Sebi broadens scope of online bond platforms, permits IFSCA-regulated products and tax-saving bondsSEBI has expanded the scope for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), allowing them to offer IFSCA-regulated products and specific tax-sa...
The hidden economics of international spendingThe expansion of Indian international spending is rapidly increasing annually. The hidden costs of forex mark-up on credit cards can signif...
Crypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps; traditional assets emerge as key growth engine: BinanceCrypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps, expanding into payments, tokenised assets, equities and investment products. Binanc...
S&P assigns investment-grade rating to IDFC FIRST Bank. Can it lift the stock?S&P Global Ratings has assigned IDFC FIRST Bank an inaugural investment-grade rating of BBB- for the long term, with a Stable Outlook. The ...
Sebi proposes mandatory colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for debt securitiesThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced a mandatory Credit Risk-o-Meter for debt securities, aiming to enhance inv...
India's Bank of Baroda raises $700 million via dollar bonds at tighter spreadsBank of Baroda has successfully accepted bids totaling seven hundred million dollars for its debt offering, achieving narrower spreads than...
Long-dated G-Secs gain favour as comparable corporate bonds stay scarceAs corporate debt becomes increasingly limited, long-tenured government bonds are witnessing a surge in demand. Institutions like insurance...
State Bank of India's successful dollar debt sale prompts Bank of Baroda to test waters, bankers sayBank of Baroda is actively seeking dollar funding avenues to bolster its operations, inspired by the successful foreign-currency bond issua...
India said to plan easier rules to boost micro-cap listingsSebi is considering sweeping SME IPO reforms to broaden eligibility, boost investor participation and reduce listing costs. Proposed change...
Federal Bank, IDFC First Bank surge in credit card growth, challenging HDFC BankRecent data reveals that Federal Bank and IDFC First Bank have collectively issued over twenty-two lakh new credit cards, almost parallelin...
- US stocks: Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year
Copper foil producer Londian Wason has officially launched on the NYSE, reaching a remarkable valuation of more than two billion dollars. T...
361% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 4.61 lakhSGB premature redemption date: The Reserve Bank of India has announced the premature redemption price for the SGB 2018-19 Series VI, allowi...
SBI returns to dollar bond market after a year, prices five-year notes 88 bps over US TreasuryState Bank of India is targeting up to $500 million through a five-year dollar bond after attracting over $2 billion in peak orders. Strong...
Zero forex markup credit cards: Does it mean zero cost? Check this before your international travelPlanning an international trip? A 'zero forex markup' credit card promises savings, but hidden charges and fluctuating exchange rates can s...
IPO Rush: 34 companies race to launch issues worth Rs 45,000 crore by September 30As September 30 approaches, thirty-four companies are hustling to roll out their initial public offerings to bypass further regulatory hurd...
Sebi proposes raising annual ISIN limit for private debt securities to 17In a significant regulatory shift, Sebi is set to increase the cap on the number of annual debt security ISINs maturing. This initiative is...
India's next crypto policy: What a balanced regulatory framework should look likeIndia currently lacks a well-defined legal framework for virtual digital assets, even though these assets are recognized for tax purposes. ...