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Tata Capital Announces Groundbreaking IPO, Aiming to Raise Over ₹17,000 Crore

Tata Sons announces a significant IPO for Tata Capital, aiming to raise over ₹17,000 crore. The move will dilute Tata Sons' stake by 10%, with proceeds aimed at growth and balance ...

Government Aims to Finalize IDBI Bank Stake Sale by FY26 End, Says Dipam Secretary

The Indian government is moving forward with the sale of its stake in IDBI Bank, aiming to shortlist a final bidder by the end of the financial year. The sale involves a 60.7% stak...

India's Forex Reserves Surge by $2.7 Billion: A Closer Look at the Gold and SDR Holdings Growth

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.7 billion to $698.1 billion, with significant contributions from gold and SDR holdings. The RBI's latest data highlights the resil...

ICAI Pioneers Early-Warning System to Combat Financial Fraud in India

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is collaborating with regulators to develop an early-warning mechanism to prevent financial fraud, focusing on listed compani...

India's Digital Payments Surge: RBI Reports a 10.7% Growth in FY25 Index

India's digital payments index grows by 10.7% in FY25, as per RBI, highlighting significant advancements in payment infrastructure and performance, marking a leap towards financial...

Exploring the Historic Lows in Savings Account Rates at Public Sector Banks Post-Deregulation

Savings deposit rates at some public sector banks have reached historic lows post-2011 deregulation, with a significant decline in domestic term deposit rates for fresh deposits ac...

Paytm Bounces Back with a Stunning Rs 123 Crore Profit in Q1FY26 After Overcoming Losses

Paytm has reported a net profit of Rs 123 crore in Q1FY26, marking a significant turnaround after two quarters of losses. The fintech company attributes this success to cost manage...

India's Forex Reserves Witness a Second Consecutive Weekly Drop, Falling by $3.06 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped for the second week in a row, decreasing by $3.06 billion to $696.67 billion, with significant reductions in foreign currency assets and g...

India's Forex Reserves Witness a Significant Drop: A Closer Look at the $3.06 Billion Decline

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $3.064 billion to $696.672 billion, marking a second consecutive weekly decline. The drop was mainly due to decreases in foreign currency ...

India's WPI Inflation Dips to -0.13% in June, Marking a Significant Deflation in Vegetables at -22.65%

India's WPI inflation for June 2025 turned negative at -0.13%, driven by deflation in food and fuel sectors, with vegetables plummeting by 22.65%. The RBI's recent rate cut to 5.50...

India's Forex Reserves Dip by $3 Billion in Early July: A Closer Look at the Shifting Economic Landscape

India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $3.049 billion to $699.736 billion in early July, with foreign currency assets dropping sharply. However, gold reserves and SDRs saw a...

BCG Report Reveals: Low Interest Rates Alone Can't Fuel Credit Growth in India

A BCG report highlights that low interest rates alone don't drive credit growth in India, emphasizing the importance of borrower sentiment and lender confidence. It also points out...

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $4.55 Billion to $690.61 Billion, Gold Holdings Lead the Surge

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion, driven by a significant increase in gold assets. The RBI's active management and the impact of currenc...

IndusInd Bank Faces Scrutiny Over Rs 674 Crore Microfinance Accounting Lapse

IndusInd Bank has admitted to a Rs 674 crore accounting lapse in its microfinance portfolio, reversing the amount in Q4FY25. The issue, uncovered by a whistleblower, led to resigna...

Global Gold Rush: Central Banks, Including India's RBI, Accelerate Gold Reserves Accumulation Amid Economic Uncertainties

Central banks globally, including India's RBI, are significantly increasing their gold reserves as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainties, with holdings growing from ...

India's Forex Reserves Dip by $2.06 Billion, Ending an 8-Week Growth Streak

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $2.06 billion, ending an eight-week growth streak. The total reserves now stand at $686.06 billion, with mixed trends in its componen...

Sumitomo Mitsui on the Verge of Historic Acquisition: A New Era for Yes Bank?

