As Male faces stress, India weighs currency swap extensionIndia is reviewing the Maldives' plea for an extended currency swap facility. The island nation faces significant economic strain, compound...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Banks seek RBI clarity on forex hedge curbs, warn rules may hit genuine trade flows amid delaysBanks are urging the Reserve Bank of India for clarity on forward contract rules. Recent RBI directives aimed at curbing speculation could ...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Wage garnishment shock: When will student loan collections resume? No one knowsStudent loan collections are still delayed, leaving millions unsure about wage garnishment. Officials say outreach may begin first, but no ...
03 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Maldives’ tourism-driven economy stares at crisis amid West Asia warThe Maldives economy faces a crisis due to West Asia disruptions. Tourist arrivals are down, impacting revenue. Significant debt repayments...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Safe haven assets explained: What they are, how they work, and if you should investSafe haven assets are investments people choose during market volatility and global tension. These include gold, silver, Treasury bills, ca...
04 Mar, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
$80 billion in Trump tariffs could come back to you — who qualifies for refund checks and how soon could payments arrive?About $80 billion in Trump tariffs were collected during the U.S.–China trade war. Now, a new Trump tariff refund checks bill in Congress c...
25 Feb, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
What are government securities and how do they function?If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 8...
02 Feb, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India extends Maldives' $50 mn govt bonds repayment deadlineIndia has rolled over USD 50 million in Maldives' government bonds as emergency financial assistance for another year, the Indian High Comm...
18 Sep, 2025, 04.01 PM IST
Pakistan set to repay USD 1 billion against EurobondThe move will reduce the stock of the debt acquired through selling Eurobonds and Sukuks (bond-like instruments used in Islamic finance) in...
07 Apr, 2024, 01.36 PM IST
Treasury bills, ultra short-term debt funds look attractive to park cashCurrently, a 91-day deposit of HDFC Bank yields 4.5%, while it increases to 5.75% for 181 days and 6.6% for a year. Compared to this, T-bil...
26 Apr, 2023, 08.44 AM IST
List of cheapest home loans: You can transfer loan balanceThe principal and interest components of the EMI are designed so that in the early years of your loan, the interest component will be consi...
05 Aug, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
Government to borrow Rs 11.6 lakh crore in FY23 to meet expenditure requirementTotal market borrowings of the government for 2022-23 are estimated to stand at Rs 11,58,719 crore, according to the Budget document.
01 Feb, 2022, 03.26 PM IST
What is a debt instrument?Debt instruments provide fixed and higher returns, thus giving them an edge over bank fixed deposits.
10 Jul, 2017, 07.48 PM IST
Government to borrow Rs 1.96 lakh crore in Q2 of FY16The borrowing "calendar will be subject to changes, if circumstances so warrant, including for the reasons, such as, intervening holidays",...
29 Jun, 2015, 10.47 PM IST
- Government seeks Parliament's nod for Rs 4.3 lakh crore additional expenditure
The government today sought Parliament's nod for gross additional expenditure of Rs 4.3 lakh crore.
19 Mar, 2012, 01.18 PM IST
- AIG reaches deal to repay government
AIG, which became a lightening rod for criticism over government bailouts, said it reached a deal to repay billions of dollars it received ...
30 Sep, 2010, 06.12 PM IST
- ET in the classroom: Non-tax sources of income for the government
Any loan given to state governments, public institutions and PSUs earn interests and this forms the most important item under this head.
11 Feb, 2010, 05.37 AM IST