India’s central bank has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive meeting despite rising inflation and global economic uncertainties, signalling cautious optimism amidst external pressures and domestic challenges. India’s central bank left its key interest rate…
Alpha AMC unveils India’s first centralised comparison platform for alternative investment funds (AIFs), aiming to simplify access and evaluation for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors in the private markets. Alpha AMC has launched what it calls India’s first dedicated comparison…
The Reserve Bank of India opts for currency stabilisation through increased dollar deposits rather than traditional rate hikes, signalling a strategic shift that raises questions about long-term costs and the economy’s resilience. The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to leave…
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced new rules preventing lenders from remotely disabling borrowers’ mobile phones and laptops to recover personal, car, and home loans, marking a significant shift towards safeguarding customer rights in debt collection practices. The Reserve…
Waiting to start retirement savings can lead to substantially higher monthly contributions due to shrinking time horizons, inflation, and market volatility, experts warn, highlighting the importance of early and adaptive financial planning. Retirement often feels distant while a salary is…
A Mumbai-based private company has fallen victim to a sophisticated WhatsApp-based scam, losing nearly two crore rupees after fraudsters posed as its director, highlighting a rising trend in cyber crimes targeting corporate staff. A Mumbai private company has reportedly lost…
The Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises has proposed reforms including a statutory safe harbour, faster refunds, and simplified compliance measures to protect genuine firms under India’s GST system, aiming to reduce litigation and enhance working capital…
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the deadline for its revised loan recovery rules to January 2027, providing lenders additional time to adapt to stricter certification and operational standards amid industry feedback. The Reserve Bank of India has pushed…
A parliamentary committee urges India to secure tariff exemptions for pharmaceuticals, smartphones, and critical minerals in talks with the US, amid rising trade protectionism and uncertainty, to bolster export confidence and accelerate the bilateral trade target of $500 billion by…
The Reserve Bank of India’s softer policy shift has infused optimism into the corporate bond market, encouraging issuers like REC and NABARD to return with fresh debt offerings after a period of cautiousness driven by higher yields and market nerves.…
