Overall, India Inc credit profile looks healthy: Ramnath Krishnan, Icra Group CEOCorporate India's credit profile has maintained strength following a period of deleveraging post-Covid, although external pressures exist. ...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Gold's short-term volatility contrasts with long-term bullishnessRecently, gold prices have leveled out at approximately $4,000 an ounce after experiencing notable volatility throughout the year. This sta...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Muthoot Microfin to raise $40 million from responsAbility, BlueOrchardMuthoot Microfin has initiated the process to raise $40 million in external debt from two Swiss investors. After previously delaying due to...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
AI rout, energy costs add to fears of slowing global growthGlobal markets face mounting pressure from persistent inflation, rising borrowing costs and concerns over slowing economic growth. Elevated...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Pakistan's external debt nearly doubled in decade ending 2025: World BankPakistan's external debt is projected to rise to USD 135.1 billion by 2025, according to a World Bank report. Public and publicly guarantee...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
The average US 30-year mortgage rate falls to 7.18% this week, its third straight declineThe average long-term mortgage rates in the U.S. decreased for the third consecutive week, offering some respite. The average 30-year fixed...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Fed's Beth Hammack favors gradual rate-hike path to lower inflationCleveland's Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack has emphasized the need for additional rate hikes to achieve the target inflation rate o...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Entry norms for GPU bidders eased, but price pain remainsBidders will not be required to submit a financial bid or commit to service level terms at the first stage, which will be for technical qua...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
IREDA seeks global funding partnerships to lower borrowing costs for green projectsIREDA is aiming to collaborate with global banks and investors for long-term green financing initiatives. Renewable energy developers in In...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
LTCG tax relief for these mutual fund investors proposed by SEBI; know how switching funds for portfolio rebalancing can save taxThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has put forth a proposal to exempt long-term capital gains tax for investors who switch m...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
US Treasury projects $618 billion borrowing in Q4, $800 billion in Q1 2027The US Treasury is estimating federal borrowing will hit $618 billion in the last quarter of 2026, which is $10 billion less than previousl...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
China lowers funding costs with shift to overnight policy rateChina's central bank has implemented a major alteration to its monetary policy by establishing an overnight lending rate, which injects sub...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
- Gold lingers near one-year low as Fed hike expectations firm
Gold prices experienced a minor uptick in early trading across Asia; however, they linger near a one-year low. Persistent worries about inf...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Best short duration debt mutual funds to invest in October 2026Short duration mutual funds invest in both short term bonds and very short term instruments. They invest in treasury bills, commercial pape...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
BOJ keeps interest rates steady, signals further rate hikesThe Bank of Japan announced it will keep interest rates unchanged despite a heightened inflation outlook. In an 8-1 decision, the central b...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance MinistryPHDCCI has recommended abolishing Long Term Capital Gains tax and modifying short-term capital gains taxes. The chamber suggests increasing...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
RBI steps up liquidity support as tighter cash conditions push up borrowing rates: ReportTightening liquidity in the banking system has pushed up short-term borrowing rates, prompting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to inject fu...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.06 AM IST