US equity markets traded close to their all-time highs on Monday while international crude oil prices moved higher. The combination matters for Indian markets and policy because oil is a major import for India and global equity swings can affect capital flows and the rupee. What happened in New York Major US indexes, including the ... Voir l'article
Read more →If you filed an Income Tax Return (ITR) in India and are waiting for a refund, the government provides online tools to check the progress. This guide explains the main online routes, what the status messages typically mean, and why these checks matter for non-resident Indians and international investors. Why this matters outside India India’s ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s federal government is reported to be examining a proposal to raise the monetary threshold above which foreign direct investment (FDI) transactions require explicit government approval, from the present figure of Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore. The change, if implemented, would mean many larger inward investments would pass through the automatic route without ... Voir l'article
Read more →Reports that the United States might impose very high tariffs on Indian exports have prompted debate in New Delhi and in business circles abroad about the practical options available to India. The response would combine legal, trade-policy and market measures; how effective each would be depends on facts that have not been publicly confirmed. Why ... Voir l'article
Read more →The Reserve Bank of India has removed Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) — FCNR(B) — deposits from being counted under the priority sector lending framework. The change alters how banks meet regulatory lending targets and may shift how they manage foreign-currency funds placed by non-resident Indians. What the change is, in plain terms The priority sector ... Voir l'article
Read more →Non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) in India have reported a sharp rise in gold-backed lending even as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened rules around such loans. Reported growth of nearly 70% in NBFC gold-loan books has drawn attention from investors and regulators alike. What changed: tighter rules, surprising growth The Reserve Bank of ... Voir l'article
Read more →The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a step on revolving credit that prompted a market reaction: shares of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) fell after the announcement. The move has put a spotlight on a funding tool widely used across Indian finance and the potential knock-on effects for lenders and investors outside India. What ... Voir l'article
Read more →International food prices rose in July, driven by firmer cereal and sugar quotations, according to recent market reports. For India — a major producer and consumer of staples — the move has implications for inflation, trade balances and agricultural businesses that supply global markets. What happened on world markets Global food-price measures recorded an increase ... Voir l'article
Read more →The United States reported an unexpected reduction of 23,000 jobs in its latest employment data, marking a sharp change from months of steady hiring. The fall in payrolls has implications beyond the US labour market: it can influence US demand for Indian goods and services, financial flows, and how investors view Indian assets. What the ... Voir l'article
Read more →The Indian rupee weakened to 95.28 against the US dollar on Monday, extending recent volatility as global oil prices and US Treasury yields stayed elevated. The move adds to cost pressures for an economy that imports most of its crude oil and borrows in global capital markets. What happened and why it matters India’s currency ... Voir l'article
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