The IFC advocates for recognising creative sectors such as fashion, film, and sports as key drivers of employment and economic growth in developing countries, with targeted investments and policy support to unlock their full potential. Creative work is increasingly being…
Divorce is not only an emotional ordeal but also a complex financial process. A clear plan that includes property division, support arrangements, and post-settlement budgeting can help families move forward with less conflict and greater stability. Divorce is never only…
Once your emergency reserve is in place, experts recommend a strategic approach to optimise financial stability, focusing on debt, health savings, retirement and targeted savings before exploring passive income options. Once an emergency fund is fully stocked, the next job…
Consumers face increasingly sophisticated online scams, with fraudsters employing AI, deepfakes, and cloned voices to mimic trusted institutions and trick victims into transferring money. Experts warn to stay vigilant and verify requests through trusted channels. Consumers are being warned that…
Despite persistent underperformance of active funds compared to passive index tracking, many financial advisers are shifting their focus towards comprehensive planning services, citing the difficulty of beating indices after fees. A difficult stretch for active stock pickers is pushing more…
Infosys shares declined on August 17, closing at $11.62 amid broader volatility, with the stock remaining undervalued according to GuruFocus, though insider selling raises caution for investors. Infosys shares fell 3.9% on August 17, closing at $11.62 and extending a…
ICRA has lowered its estimate for India’s April-June quarter to 7%, marking a four-quarter low as slower services-sector expansion and geopolitical tensions weigh on economic momentum, with outlooks hinting at further slowdown in the coming fiscal year. ICRA has cut…
SBI Research suggests that the Reserve Bank of India’s recent closure of the FCNR(B) swap window was not primarily influenced by hedging costs, despite expectations of substantial inflows and shifts in risk dynamics for investors. SBI Research has said the…
India experienced its fastest deposit growth since 2016, driven by foreign-currency inflows under the RBI’s special FCNR(B) swap scheme; however, this boost is expected to be temporary as banks rely more on domestic liabilities to sustain credit expansion. India’s bank…
Indian banks face a moderating credit growth in the latter half of FY27, as a shift towards market-linked funding and global uncertainties dampen lending momentum despite recent robust loan disbursements, according to CareEdge Ratings. India’s bank credit growth is set…
