The Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan has highlighted the growing cybersecurity and operational risks faced by urban co-operative banks, urging heightened oversight of third-party dependencies in an increasingly digital banking landscape. Urban co-operative banks are facing a risk…
A new SEBI report reveals that although young and lower-income traders are increasingly participating in India’s futures and options market, over 88% under 30 are incurring losses, with regional disparities highlighting broader risks in retail trading. India’s retail futures and…
Indian companies processing international payments in 2026 face complex hidden costs, exchange-rate mark-ups, compliance fees, and regulatory hurdles, necessitating a comprehensive audit of true transaction costs instead of relying on advertised merchant rates. Indian businesses collecting money from overseas in…
Facing unexpected bills and income delays tests household resilience. Experts recommend calm assessment, prioritising essentials, early creditor communication, and building long-term savings to recover and strengthen financial stability. Unexpected bills, delayed income and family emergencies can unsettle even the most…
Organised, routine procurement fraud exploits hidden relationships within organisations, prompting a shift towards continuous monitoring and analytics to uncover sophisticated schemes that survive traditional controls. Procurement fraud is often imagined as a bad invoice or a forged approval. The deeper…
Indian equities snapped a seven-session decline on Thursday as a reversal in global bond yields and a weaker dollar boosted risk appetite, with the Nifty 50 ending higher amid technical support and positive sector performance. Indian shares broke a seven-session…
India has eased its export payment regulations in rupees, aiming to expand the currency’s use in global trade and simplify cross-border settlements, as part of a wider strategy to reduce trade friction amidst strained global conditions. India has relaxed its…
The Tamil Nadu government has significantly increased its Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh, while announcing plans for a new multispeciality hospital and a comprehensive cancer-care upgrade, alongside initiatives to expand medical education…
India’s markets regulator Sebi is initiating a pilot project to explore how blockchain-based tokenisation of corporate bonds can facilitate faster trading, reduce costs, and support a more robust repo market, aiming to combat persistent illiquidity and fragmentation issues. India’s markets…
Rohit Jain calls for clearer policies and streamlined processes in retail foreign exchange services amid increasing market activity and RBI’s broader financial market development efforts. Rohit Jain has urged Indian banks to tighten the way they handle retail foreign exchange,…
