Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Markets & Finance

Markets & Finance

3 days ago

Kotak Mahindra Bank’s profits soar, but margins refuse to join the party

Management expects the full-quarter impact of FCNR(B) deposits to weigh on margins in the third and fourth quarters

16 - 06 - 2026

Central banks pivot to gold as geopolitical tensions reshape reserve strategy

A World Gold Council survey of 76 central banks finds record intent to buy gold, growing unease over the US dollar, and a quiet shift in where nations store their bullion.

15 - 06 - 2026

Spun-off Vedanta units begin trading on BSE, NSE

The restructuring process splits the conglomerate into five corporate entities, unlocking an aggregate valuation that is more than 20 per cent above the pre-demerger closing price.

05 - 06 - 2026

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 …

01 - 06 - 2026

Cash is King, says RBI Annual Report for FY26

RBI’s retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot has encountered a speed bump

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.