Money changers’ innovative plan to use stablecoins for NRI remittances is facing disruption. The usual premium on USDT over the US dollar has vanished, leaving some operators with stuck funds or delayed transfers. This scheme offered better exchange rates than banks for sending money from the UAE, UK, and USA to India.Read More

Next year, Bajaj Finserv is paving the way for a dynamic foray into pensions and wealth management, setting the stage for a robust financial future. With ambitions to list its insurance arms in the next four to five years, this strategy is a cornerstone of their ambitious five-year roadmap aimed at tripling revenue by FY30.Read More

Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios, restricts deeper cuts. Consequently, banks will experience continued margin pressure in the near term. However, a turnaround in profitability is anticipated later this fiscal year.Read More

To ensure the recent interest rate reduction truly benefits the economy, the Reserve Bank of India may have to infuse a staggering 1.5 lakh crore into the financial system. This move is seen as vital to offset the liquidity drains caused by advance tax payments and possible forex market interventions.Read More

Asian stocks opened cautiously as traders assessed strained China-Japan relations and upcoming central bank decisions. Investor caution grew regarding the AI rally’s sustainability, with markets anticipating policy announcements from major central banks amid renewed inflation pressures. The Federal Reserve’s rate path for 2026 remains uncertain, balancing price pressures and economic activity.Read More

Companies that once saw their stock prices soar by acquiring digital assets have experienced a dramatic reversal. What began as a lucrative trend, with firms transforming into publicly traded Bitcoin holding vehicles, has now led to significant stock price declines.Read More

China’s central bank continued its gold accumulation for the 13th consecutive month, adding 30,000 troy ounces in November. This sustained buying, which began in November 2024, coincides with gold’s strong performance and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Global central bank purchases have also surged, driven by a need to hedge against the dollar.Read More

Corona Remedies is set to raise ₹655.4 crore via an offer for sale. The company focuses on specialist doctors, driving faster revenue growth than the Indian pharmaceutical market. Its sales grew by 13.6% compared to the market’s 7.9%. Revenue and net profit have shown strong annual growth. Investors with a high-risk appetite can consider this...Read More

As growth stocks soar amid market euphoria, real estate stands out as a stable, inflation-hedged asset. In India, structural tailwinds—urbanisation, favourable demographics, and infrastructure development—support sustained demand across residential, commercial, and logistics segments. With institutionalisation reducing execution risks, real estate offers capital preservation, reliable income, and long-term growth, making it a cornerstone for portfolio stability...Read More

Buying on dips may be favoured as long as the index sustains above 26,000Read More