US stock indices rose by more than 1% on Thursday as global oil prices moved lower and traders reacted to renewed, though unconfirmed, signs of progress toward a nuclear agreement with Iran. The moves in New York are being watched closely in India because changes in oil and risk sentiment affect India’s import bill, inflation ... Voir l'article
Read more →Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea export hub at Yanbu has continued to handle crude shipments even as Houthi-aligned forces in Yemen have threatened vessels in the area. Several tankers moving through or near the Red Sea have reportedly gone “dark” — switching off automatic tracking systems — a practice that raises insurance and market concerns for ... Voir l'article
Read more →India authorised a single foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal originating from mainland China in the fiscal year 2025–26, while proposals routed via Hong Kong received 13 approvals, according to government data reported in Indian media. The split underlines continued scrutiny of Chinese capital into India and the growing role of Hong Kong as a channel ... Voir l'article
Read more →Gold and silver markets in India will take their cues this week from global interest-rate signals, dollar strength and local demand patterns tied to jewellery buying. For readers outside India, these drivers explain short-term price swings in bullion and why shifts in US monetary policy or Asian consumer behaviour matter to international portfolios. US monetary ... Voir l'article
Read more →Capital One, a major US commercial bank, has told regulators that an anti-money laundering (AML) review prompted the closure of more than 300 accounts linked to the Trump Organization. The move highlights heightened AML scrutiny of politically connected clients in the United States and carries implications for international banks and companies, including those in India, ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded its highest-ever transaction value in July, according to industry reports, marking another milestone for the country’s fast-growing digital payments system. The new peak underscores the increasing role of real-time retail payment rails in daily commerce and in the business models of banks and fintech firms. What the July milestone ... Voir l'article
Read more →After several months of net selling by foreign institutional investors, flows into Indian equities have shown signs of recovery. Market commentators point to stretched declines in prices, shifting global sentiment and domestic factors as reasons for the renewed interest. What happened to foreign flows and why it matters Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers ... Voir l'article
Read more →For the first time since 2023, a shipment of US crude oil is reported to be headed to Israel, according to shipping-tracking data and trade notices. The move reflects shifting patterns of oil flows that matter to global markets — and to India’s energy and shipping sectors — even though Israel is not a major ... Voir l'article
Read more →A proposal backed by former US president Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil faces resistance in the US House of Representatives. For India — a major importer of Russian crude and a hub of refiners and shipping — the bill’s fate could affect trade routes, insurance and corporate strategy even if ... Voir l'article
Read more →The Reserve Bank of India has signalled that plastic — technically polymer — banknotes will arrive in circulation soon. The decision follows experiments with polymer material in other countries and is being framed as an attempt to improve note durability and cleanliness. What the RBI announcement covers and what remains unconfirmed The central bank’s comments ... Voir l'article
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