Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.22 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
Pvt sector reposing faith in economy, capex cycle showing signs of revival: Punjab National Bank CMD Ashok ChandraPrivate sector investment is reviving. Companies are borrowing more for expansion and infrastructure. Punjab National Bank (PNB) sanctioned...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currencyIndian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Bank stocks rally as RBI steps lift mood, trigger short coveringOn Tuesday, bank stocks rocketed upwards following strategic interventions by the Reserve Bank of India aimed at shielding foreign currency...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.14 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
Indian bonds draw buyers on RBI measures, softer oilIndian government bonds saw renewed buying on Tuesday. Lower oil prices and Reserve Bank of India measures to attract dollar inflows improv...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
SBI, PNB, other PSU bank stocks tumble up to 21% from record highs. Time to buy or wait?Public sector bank stocks have seen a significant drop from their recent peaks. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to attrac...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
India banks could raise $35-$40 billion via RBI's foreign currency deposit scheme, PNB CEO Ashok Chandra saysIndian banks anticipate raising up to $40 billion through foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India is backing a new scheme to a...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Russia-India business dialogue at SPIEF: Energy, transport, information technology, science & education in focusRussia and India convened at SPIEF to boost economic ties. Discussions focused on joint projects in energy, transport, IT, science, and edu...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM 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
Govt to establish impregnable border grid with smart border project: Amit ShahIndia is set to enhance its border security with the 'Smart Border Project'. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the initiative, which ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM 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
Govt weighs tax cuts to boost foreign bond inflows: ReportIndia is set to boost foreign investment soon. The government plans to cut taxes on global funds investing in Indian bonds. Ownership limit...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST