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Rupee rises for third session on softer crude, firmer dollar caps gains

The rupee gained on lower crude oil prices and RBI-linked dollar sales, but a stronger dollar ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision limited the upside

33% finfluencers recommend stocks but only 6% are Sebi registered: Report

The report notes that a significant proportion of the 48 prominent Indian finfluencers analysed continue to fall short of disclosure and transparency standards

Govt considering proposal to ease FDI norms for downstream investments

The government is considering a proposal to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for downstream investments to boost overseas fund inflows and create jobs, sources said

Govt accepts ₹12,604 crore in G-Sec buyback against ₹20,000 crore offer

The government accepted Rs 12,604 crore of bids in the buyback auction as part of its strategy to retire short-dated securities and smooth the redemption profile

Rupee rises 11 paise to settle at 95.88 against US dollar amid oil dip

According to forex traders, the sustained outflow of foreign capital amid selling pressure in domestic equity markets, and elevated dollar index ahead of the Fed Reserve policy decision, capped gains

Rupee rises to near two-week high of ₹95.70/$ as RBI support bolsters rally

The rupee had dropped sharply last week but has since recovered about 1% to trade at 95.70 per US dollar, against 95.91 in the ‌previous session

RBI proposes demat-only securitisation notes, retains ₹1 crore ticket size

Draft amendments require commercial banks to issue securitisation notes in demat form while retaining the ₹1 crore minimum investment size for issuance and transfers

Bank balance sheets alone can't fund Viksit Bharat ambitions: RBI DG Jain

RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain says India must deepen bond, forex and derivatives markets, as bank financing alone cannot support the investment needed for Viksit Bharat

BharatPe, Centrum Financial Services lock horns over Unity SFB capital move

Court restrains lender from taking up authorised share capital increase without BharatPe's approval as shareholders dispute warrant conversion and potential stake dilution

Crypto exchanges, companies welcome new crypto-asset reporting framework

CBDT's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework sets tax reporting norms for crypto firms from 2026, boosting transparency and paving the way for a clearer regulatory framework

CBDT's crypto asset tax reporting: What it means for exchanges, investors

Objective of guidance note on crypto asset reporting obligations is to bridge the information gap that existed because such assets could be transferred or held outside the traditional financial system

RBI intervention lifts rupee to strongest one-day gain in over a month

The Reserve Bank of India's intervention on Monday was fairly large, with the central bank beginning to sell dollars when the rupee traded near 96.15 per dollar

India may attract up to $85 billion under RBI's swap facility: Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced the swap facility on June 5, 2026, as part of a host of measures to strengthen India's balance of payments and incentivise capital inflows

Gold loan-backed PSLC sales boost PSBs' non-interest income in Q1FY27

Strong growth in gold loan portfolios enabled public sector banks to exceed priority sector targets and earn higher fee income by selling surplus PSLCs in the June quarter

Rupee rises 28 paise to 96.25 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.18 but lost some ground to trade at 96.28 against the greenback, logging a gain of 28 paise from its previous closing level

Facing roadblocks: The checkout question for AI commerce in India

Marketplaces fear autonomous agents could bypass discovery and recommendations

EPFO delays UPI-linked claim rollout to August as portal glitches persist

Retirement fund body is expected to launch the BHIM-linked UPI facility after resolving issues with its revamped member portal and stabilising the upgraded digital system

Don't make citizens run from pillar to post: Sitharaman to I-T officials

She also went public with her disappointment at the "laidback" nature of government departments, which leads to illegal occupation or encroachments on government lands

Credit card spends hit ₹2 trillion for the second straight month in June

Overall spending rose 9.8 per cent year-on-year as HDFC Bank and SBI Card led growth, while outstanding credit cards crossed 121.6 million

Ifsca eyes independent arbitration centre to boost GIFT City's appeal

The proposed centre aims to strengthen dispute resolution, enhance investor confidence and help position GIFT City as a leading international financial services hub