Additional Tier 1 bonds, despite their structural risks, have become some of the least volatile instruments in the current turbulent bond market, highlighting a surprising shift driven by yield hunger and investor demand for higher-yielding bank securities. The latest swings…
The Indian government’s new Research, Development and Innovation Fund faces questions over transparency after its initial ₹2,192 crore support was largely awarded to firms linked to its own selection committee members, raising concerns about governance and fairness in the financing…
A hawkish shift by India’s Reserve Bank sparks bond market volatility, tempering gold’s short-term appeal, while analysts maintain a bullish outlook for the metal into 2026 amid enduring global support and geopolitical factors. Gold traders are weighing a sharper warning…
The FCA issues a stark warning over the deceptive marketing of mini-bonds and loan notes online, highlighting risks of total financial loss and urging consumers to stick to regulated firms amid persistent promotional threats. The Financial Conduct Authority has warned…
The National Stock Exchange of India is exploring a new structure to allow its shares to be traded on its own platform without a formal listing on BSE, in a move that could reshape India’s stock market landscape and influence…
India’s AI strategy is evolving from costly model development towards leveraging local, sector-specific data, offering new opportunities for enterprise-driven innovation and differentiation. India’s artificial intelligence debate is moving away from an expensive race to build giant foundation models and towards…
Experts highlight the importance of concrete goals, regular saving habits, and open conversations about money to build financial literacy in children from an early age, fostering long-term financial resilience. Helping a child build a financial cushion starts with making the…
As fees and expenses bite into returns, investors are increasingly favouring low-cost index funds over actively managed mutual funds for simplicity and cost-efficiency, prompting a shift in the investment landscape. For investors who want more control over where their money…
Rocket’s latest analysis reveals that modest overpayments on mortgages can dramatically reduce loan durations and expenses, with nearly a quarter of borrowers already adopting this approach amid rising interest rates and housing affordability challenges. Rocket’s latest analysis suggests that even…
India’s quest to lead in innovative medicines is hindered by regulatory bottlenecks and manpower shortages, risking its global competitiveness against China’s rising pharmaceutical dominance. India’s pharmaceutical industry has spent years building scale, but the country’s regulators have not kept pace,…
