NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday fined State Bank of India and Jana Small Finance Bank for failing to follow certain regulatory non-compliances.According to the RBI, it has levied a fine of Rs 1,72,80,000 on SBI for failing to adhere to guidelines concerning “Loans and Advances-Statutory and Other Restrictions”, “Customer Protection…
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is on a pace to collect at least $330 million in worldwide ticket sales for Warner Bros. by the end of its run, several box office analysts said, a haul that would put it in Hollywood’s horror hall of fame. Ticket sales on that level, for instance, would be on a par…
Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) Consumer prices in China fell for the third month in April as the country grapples with sluggish spending amid a fierce trade war with the United States.The latest data, released on Saturday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), showed that the consumer price index (CPI), a crucial inflation measure,…
Despite the surprise, Ms. Hermann-Johnson didn’t consider culling her list. As she read through her paid newsletters — among them from Nora McInerny, a grief writer; Laura McKowen, a sobriety writer; and Catherine Newman, a memoirist and novelist — there were no surprises. All were writers she read, loved and felt good about giving money…
India’s market demonstrates superior structural strength. (AI image) India-Pakistan tensions: The reaction of stock markets in India and Pakistan to the rising tensions post Pahalgam terror attack and the ongoing Operation Sindoor so far is an indication of India’s underlying economic strength. The stock markets of India and Pakistan have shown contrasting responses to the…
How much should I save in an emergency fund? Vanguard, the big mutual fund company, suggests setting aside $2,000, or half of one month’s expenses, whichever is greater, as a buffer to cover unexpected but common “shocks,” like a car or home repair or medical bill. Then, to protect against a possible job loss, it…
Sunil Mittal (File photo) Sunil Mittal is in advanced talks to acquire 49% stake in the Indian unit of China’s Haier Smart Home Co, according to people familiar with the matter, as the billionaire looks to tap growing demand for goods such as home appliances.The Bharti Airtel founder has teamed up with private equity firm…
MUMBAI: The rupee recovered sharply on Friday to close at 85.37 against the dollar after touching an intraday low of 85.85, helped by dollar sales from public sector banks acting on behalf of the RBI.The domestic currency closed at 85.71 in the previous session.Despite the late recovery, the rupee posted its steepest weekly decline in…
Globally, central banks’ collective gold holdings grew from 26,000 tonnes to 32,000 tonnes during the 15-year period ending 2024. (AI image) RBI has been on a gold buying spree, but it’s not alone! Several countries besides India are increasing their gold holdings significantly. Among countries that witnessed the most substantial increase in gold’s proportion of…
In the scrum to keep the wheels of trade turning, Chinese companies are pivoting to neighboring countries to escape President Trump’s crippling tariffs. The hustle is on show in Vietnam. Factories that make everything from jeans to Christmas wreaths are trying to get there fast. The ones that have already moved are ramping up. The…
