Amid an escalating tariff war, the U.S. imposed 50% duties on a broad range of Indian exports, prompting New Delhi to “fight back” with defense procurement freezes and diplomatic protests. Exporters, particularly in textiles and jewellery, could see growth dented by up to 60 basis points due to reduced competitiveness, according to analysts. To counteract […]
erplexity has officially introduced Perplexity Finance, a new feature designed to give users free, real-time access to company data from the Indian stock market and the crypto market. This move aims to empower investors, traders, and market enthusiasts with accurate financial information—without the paywalls or delays that often limit access. What is Perplexity Finance? Perplexity
Bank of Baroda Supercharges bob इ Pay App with Global UPI Capabilities Bank of Baroda has introduced a major enhancement to its UPI app, bob इ Pay, by rolling out three international features designed for seamless cross-border digital banking for both domestic and NRI customers: All transactions are capped at a per-day and per-transaction limit
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ICICI Bank has made a major change to its savings account rules. The minimum average monthly balance requirement for certain types of savings accounts has been increased from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000. If account holders fail to maintain this new minimum balance, the penalty charges will also be higher than before. The exact penalty amount will
Google Finance is stepping into a new era with a powerful AI-driven upgrade designed to make market tracking faster, smarter, and more intuitive. The latest revamp brings real-time news updates, advanced analytics, and a built-in AI assistant—turning the platform into a comprehensive hub for investors of all experience levels. Smarter Insights with AI One of
A Major Step Toward Sustainable Urban Development India’s housing sector is witnessing a transformational moment as International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, partners with HDFC Capital Advisors, a leading real estate-focused investment manager and subsidiary of HDFC Ltd, to launch a $1 billion fund focused on green affordable housing. This
In a move aimed at enhancing consumer convenience and streamlining financial processes, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled three major reforms focused on banking customers. These steps, announced in the August 2025 monetary policy review, are designed to simplify re-KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, ease claim settlements in case of deceased bank account
In its latest policy review on 6 August 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.50%, maintaining a “neutral” stance. This decision follows aggressive rate cuts earlier this year to boost consumption. Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that while inflation has moderated and is expected to remain within the target
Effective 7 August 2025, the U.S. has implemented a 25% tariff on Indian goods, including agriculture, apparel, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and seafood sectors. It has also denied India tariff exemptions, raising fears among exporters over rising costs and exposure to retaliatory actions.Economists warn that the tariffs could shave off up to 40 basis points from India’s
