An evolving approach to self-employed mortgage applications now emphasises thorough income verification and business stability, with lenders scrutinising evidence beyond headline profits to better assess borrowing capacity for sole traders, partners, and contractors. A self-employed mortgage review is less about…
Indian government bond yields are expected to edge higher following the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise decision to wind up its concessional foreign-exchange swap window for diaspora deposits a month early, potentially weakening bond market sentiment. Indian government bond yields…
The Reserve Bank of India stepped into the forex market to limit losses as the rupee faced prolonged weakness amidst rising oil prices, trade shocks, and geopolitical tensions, highlighting an active foreign-exchange policy. On Monday, the rupee came under pressure…
A modest decrease in retail gold rates across India on Monday conceals a significant surge in underlying market prices driven by international bullion trends and futures market activity, highlighting discrepancies in local pricing. A small drop in India’s retail gold…
Indian shares opened lower on Monday amid ongoing fears over the US-Iran conflict and elevated crude prices, with traders cautious and indices oscillating within narrow ranges as analysts await clearer geopolitical or earnings signals. Indian shares started Monday on a…
Jefferies has increased its price target on Max Healthcare to Rs 1,260, optimistic about the hospital chain’s growth prospects despite temporary setbacks from oncology drug pricing changes, which are expected to diminish by 2026. Jefferies has lifted its target price…
Goldman Sachs maintains a ‘Sell’ rating on Bharat Dynamics amid their cautious outlook on the company’s execution and margin pressures, despite a robust first quarter driven by missile programme revenues. Goldman Sachs has kept a “Sell” rating on Bharat Dynamics…
Bank of America Securities forecasts foreign currency deposits under India’s FCNR(B) scheme will exceed $80 billion, driven by faster inflows following the RBI’s early closing of its swap window and supportive policy measures to bolster the country’s balance of payments.…
A new survey reveals how India’s workforce is diversifying geographically with rapid growth in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, while technological skills, particularly in AI, are reshaping job markets and employer strategies. India’s job market is spreading well beyond its long-established…
The Reserve Bank of India actively stepped into the forex market on Monday to prevent a sharp decline in the rupee amid persistent external pressures, including rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, signalling a cautious approach to…
