New RBI proposals aim to protect bank customers from fraudulent electronic transactions, potentially offering compensation up to ₹50,000 even in cases of customer negligence. The draft regulations propose reimbursement of 85% of the net loss or ₹25,000, whichever is lower, with a lifetime benefit limit. Banks will bear the burden of proof for customer liability...Read More

Morgan Stanley has lowered India’s rating to ‘equal weight’. This move is due to geopolitical uncertainties and oil supply concerns. The firm remains positive on Japan, Brazil, and Singapore. While India’s economy is more stable against oil price hikes, AI disruptions and high valuations are also factors.Read More

Indian equities experienced their steepest weekly loss in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex falling significantly due to escalating West Asian conflict fears. Persistent foreign outflows and rising oil prices further pressured sentiment, causing the rupee to hit a record low despite central bank intervention. Analysts anticipate continued weakness unless a ceasefire is...Read More

Wall Street’s major indexes fell on Friday as weak US jobs data and a sharp rise in oil prices heightened concerns about the economic outlook. The Dow Jones dropped 0.95%, the S&P 500 fell 1.33%, and the Nasdaq declined 1.59%, with the Dow posting its steepest weekly fall since April 2025.Read More

A week after a major disruption to global energy markets, oil prices remain below past crisis peaks but are rising fast as the conflict in the Gulf halts ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has crossed $90 a barrel, gaining more than 25% this week.Read More

US retail sales declined by 0.2 percent in January, according to delayed government data released on Friday, missing some analysts’ expectations amid persistent concerns that consumption in the world’s biggest economy is slowing.Read More

The Securities Appellate Tribunal granted partial relief to Kotak Mahindra AMC in the fixed maturity plan case by setting aside Sebi’s fee disgorgement order but upheld monetary penalties. The ruling relates to delayed investor payouts linked to recoveries from underlying investments.Read More

New signs of labor weakness and oil-driven inflation concerns may saddle U.S. ​Federal Reserve officials with a choice they’d hoped to avoid between ensuring prices remain contained or keeping a possibly wobbly job market on track.Read More

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February amid a strike by ​healthcare workers and harsh winter weather, while the ​unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Read More

The world’s biggest bond markets were headed for their worst week ​since at least last April as concerns that war in the Middle East will renew upward pressure on inflation and force central banks to start hiking interest rates soon.Read More