Rupee, dirham and UPI: India, UAE push cross-border trade without frictionIndia and the UAE are working towards enhancing bilateral trade by adopting local currency transactions and payment system integration. The...
SUJÁN acquires Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro, expanding its conservation-led safari portfolio into AfricaSUJÁN has acquired Zambia’s Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro, marking the conservation-led luxury hospitality company’s first major internationa...
Broadening inflation, robust growth, global hikes build case for India RBI tighteningThe RBI is under growing pressure to raise rates in October as inflation broadens across the economy, growth remains strong and global cent...
India 10-year yield hits over two-year high as supply angst adds to global woesRecent trends show Indian government bonds plummeting, thus elevating benchmark yields to a two-year high. The government aims to secure su...
Bank Strike: Will banks remain closed on all Saturdays? Latest update on bank five days working weekBank five days working: The nationwide bank strike planned for September 28–30, 2026, has been deferred after talks between the Indian Bank...
HSBC makes big push for affluent clients in India to fuel growthHSBC Holdings Plc plans to expand its operations in India by increasing its branch network by 35% over the next two years. The bank aims to...
Are banks open today? Check the latest update on September 28-30 bank strike and bank holiday status on MondayBanks are expected to remain open on September 28 as the proposed strike has been deferred. This decision follows discussions between the U...
Experts propose 'carbon bank' to monetise Maharashtra's ecological wealthMaharashtra plans to create a 'Maharashtra Carbon Bank' to leverage its ecological resources for climate benefit. The proposed initiative a...
Foragers to managers: Baran's Sahariya women exchange firewood for financial freedomSahariya tribal women in Rajasthan are transitioning from low-wage foraging to managing packaging units effectively. Mission Samarthya-Saks...
Rupee recovers as large public sector banks sell US dollarsThe Indian rupee appreciated by 15 paise, closing at 95.81 against the US dollar on Friday. This recovery was supported by actions from the...
Rupee soothed by intervention, surge in forward premiums tipped to coolThe Indian rupee strengthened slightly against the dollar as oil prices declined and the central bank intervened. Oil prices fell about 2%,...
FD interest rate rules to change from October 1, 2026: Uniform interest rates on bulk deposits, daily rate updates and more that depositors need to knowEffective from October 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India will implement new rules concerning bulk fixed deposits. Every bank will be manda...
Axis Bank readies major customer-connect initiative to mark World Tourism DayAxis Bank is set to launch an extensive outreach program across India, spotlighting tourism and hospitality sectors in Goa. The initiative ...
Rupee falls 22 paise as crude, dollar demand riseThe rupee weakened 22 paise to 95.96 per dollar as strong importer demand, rising crude prices and global bond yields pressured the currenc...
Billionaire Ambani's Reliance Industries eyes Rs 10,000 cr debt fundraise: SourcesReliance Industries plans to raise around Rs 10,000 crore ($1.04 billion) via 10-year rupee-denominated bonds at a 7.90% annual coupon. Fol...
PhonePe gets in-principle nod from UAE for first locally licensed overseas payments businessWalmart-backed PhonePe has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for two payments licences, paving the way for its first...
PhonePe gets in-principle approval for two UAE payment licencesPhonePe has secured in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for two payment licences, marking its first international market entry....