Traditional age-based bond rules are outdated as longer life expectancies shift the focus towards personalised, flexible investment strategies that balance risk and income for today’s retirees. The old rule of thumb that says your bond allocation should roughly match your…
India’s gold derivatives market has expanded significantly, with daily trading surpassing ₹2.2 lakh crore and physical deliveries reaching 175 tonnes since 2003, marking a shift from speculation to risk management and price discovery among diverse market participants. India’s gold derivatives…
India’s Reserve Bank of India is progressing with its digital rupee project, introducing offline capabilities and expanding the retail pilot to enhance payment modernisation and financial inclusion amid practical challenges. India’s digital rupee is the Reserve Bank of India’s central…
Confusing loan write-offs with waivers can have significant implications for borrowers and lenders alike. Experts clarify that a write-off is an accounting move, not a debt forgiveness, highlighting the importance of understanding the distinction amid ongoing discussions about distressed assets…
As contactless and mobile payments dominate, households must adapt with clear tracking, automation, and guardrails to prevent hidden spending from eroding financial control in a digital-first world. In towns where almost every purchase now involves a tap, a scan or…
As Bhadra month coincides with rising border tensions and diplomatic strains, India faces heightened scrutiny over Chinese encroachment claims, border security, and economic imbalances ahead of the BRICS summit. The onset of Bhadra, a month many Hindu communities treat as…
India’s Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation introduces stricter withdrawal procedures and clarification to protect long-term savings, aiming to balance accessibility with retirement security. For millions of salaried workers in India’s private and organised sectors, the Employees’ Provident Fund remains one of…
Regulators and industry experts debate whether tighter suitability measures or product restrictions better protect retail investors, as recent data shows declining participation but continued risks in India’s futures and options market. India’s derivatives market is facing a fresh debate over…
CleverChain has been accepted into NVIDIA’s global start-up programme, gaining access to advanced developer tools and support to enhance its AI-powered compliance software for financial institutions. CleverChain has been accepted into NVIDIA Inception, the chipmaker’s global start-up programme for companies…
India’s latest Economic Survey presents a confident outlook, highlighting resilient domestic demand, cooling inflation, and strong external performance as it projects a 7.4% growth for FY26 amid evolving labour and technological policies. India’s latest Economic Survey presents a broad, upbeat…
