Bangladesh’s government has unveiled a revised national gold policy aimed at increasing transparency, expanding legal trade, and enhancing government revenue, amid efforts to better regulate a historically unmonitored sector. Bangladesh’s government has drawn up a revised national gold policy aimed…
India is set to invest around $4.7 billion in new railway lines along its borders with China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, aiming to strengthen security, improve regional connectivity, and enhance military logistics in sensitive frontier regions. India is preparing a major…
India is prioritising mature-node semiconductor production, leveraging human capital and government backing to build a comprehensive ecosystem that strengthens self-reliance while co-operating with Vietnam for manufacturing and testing capabilities. India’s push into semiconductors is being shaped less by a race…
Crude oil prices edged higher amidst uncertainties over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global supply and its wider implications for India’s trade balance, inflation, and stock market recovery. Crude oil prices climbed on Monday as doubts grew over…
Odisha has attracted a proposed Rs 66,392 crore in investment during a two-day Delhi-NCR outreach, with plans to generate over 54,000 jobs, signalling a strong shift towards manufacturing and industrial expansion under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Odisha has drawn…
India’s insurance regulator has ordered insurers to submit comprehensive monthly data on premiums, claims, and investment income, aiding the development of a new index to track short-term changes in the services sector, including insurance, trade, and telecommunications. India’s insurance regulator…
PB Fintech’s Pensionbazaar division has launched an upgraded digital platform for corporate NPS, aiming to simplify pension administration for employers and align with regulatory shifts, as the company’s earnings momentum continues to build. PB Fintech is widening the scope of…
According to the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s AI Survey 2026, Indian financial firms are rapidly adopting AI to enhance operational efficiency and re-skill staff, with many viewing job transformation as a positive evolution rather than a threat. Artificial intelligence…
As Indian banks see a surge in digital transactions, leading lenders are reorienting staff towards sales, customer engagement, and cross-selling, marking a significant shift in banking operations and staff roles. Indian banks are quietly reshaping the role of their employees…
While annuities offer a guaranteed income stream for retirees, their complexity, costs, and limited flexibility mean they should be considered as part of a diversified retirement strategy rather than a universal solution. Annuities can be a useful way to turn…
