The Reserve Bank of India is introducing new rules to make credit more accessible. Banks will no longer need ‘no dues’ certificates from borrowers. A quarter of new bank branches will open in smaller towns. Lenders must maintain a high credit-deposit ratio in rural areas. These changes aim to boost credit flow and financial inclusion...Read More

Five companies have received the green light from Sebi for their Initial Public Offerings. Premier Industrial Corporation, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition, Om Power Transmission, and Duroflex can now proceed with their public issues. These companies plan to raise significant capital through fresh share issuances and offers for sale, marking a key step in their growth...Read More

Indian IT firms are adapting to new AI models that promise to revolutionize software development. Despite recent stock sell-offs, companies are investing in AI training and partnerships, ensuring their continued relevance. Strong deal wins and favorable valuations suggest a resilient future for the sector.Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is proposing to review the base price and price bands for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Currently, a fixed 20% price band is applied, which Sebi believes doesn’t accurately reflect underlying volatility. The regulator aims to address issues with using T-2 day NAV and manual adjustments for corporate actions.Read More

U.S. interest rate futures on Friday ​raised odds of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in June after a report that showed inflation rose less ‌than expected in ⁠January.Read More

Infosys and Wipro ADRs surged despite a broader Nasdaq decline and weak domestic IT stocks. This resilience emerged as US inflation cooled to 2.4% in January 2026, potentially influencing Fed rate cut decisions. However, Indian IT stocks continue to face pressure from strong US employment data and AI-driven disruptions.Read More

Wall Street is in the grip of disruption worries from AI. It first started with investors dumping shares of software companies but soon spread ​to sectors seen as vulnerable to automation, driving sharp losses in U.S. ​stocks this week.Read More

Fortis Healthcare on Friday reported a 22 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 197 crore in the third quarter ended December 2025.Read More

Rivian’s projection that its cheaper models would attract more ​buyers this year powered a near ​20% stock jump on Friday, the latest sign of electric vehicle makers betting ​on affordable cars to revive sales after a key federal subsidy expired.Read More

Consumer inflation in the United States cooled slightly more than expected in January, government data showed Friday, as energy prices dipped.Read More