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Pakistan's Gen Z taking to investing in stocks in big way, claim stock managersPakistan's Gen Z is driving new accounts on the stock exchange, making up 41% of openings in FY25-26. Despite this surge, overall investmen...- One balance, many markets: Binance and the making of a finance ‘super app’Binance is revolutionizing investing by consolidating crypto, stocks, and commodities into a single platform, mirroring Asia's 'super app' ...
- EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addictionThe EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay a...
- Regulatory minefield: ED enters the crypt, waking up the ghosts for Crypto IncIndia's crypto sector faces a new crisis as the Enforcement Directorate probes four firms for unauthorized foreign money transfers using di...
- NRI credit cards: Rewards and lounge access aren’t everything, what more NRIs should know before getting an Indian credit cardFor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), an Indian credit card offers significant benefits beyond convenience, including building a crucial CIBIL s...
- NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
- 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...
- India, UAE step up efforts to expand rupee-dirham tradeOver 15% of India-UAE trade has been invoiced in local currencies since the rupee-dirham mechanism launched nearly three years ago. Both na...
- Rupee hits five-week high after oil plunges; traders eye further rallyThe Indian rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar for a second day. This rise follows a drop in oil prices and measures by the Reserve ...
- 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...
- Banks seek RBI nod on Guarantee Rule to boost NRI deposit inflowsBanks are urging the RBI to clarify regulations for the new FCNR deposit scheme, aiming to attract diaspora funds. They seek a tweak in wor...
- India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
- India's bond tax exemptions set to boost foreign debt inflows and global index inclusion bidIndia is turning heads in the financial world by scrapping taxes on foreign investments in government bonds. This groundbreaking change aim...
- Indian travellers can now make UPI payments across CambodiaIndian travellers can now pay in Cambodia using UPI. This new service allows them to scan Cambodia's KHQR code with their UPI apps. Payment...
- Bharatiya boorish brats over the worldThe growing trend of disruptive antics by Indian tourists overseas has sparked concerns. Flash mobs at airports and careless littering in b...
- From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
- RBI flags US-Iran war's impact on rupee, lists measures to manage forexThe Reserve Bank of India, in its annual report, said the rupee weakened nearly 10% in FY26 due to trade uncertainties, a wider deficit, th...
- Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
- India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
- Indian banks more exposed to West Asia crisis among APAC region: Moody'sIndian banks face significant exposure due to energy import reliance. Higher fuel costs will strain consumers and businesses, increasing cr...
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