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp is nearing a historic acquisition of Yes Bank, potentially the largest banking M&A deal in India. The deal involves negotiations with SBI and other sta...

Sebi Reveals Indiabulls Housing Finance Violated Regulations, Supreme Court Notified

Sebi has notified the Supreme Court about regulatory violations by Indiabulls Housing Finance, now Sammaan Capital, involving the Sebi (LODR) Regulations, 2015. An administrative w...

Rupee Soars to a 6-Month High Against the Dollar: What's Driving the Surge?

The rupee briefly touched a six-month high against the dollar, attributed to strong portfolio inflows and RBI's intervention. Forex reserves hit $688.13 billion, marking the eighth...

India's Forex Reserves Climb to $688.13 Billion: An Eight-Week Winning Streak Unveiled

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.983 billion to $688.129 billion, marking the eighth consecutive week of growth. The rise was led by an increase in foreign currenc...

Surge in Gold Loans: A 103% Jump Amid Slowing Credit Growth Signals Shifting Financial Trends

Indians are pledging more gold than ever, with outstanding bank loans against gold more than doubling in a year, even as overall bank credit growth slows. This surge is driven by R...

IndusInd Bank CEO Steps Down Following a Staggering Rs 1,960 Crore Derivatives Scandal

IndusInd Bank's CEO Sumant Kathpalia resigns amid a Rs 1,960 crore derivatives accounting scandal, taking moral responsibility for the lapse. An independent probe revealed misaccou...

India's Forex Reserves Surge for Seventh Consecutive Week, Hitting $686 Billion Mark

India's foreign exchange reserves have increased by $8.31 billion to $686.145 billion, marking the seventh straight week of growth. The rise includes significant gains in foreign c...

Nomura Forecasts Indian Rupee to Surge Against Dollar, Targeting 84 by December 2025

Nomura forecasts the Indian Rupee strengthening to 84 against the US Dollar by December 2025, driven by a weaker dollar index and strong economic inflows. The RBI's dollar acquisit...

India's Trade Position Strengthens as RBI Signals Potential for Third Consecutive Rate Cut in June

India's trade position shows resilience as the RBI considers a third rate cut to bolster economic growth, amidst global trade challenges and optimistic market sentiments.

India's Forex Reserves Climb to $677.84 Billion, Marking Sixth Consecutive Week of Growth

India's forex reserves have increased for the sixth consecutive week, reaching $677.835 billion, driven by growth in foreign currency assets and gold reserves. This strengthens Ind...

India's Forex Reserves Surge for Sixth Straight Week, Hitting $677.835 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.567 billion to $677.835 billion, marking the sixth consecutive week of growth. Gold reserves and foreign currency assets also saw ...

India's Retail Inflation Hits a Nearly 6-Year Low at 3.34% in March 2025, What's Behind the Drop?

India's retail inflation dropped to 3.34% in March 2025, the lowest in nearly six years, driven by lower prices of vegetables and protein-rich foods. Food inflation also eased sign...

SBI Slashes Fixed Deposit Rates by 10bps Following RBI's Recent Rate Cut Decision

Following the RBI's recent rate cut, SBI has reduced its deposit rates by 10bps, affecting select tenors and potentially lowering borrowing costs. The move aligns with broader mone...

SBI Slashes Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points to Fuel Growth Amid US Tariff Tensions

SBI reduces lending rates by 25 bps following RBI's rate cut, aiming to boost economic growth amid US tariff concerns. Revised rates effective from April 15, 2025, with adjustments...

Banks Push for Power to Freeze Suspect Accounts in Fight Against Rising Cyber Fraud

Banks are seeking the authority to freeze accounts involved in cyber fraud without prior authorization to combat the misuse of mule accounts for laundering illegal funds. Proposals...

Forex Reserves Climb for Fifth Consecutive Week Amid Global Dollar Decline

Forex reserves in India have risen for the fifth consecutive week, reaching $676.3 billion amid a global decline in the dollar value. The increase is attributed to RBI's dollar pur...