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ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
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...
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...
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...
Is RBI replacing paper currency with plastic notes from June 30, 2026? Check detailsViral social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India replacing paper currency with plastic notes by June 30, 2026, are false. The Pres...
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...
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....
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
Dollar hovers around two-month high as Iran-Israel truce hangs in balanceThe US dollar is strong, nearing a two-month peak. Middle East tensions are fueling demand for the dollar. Traders are also betting on the ...
ECB to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflationThe European Central Bank is poised to raise interest rates for the first time in two and a half years, driven by escalating inflation fuel...
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...
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...
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
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...
Global Market: Japan warns against excessive currency volatility as Yen nears key thresholdJapan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. T...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026 Date and Time: When will Governor Sanjay Malhotra announce policy decision? Here's how to watch live streamingRBI MPC Meeting June 2026: All eyes are on the Reserve Bank of India today as Governor Sanjay Malhotra announces the Monetary Policy Commit...
Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woesThe Japanese yen is nearing a critical 160 per dollar level, prompting warnings of decisive action from Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar i...
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit targetIndia's government is reviewing potential budget spending cuts. Higher oil prices are increasing subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals...
Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to boost manufacturing, cut importsIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing. Six expert groups will identify 100 products to reduce import dependence. This initiative aims to...
Termite-damaged cash worth over Rs 1 lakh found in Kolkata college union room; probe under wayAt Kolkata's Surendranath College, during a cleaning drive, workers found two suitcases filled with currency notes. The money, estimated to...