
Moody’s recent downgrade of US debt rattled bond markets, triggering sharp moves in yields. But dig deeper, and you’ll find a more complex reality behind the headlines

AI is transforming India’s financial services sector. Banks must integrate AI strategically, balance innovation with regulation, and adopt responsible AI to enhance productivity, customer experience, and long-term growth

Despite steady economic growth and rising incomes, consumer sentiment in India and the US remains surprisingly gloomy. A new study explores why people may feel worse off even when they’re actually spending more than before

Promoter Whirlpool Corp plans to lower its stake in Whirlpool India to 20 percent this year

India's Q4 GDP data, due on May 30, could offer critical clues on whether the economy is gaining momentum or plateauing. From sectoral trends to corporate investment signals, there's a lot riding on this print

The board found out that a bunch of key personnel perpetrated fraudulent accounting practices

The animosity between the MP from Thiruvananthapuram and sections of Congress High Command is barely concealed. It a steep fall from the time Tharoor seemed to be a potential Kerala CM on a Congress platform. Is his defence of the BJP-led Centre a signal of his impending destination, or a harking for a more bipartisan era? Or, is Tharoor just a hard-nosed politician extracting something out of the leadership of a party under pressure?

World ex-US funds have long been out of favour but have attracted $2.1bn in assets over past three months

India with its strategic advantage, is not just participating in the AI revolution but shaping it, creating an AI for all that uplifts humanity.

India’s higher tax buoyancy—exceeding GDP growth continuously for more than four years—suggests improved compliance, greater use of technology, stronger corporate profitability, and rising taxpayer incomes. Going forward, it is imperative for the finance ministry to maintain this momentum by enhancing compliance, simplifying tax regulations, and putting an end to tax disputes and tax terrorism

The RBI has revised its strict investment norms for Alternative Investment Funds, softening the December 2023 blow that rattled the financial sector. With clearer definitions and relaxed provisioning, regulated entities now see a more balanced compliance path ahead

Bharat’s Tier 2/3 consumers are driving India's next wave of growth with rising digital adoption, localised preferences, and brand loyalty. Success demands value innovation, cultural relevance, and trust-based engagement beyond traditional metro-centric strategies

The State of the System report by Vidhi Centre exposes India's overcriminalisation of minor regulatory offences. Of central laws, 42 % contain criminal provisions. It leads to an overreliance on imprisonment and jails filled with undertrials. Finally, there are signs that the government is taking steps to undo the damage

Stronger ties with GCC nations will help India not only to reap economic benefits but also bolster its geopolitical clout
India’s core industrial sector has stumbled out of the gate in FY26. A sharp drop in growth in April raises fresh questions about the strength of the recovery — and one heavyweight sector may be to blame
A look at the bank rate actions on deposit rates so far.

The outlook on net interest margins is not a sanguine one for LIC Housing Finance

The management’s guidance on margins for FY26 is modest

In a volatile global economic environment, headline GDP can be overly influenced by exogenous shocks like the ‘Trump tariff'. A way to segregate the influence of temporary shocks and gauge the long-term trend is to calculate the core that makes up GDP, private consumption and fixed investment. In India’s case, over the last two decades, core GDP’s growth has outpaced the overall economic growth

A slippage in China’s steel output in April raises the possibility of more cuts ahead, but it also raises a key risk. The answer lies in the balance

More financial groups will inevitably follow UBS in wearing their AI on the outside

Mutual funds in India are shifting from tactical to strategic investments in REITs and InvITs, driven by strong yields, regulatory support, and growing market maturity, redefining long-term income generation

The company saw record order inflows for second consecutive year in FY25

In an intricately linked global economy, the movement of capital in response to interest rate shifts can send ripples across continents — with profound implications for financial markets

The fragile truce between the US and China after the Geneva trade talks is already under pressure, with President Trump’s administration targeting Huawei’s AI chip ecosystem. The move marks a renewed escalation in the ongoing tech war between the two global powers