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India polishes G-Sec investment rules for FPIs

The Central Government has eliminated Capital Gains Tax on foreign investments in government securities, enhancing the attractiveness of Indian sovereign bonds for international investors. This initiative coincides with India’s efforts to draw stable foreign capital amidst global uncertainties, rising oil prices, and intermittent pressures on the rupee. By enhancing post-tax returns for foreign investors, India …

50 minutes ago

RBI eases path for global Indian capital to come home

This represents one of the most extensive capital-attraction initiatives in recent times To support India’s external financing position in the face of global uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has undertaken one of the most extensive initiatives in recent years, relaxing foreign investment regulations concerning government bonds, equities, external commercial borrowings (ECBs), FCNR(B) deposits, …

3 days ago

India moving towards affordable credit: RBI

Personal loans moderate while corporates seek funds for capital investment India’s banking sector underwent a significant structural shift, moving towards a more affordable borrowing, largely driven by strategic monetary policy actions.  According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Annual Report for the year 2025-26, a substantial 64.2% of all bank loans – up from …

23 - 05 - 2026

Draft US-Iran deal hints at a cautious thaw – Al Arabiya

If the document proves authentic and the terms hold, it would mark a notable shift from years of pressure, retaliation and proxy conflict to a more transactional attempt at stabilisation.

23 - 05 - 2026

India strong on AI capacity, lag in enterprise conversion: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission

Enterprises are already interested and willing to invest in AI. The issue lies in prioritisation—where to invest, how to build governance systems, and how to ensure data and business processes are AI-ready

22 - 05 - 2026

India’s New Heat-Storing Material Packs a Surprising Punch

Scientists say the spinel nanocomposite could raise storage capacity by as much as 45% with just 1% additive

13 - 05 - 2026

India hikes import duties on precious metals amidst West Asia crisis

The import tax on gold and silver has been hiked to 15%, up from 6% earlier, and that of platinum to 15.4%, compared with 6.4% earlier.

12 - 05 - 2026

Indian employers to slash graduate hiring by over 30% as AI gains ground

About 50% of employers report offering AI training, yet this remains insufficient relative to the pace of change.

12 - 05 - 2026

India’s power demand to surge 5% in FY27 on rising mercury, economy

Despite sustained high growth capex, the ountry’s power utilities’ credit profiles should remain resilient as demand rises

08 - 05 - 2026

India’s IEX April power trade rises 16.6% as real-time market jumps

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) said that its electricity trade volume rose 16.6% year-on-year in April, as strong demand and higher activity in the real-time market boosted trading. The exchange traded 12,341 million units of electricity in April. Real-time market volumes climbed 30.2% from a year earlier to 5,069 million units, while day-ahead market volumes rose …