In the previous fiscal year, bank lending to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) witnessed an impressive 26 percent increase, fueled by the Reserve Bank of India’s easing of risk weights. This favorable shift, along with more lenient regulations and attractively lower lending rates, has propelled a surge in NBFC financing.Read More

Global markets steadied as investors tracked sharp yen movements following suspected Japanese intervention. The dollar briefly slid before stabilising, while equities remained supported by strong tech earnings. Central banks held rates, but hawkish signals from the Fed and ECB kept markets cautious. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to inflation concerns.Read More

The dollar logged its sharpest weekly drop against the yen since February amid suspected Japanese intervention. Authorities signalled discomfort with currency volatility, keeping markets cautious. However, sustained yen strength remains uncertain due to policy divergence with the Federal Reserve, while traders watch for further intervention during Japan’s Golden Week holiday period.Read More

Gold edged higher after recovering from sharp early losses, supported by hopes of easing Iran tensions and a softer dollar. However, the metal remained on track for a weekly decline amid a hawkish Federal Reserve stance. Inflation risks and elevated yields continued to cap gains, while silver outperformed on strong demand outlook.Read More

Indian markets are watching US stocks next week. Investors will focus on company earnings and job data. This comes as oil prices rise and the US Federal Reserve signals a tougher stance. Despite global tensions, US stocks have seen a strong rally. Upcoming reports will guide market direction.Read More

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024. Despite historical May weakness, analysts are optimistic about continued upward momentum, with Q1 earnings growth at 27.8% and 83% of companies beating estimates.Read More

Zen Technologies saw a significant drop in its March quarter performance. Net profit declined by 69% year-on-year, while revenue from operations fell by 45%. The company’s profit after tax is attributable to its shareholders. Zen Technologies has declared a final dividend of Re 1 per share for FY26.Read More

Elon Musk’s massive $158 billion compensation package from Tesla highlights stark economic disparities. While workers face stagnant wages and job insecurity due to AI, Musk’s pay, tied to future performance targets, dwarfs company earnings and reflects an unsustainable economic trend.Read More

Spirit Airlines is reportedly nearing operational shutdown after failing to secure a bailout plan involving bondholders and the U.S. government. Disagreements over financing terms and a sharp increase in jet fuel prices due to the war in Iran have derailed the discount carrier’s recovery efforts.Read More

Corporate governance firm InGovern Research Services urged the RBI to reject Tata Sons’ application to deregister as a Systemically Important CIC. The firm argues that regulatory changes and Tata Sons’ structural linkage to public funds via listed group entities make its bid untenable, advocating for an IPO by March 2027.Read More