India is expanding its central bank digital currency (CBDC) efforts to facilitate faster, cheaper international transactions within BRICS, amid geopolitical sensitivities and infrastructural challenges, as negotiations with Asian neighbours and partners intensify. India is stepping up efforts to connect its…
Imperial Petroleum’s shares continue to draw interest from investors as the company reports robust earnings and fleet growth, trading below its net asset value with low volatility indications. Imperial Petroleum’s shares have continued to attract attention from bargain hunters after…
A leading compliance figure warns banks to prioritise transparency and demonstrated performance before embracing autonomous AI solutions in anti-money laundering efforts. Banks have been told for years that artificial intelligence will trim false alerts, speed up reviews and, eventually, decide…
Homeowners deciding on financing options for bathroom renovations face a crucial choice: a fixed home equity loan or a flexible HELOC. The decision hinges on whether the project is well-defined or needs phased funding, with each product offering distinct advantages…
India’s payments network has reassured consumers that standard bank-to-bank UPI transfers will remain free, as new charges are solely targeted at merchant transactions routed through prepaid payment instruments, amid concerns over fee implementation. India’s payments network has moved to calm…
The National Stock Exchange of India is making progress towards a long-awaited share sale, which could raise around $500 million and mark a major milestone for India’s market infrastructure, amid lingering regulatory hurdles. The National Stock Exchange of India is…
Cashe, once a prominent player in India’s digital lending space leveraging phone data and social signals, faces a sharp business contraction after years of rapid growth, highlighting the volatile nature of tech-driven fintech models. CASHe, once promoted as a lending…
India’s recently implemented mining penalty framework has sparked debate among experts, with critics warning that the new civil-penalty system may weaken enforcement at a time when the government seeks tighter control over the sector. India’s new penalty regime for mining…
Bajaj Finance unveils new interest-rate details, repayment options, and an online calculator to help borrowers plan gold loans more effectively, with rates starting at 9.50% annually and flexible repayment tenures up to 12 months. Bajaj Finance has set out how…
Indian-led iSON Group plans to invest up to $375 million in the Philippines over the next decade, broadening its scope from telecom towers to include agriculture, digital healthcare, and business process outsourcing, signalling increased foreign confidence and strategic growth in…
