Why Crypto’s Slide Is Rattling Wall Street
Bitcoin and other digital tokens have lost more than $1 trillion in value in recent weeks, raising concerns about a wider market fallout. Source link
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Credit pulse: NBFCs eye steady AUM rise as firms adopt risk-calibrated lending; unsecured and MSME segments face strain
A steady expansion in retail credit demand is expected to keep non-bank finance companies on an 18 per cent growth path, even as lenders turn more selective amid rising borrower leverage, Crisil Ratings has said. The agency noted that NBFCs are moderating their stance in pockets such as unsecured MSME loans, where repayment stress is…
Gold outlook: Yellow metal retains shine as global uncertainty fuels record demand; HSBC sees continued strength ahead
Gold is set to remain firmly supported in the months ahead, with HSBC describing the metal as a reliable shield against global volatility. In its Think Future 2026 outlook, the bank said gold continues to benefit from powerful demand both from central banks and retail investors amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As per news agency…
Afghanistan–India ties: Kabul invites Indian firms to revive idle mines; industry body calls for caution over key hurdles
Representative image (Picture c Afghanistan has approached India with an offer to reopen and develop its long-idle mining sites, hoping to draw investment and create jobs, but Indian industry leaders say the sector requires careful groundwork before any decisions can be made. After a meeting with an Afghan delegation, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry…
Rupee watch: Currency nears 90 amid RBI caution; data-heavy week to test stability
The Indian rupee could come under further strain this week, with traders watching whether the currency edges closer to 90 per US dollar amid limited signs of strong central bank intervention. The rupee touched a record low of 89.49 on the previous Friday and slid 0.8 per cent over the week, driven by portfolio outflows,…
Trump Welcomes A.P.’s Photographers. Its Reporters? Not So Much.
The White House now has conflicting approaches for Associated Press journalists as it fights the news service in court over access to presidential events. Source link
Trade revival push: India and Israel restart FTA talks after decade-long pause; GTRI says gains lie beyond goods trade
India’s stalled effort to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with Israel has returned to focus after both governments finalised fresh Terms of Reference to restart talks, marking the first concrete movement since discussions drifted in 2014. The trade and economic policy think tank, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the renewed push reflects a strategic…
Why Europe and the United States Are Still Haggling on Trade
While the two sides reached a broad agreement months ago, American officials will visit Brussels this week to discuss the details. Europe has a wish list, but so does the United States. Source link
New Labour Codes: Transformative shifts and their implications for India’s workforce and employers
A defining feature of the new framework is the inclusion of gig, platform, and unorganised-sector workers within the social security net. (AI image) By Puneet Gupta India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant reform since Independence. The Government has consolidated 29 central labour laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes, the Code on Wages (2019),…
Tejas fighter crash: HAL shares drop almost 9%; here’s what analysts say
HAL share price today: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares dropped on Monday by around 8.5% drop to Rs 4,205.25 (intraday low) on the BSE, following a Tejas fighter aircraft crash during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show.The Tejas aircraft is produced by HAL under India’s domestic light combat aircraft initiative.Nilesh Jain, Head Vice President,…