Changes in Indian banking regulations from April 2026 introduce stricter documentation and certification requirements for NRIs moving funds from NRO accounts abroad, adding hurdles to an already complex process. For many overseas Indians, the real test begins after the money…
India has extended key export-support schemes amidst ongoing disruptions in West Asia, aiming to shield businesses from rising costs and logistical uncertainties, with measures now lasting into late 2026. India has extended two export-support measures as officials seek to shield…
Over 50% of the Nifty 500 stocks have fallen into bear-market territory amid a broad sell-off driven by global geopolitical tensions, rising borrowing costs, and changing macroeconomic conditions, signalling a significant shift in India’s equity landscape. More than half of…
Mpay by MMADPay distinguishes itself in India’s competitive fintech market through its focus on reliability, compliance, and operational stability, honed by years of managing high-volume transactions with Indian Railways’ IRCTC system. MPay by MMADPay is pitching itself as more than…
Bank of Baroda becomes the second state-owned bank to enter the pension fund sector, leveraging digital platforms like BHIM and UPI to accelerate pension onboarding and target millions of new subscribers amid regulatory expansion efforts. Bank of Baroda has moved…
NCERT’s revised Class 9 social science textbook integrates practical lessons on taxation, budgeting, and investing, reflecting a broader push to equip Indian students with essential financial skills for real-world decision-making. NCERT has put financial literacy at the centre of its…
Asian markets showed mixed performance on Friday amid a sharp rise in global bond yields and anticipation of the US monthly jobs data, prompting concerns over equity valuations and interest rate hikes. Asian equities were mixed on Friday as a…
As AI-generated voice scams become more convincing and widespread, families are turning to simple but effective measures like shared code words to protect themselves from financial and personal frauds. A simple family safeguard can help blunt one of the fastest-growing…
India experienced its highest electricity shortfall in over three years in September, driven by increased demand, hot weather, and reduced hydropower, prompting government intervention to stabilise the grid. India recorded its steepest electricity shortage in more than three years in…
The National Payments Corporation of India is shifting towards small, task-specific AI models like FiMI to enhance security, compliance, and operational efficiency in the country’s digital payments ecosystem, reflecting a broader move towards deterministic AI in financial services. India’s payments…
