When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting luredThe Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interes...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Explained: Why RBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap window could be a game changer for banksRBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap windows aim to boost liquidity, stabilise the rupee and ease funding costs for banks. Attractive returns for NRI...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
RBI forex measures to lower banks' overseas borrowing costs by 2-2.5 per cent, aid inflows: ReportNew RBI measures aim to make overseas borrowing cheaper for banks. External commercial borrowing costs may drop by up to 2.50 percent. This...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
FX swap window may spur PSU rush for overseas loansPublic sector units like PFC, REC, and NaBFID are poised to increase their External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) to leverage the RBI's 1.5%...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
RBI MPC outcome: Experts decode what the policy decision means for mutual fund investorsThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee held the repo rate steady at 5.25%, maintaining a neutral stance. Experts advise inve...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Reliance traders said to game plan in case RBI raises ratesReliance Industries' treasury department is exploring strategies to manage its cash reserves amid potential interest rate hikes by the Rese...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
The FIFA World Cup transit test: Can trains and buses win over North America's car-loving fans?The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America presents a major opportunity for public transport. Operators aim to attract fans to trains and bus...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Why Asia's oil lifeline can't survive on US crude aloneAsian nations are receiving more crude oil from the United States. However, these increased shipments cannot fully replace oil lost due to ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
US Stock Market: Bond yields drop after Trump signals progress in Iran talksTreasury yields declined as optimism around a US-Iran agreement boosted demand for government bonds. Softer oil prices eased inflation conc...
26 May, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Lenders urge RBI for hedging support framework to revive overseas borrowingIndian banks and companies are asking the Reserve Bank of India for help with offshore debt. High costs to protect against currency changes...
25 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Sensex gains 560 points, Nifty above 23,800. Key factors behind today's Dalal Street rallyIndian stock markets surged in early trading, with Sensex and Nifty extending gains for a second day. A stronger rupee, falling bond yields...
21 May, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Amid fuel crisis, Jharkhand govt school teacher rides horse door-to-door for Census duty in GarhwaFacing fuel shortages in Jharkhand, a government school teacher in Garhwa district has resorted to using his family horse for Census fieldw...
18 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Indian firms turn to floating-rate debt as interest rate hikes loomCoupons for floating-rate bonds are priced at a spread over three-month Treasury bill yields and reset quarterly. When rate hikes are expec...
18 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST