World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Latest FCNR interest rates: HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, PNB, Central Bank of India, BoB and moreSeveral Indian banks have updated their Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank FCNR(B) interest rates. This comes after the government announce...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Dollar shaky as investors weigh rate outlook, Middle East worriesU.S. dollar weakened amid new Middle East strikes and rising consumer inflation, causing investor unease about the Federal Reserve's policy...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper fundsIndian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made f...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation dataThe dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
300+ gold bars, $2 million in cash, 35 luxury watches seized from ex-CIA officer accused of running fake classified programmeA former CIA officer, David Rush, is accused of misappropriating over $40 million in gold bars by creating a fraudulent classified program....
09 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Analysts lift bets on India Inc after strong March quarterAnalysts have upgraded earnings estimates for a majority of NSE 500 companies following better-than-expected profit growth in the March 202...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
India eyes major bond index entry as tax exemptions sweeten appealIndia is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices. This follows significant tax exemptions for foreign investors on capita...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Reeling rupee drags students abroad deeper into debt at homeA weakening rupee is causing significant financial strain for Indian students pursuing education abroad. Loans sanctioned earlier are now i...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
'AI won't just moderate posts, it will curate reality': Former White House AI czar David Sacks warns against govt control of AIDavid Sacks, chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and former White House AI and Crypto Czar, has criticiz...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Free flow of FCNR(B) money: RBI to bear hedging costs on NRI FX deposits, easing banks’ overseas fundingThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to make these depos...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
RBI to bear full hedging cost on FCNR(B) depositsThe Reserve Bank of India is now covering all hedging costs for banks raising foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract more ove...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
India likely to outpace RBI growth forecasts, says World Bank's Neelkanth MishraIndia's economy is set for robust growth, exceeding Reserve Bank of India forecasts, World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said. A...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
India gold prices soar 4.1% in May despite decline in global prices: World Gold CouncilIndian gold prices saw a notable increase in May, defying global trends. This rise occurred even as international gold prices dipped. Local...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.54 AM IST