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Standard Chartered processes real-time remittance to India in 37 seconds using Swift's new frameworkStandard Chartered has achieved a world first, processing a cross-border remittance to India in a mere 37 seconds using Swift's new retail ...
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
SP Group to issue Rs 25,500 crore bonds against Tata Sons stakeShapoorji Pallonji Group is launching a ₹25,500-crore bond issue, leveraging its 18.37% stake in Tata Sons. The bond's repayment hinges on ...
MNRE opposes uniform DSM norms for renewable projectsThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is pushing for a distinct deviation settlement mechanism for wind and solar projects, arguing they...
UPI, India's epic odyssey continuesThe immediate benefit to India from the cross-border expansion of UPI is reduction in remittance costs. This is a key concern for a nation ...
NPCI partners with HSBC India to enable real-time FX settlement for global UPI paymentsExciting news for Indian travelers! A groundbreaking partnership between NPCI and HSBC India is set to streamline international UPI payment...
Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
Nearly half of Indian households need electrical upgrades for EV charging: ReportA significant portion of Indian homes need electrical upgrades to safely charge electric vehicles, a new study reveals. This infrastructure...
NPCI partners with HSBC India & JP Morgan Payments to enable real-time FX settlement for international UPI paymentsIndia's UPI is set for a global upgrade! The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with HSBC India and J.P. Morgan Pa...
Global Market: BlackRock turns cautious on emerging market stocks, upgrades euro zone bondsThe BlackRock Investment Institute has turned more cautious on emerging market equities and hard-currency debt, while upgrading euro zone g...
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum a...
The six forces every business leader must navigate before the next decadeBusiness strategy is being reshaped by geopolitics, AI, shifting supply chains and new economic realities. In this executive masterclass, R...
JGB yields rise as inflation concerns grow on BOJ policy outlookJapanese government bond yields climbed as inflation worries grew. Reports suggest the government might steer the Bank of Japan towards its...
Global Market: South Korea to extend won trading to 24 hours in bid to boost global appealSouth Korea will launch 24-hour trading in the won from July 6 to boost global investor access and improve market appeal. The reform is exp...
India rewrites telecom rulebook, replacing licence contracts with statutory authorisationsNew government rules replace the telecom industry's contractual licensing with a unilateral statutory model. Operators will now receive aut...
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...
RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for sovereign bonds: ReportIndia's central bank, the RBI, is opting against direct settlement of government securities via offshore platforms like Euroclear. Instead,...
RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for government securities, sources sayThe RBI is steering clear of offshore settlement for government securities, preferring foreign investors to trade directly on the domestic ...
India, Sri Lanka collaborate to strengthen trade interactions through local currency settlement initiativesIndia and Sri Lanka are exploring ways to settle trade using their own currencies. This move aims to cut transaction costs and shield busin...
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...