Global rating agency S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the outlook on IIFL Finance Ltd. to ‘Positive’, while reaffirming its ‘B+/B’ long- and short-term credit ratings, citing the company’s steady recovery in its gold loan business and improving market position. The outlook revision reflects IIFL Finance’s ability to regain market share in the gold loan segment, […]
Axis Bank has announced plans to recruit 50 senior private bankers and expand its suite of investment products via GIFT City, aiming to capitalize on India’s rapidly growing affluent population. The move underscores how private banking and wealth management services are becoming strategic growth avenues for Indian banks as demand among high-net-worth investors rises. This
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have continued to exit Indian equities, withdrawing a net ₹17,955 crore in the first two weeks of December. This brings total FPI outflows for the year 2025 to about ₹1.6 lakh crore, marking one of the most sustained sell-offs in recent times. Experts attribute this trend to factors such as rich
The Indian rupee has weakened to a new record low against the U.S. dollar amid ongoing trade negotiation stalemates and persistent foreign capital outflows. The currency recently breached levels not seen before, pressured by heightened uncertainty in U.S.–India trade talks, consistent FPI sell-offs, and dwindling investor confidence. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped
Gold prices in India are showing signs of remaining strong and inching toward all-time highs, as the precious metal continues to attract safe-haven demand amid currency volatility and global economic uncertainties. Prices of 24K, 22K, and 18K gold have seen upward momentum, with investors watching technical indicators for trend continuations. Market experts suggest that profit-booking
Market strategists have highlighted a set of stock recommendations for December 12, 2025, with Eternal and Divi’s Laboratories among the top picks for traders and investors. These selections are based on fundamental strength, recent earnings performance, and favourable sector trends — particularly in healthcare and specialty chemicals. These recommendations come amid heightened market participation from
Telangana has unveiled an ambitious blueprint to transform its economy into a $3 trillion powerhouse by 2047, relying heavily on private capital and foreign investment. The plan includes boosting financial market infrastructure, encouraging private sector participation, and creating a sovereign wealth fund to drive long-term investment. A key focus of this strategy is integrating municipal
The US Federal Reserve recently implemented another interest rate cut, lowering borrowing costs even as it signals a potential pause in future cuts. This monetary shift has had a ripple effect across global markets, including India’s equities, where investors are watching closely how lower US rates influence capital flows and currency valuations. For India, the
The debate around LIC’s massive exposure to the Adani Group refuses to die down. With claims surfacing about alleged government influence in steering public money into the conglomerate, the issue quickly escalated into a political and financial talking point. Amid this noise, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has finally stepped in to clarify the government’s stance
The discussion around the 8th Pay Commission and a possible Dearness Allowance (DA) merger has been gaining momentum among central government employees. With the current DA touching 58%, many are hopeful that the government might merge DA with basic pay or announce the next Pay Commission soon. Here’s the latest update based on the Finance
