Crude oil prices edged higher amidst uncertainties over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global supply and its wider implications for India’s trade balance, inflation, and stock market recovery. Crude oil prices climbed on Monday as doubts grew over…
Odisha has attracted a proposed Rs 66,392 crore in investment during a two-day Delhi-NCR outreach, with plans to generate over 54,000 jobs, signalling a strong shift towards manufacturing and industrial expansion under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Odisha has drawn…
India’s insurance regulator has ordered insurers to submit comprehensive monthly data on premiums, claims, and investment income, aiding the development of a new index to track short-term changes in the services sector, including insurance, trade, and telecommunications. India’s insurance regulator…
PB Fintech’s Pensionbazaar division has launched an upgraded digital platform for corporate NPS, aiming to simplify pension administration for employers and align with regulatory shifts, as the company’s earnings momentum continues to build. PB Fintech is widening the scope of…
According to the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s AI Survey 2026, Indian financial firms are rapidly adopting AI to enhance operational efficiency and re-skill staff, with many viewing job transformation as a positive evolution rather than a threat. Artificial intelligence…
As Indian banks see a surge in digital transactions, leading lenders are reorienting staff towards sales, customer engagement, and cross-selling, marking a significant shift in banking operations and staff roles. Indian banks are quietly reshaping the role of their employees…
While annuities offer a guaranteed income stream for retirees, their complexity, costs, and limited flexibility mean they should be considered as part of a diversified retirement strategy rather than a universal solution. Annuities can be a useful way to turn…
While joint home loans can expand borrowing capacity, a weak credit history of one applicant may limit approval prospects and impact loan terms, highlighting the importance of credit readiness for both co-applicants. A joint home loan can widen the pool…
ICICI Securities maintains a buy rating on Orkla India despite trimming its target price, citing robust revenue growth driven by regional and digital expansion, balanced against rising commodity costs and margin compression. ICICI Securities has kept a Buy rating on…
Brokerages remain divided on Ola Electric’s future, with Goldman Sachs seeing potential turnaround while Emkay Global warns of ongoing challenges amid rising competition and market share pressures. Brokerages remained sharply split on Ola Electric after its first-quarter update, with Goldman…
