Finance News

Projects inflation to rise to 4.6% in FY27 from 2.1% in FY26, GDP growth to slow to 6.9% from 7.6%

CBDC transactions have crossed 150 million with value exceeding Rs 34,000 crore, as RBI works on programmability and gradual rollout of digital currency

New investors may make a staggered entry with a horizon that matches these funds' portfolio maturity

Central bank keeps CDS cap unchanged and raises FPI debt limits in line with expanding securities stock, while aligning VRR investments with general route norms

NCAER-MFIN survey shows sharp fall in informal borrowing and full digitalisation of loan disbursements, with most loans now used for income-generating activities

From hidden speakers to bespoke acoustic engineering, India's luxury homes are investing heavily in high-end audio systems, where sound is no longer a device but an integral part of design, lifestyle

Term insurance becomes crucial after 30 as premiums rise with age; locking in early ensures stable costs and financial protection for dependents, helping secure long-term goals and liabilities

Parliament passes IBC Bill allowing land authorities in CoC meetings, with around 50,000 homebuyers expected to benefit from pending real estate cases

Existing investors who have become overweight after the bull run of the past year should book partial profits and rebalance

Regulator allows one-year forbearance and extends parallel reporting to two years as insurers transition to Ind AS framework from April 2026

Gold loans drive retail credit growth, with bank lending against jewellery doubling year-on-year in February, sharply outpacing overall retail loan expansion

The rupee has hit a string of all-time lows and is down about 4.2 per cent this month, its worst decline in over seven years, sliding to 94.84 versus the US dollar on Friday

Regulator directs insurers to maintain normal working hours on financial year-end to avoid inconvenience to policyholders

RBI report calls for close monitoring of West Asia conflict and proactive steps to limit spillovers, citing India's oil dependence and rising global volatility

The new framework, which is scheduled to come into effect on April 1, 2026, aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and promote responsible lending practices in the gold loan segment

Mule networks continue to drive frauds and scams, with operations turning transnational and causing heavy losses for Indian users, according to a Bureau report

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it will conduct an overnight variable rate repo (VRR) auction of Rs 1 lakh crore on March 23. The auction will take place between 9:30 am and 10:00 am on March 23, and the reversal of these funds will take place on March 24, as per the central bank's release. The central bank announced the auction based on the current and evolving liquidity conditions of the banking system, the release added. Currently, the liquidity in the banking system is estimated to be in surplus of around Rs 16,875.36 crore. Earlier today, the central bank infused Rs 25,101 crore transient liquidity in the banking system through a three-day VRR auction. On March 17, the central bank injected Rs 48,014 crore liquidity into the banking system via a seven-day VRR. Before this, the RBI has infused Rs 3.50 lakh crore of durable liquidity into the banking system through open market purchase (OMO) of government securities since January 2026.

Mospi flags FY27 fund shortfall despite years of underspending and large surrenders, as a parliamentary panel highlights gaps in utilisation and fiscal planning

Inspection reports on four major audit firms highlight gaps in internal controls, documentation and oversight of non-audit services, while urging stronger compliance and monitoring systems

Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging EPF Scheme provisions requiring foreign nationals working in India to contribute to provident fund