as banks mobilise $127 blnBanks mobilized over $127 billion from FCNR(B) deposits by August 31. Total dollar inflows reached $136.37 billion through special schemes....
02 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flowsJapan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Jap...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
US Stock Market: Higher long-term Treasury yields face structural headwindsLong-term US Treasury yields are likely to remain elevated as persistent inflation concerns, rising government and corporate debt issuance,...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Banks slash FCNR (B) interest rates: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, PNB, Axis Bank revise rates on 3-5-year depositsFCNR (B) deposit interest rate cuts have particularly been made in deposits of three to five years, which had higher interest rates after t...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Global bond yields surge as debt and inflation risks mountGlobal bond markets are experiencing a significant selloff as inflation concerns grow. Government debt levels are increasing, impacting con...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Numbers Boost: FCNR-B inflows help banks cut expensive bulk depositsIndian banks are actively reducing costly bulk deposits after strong foreign currency inflows. This strategy helps optimize funding costs a...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Currency hedging to add 6-8% to green project financing costs: CII-IIMA reportCurrency hedging could increase India’s green project financing costs by 6–8% annually, potentially deterring global institutional investor...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Global Market: Japanese businesses turn to currency hedging as weak Yen drives up import costsJapanese businesses are increasingly turning to longer-term supplier agreements and currency hedging as the yen’s prolonged weakness raises...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM IST