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India's bond index journey: How India secured entry into global benchmarks

After securing entry into JPMorgan, Bloomberg EM and FTSE Russell indexes, India is now pushing for inclusion in Bloomberg's Global Aggregate Index

Can foreign bond inflows strengthen the rupee and lower yields now?

Can foreign bond inflows strengthen the rupee and lower yields? Experts say yes, but only at the margin, with domestic and global factors playing a larger role

Why India is opening the door wider to foreign investors in govt securities

Govt has completely eliminated capital gains tax and withholding tax on interest income for FPIs investing in GSec, and has expanded specified securities under FAR

Can foreign bond inflows really move India's $1.5 trillion Gsec market?

A potential $20-25 billion foreign inflow sounds significant, but India's government bond market is much bigger. Here's where the money could matter, and where it may not

US revokes hundreds of visas in global crackdown on 'birth tourism'

Embassy investigations in Europe and Africa led to visa cancellations and permanent travel bans in some cases

Human activities pushed warming to 1.37 degrees Celsius in 2025: Report

An IGCC report warns Earth could cross the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold within four years as heat accumulation in the climate system reaches record levels

Plastic notes in India from June 30? Here's what govt says on viral claim

Central bank is studying polymer notes but social media posts saying that paper currency notes will be withdrawn soon are false, it says

SpaceX IPO explained: Share price, valuation and risks for investors

SpaceX is set for one of Wall Street's biggest IPOs, aiming to raise $75 billion. What does the listing mean, and can Indian investors buy shares?

NRI dollar deposits now offer up to 7.1% after RBI's special window

Higher FCNR rates are now live, with some banks paying more than US Treasuries

Buying a flat? UP RERA warns against relying on super built-up area

Regulator says carpet area, not super built-up area, is a true measure of the actual usable space in a flat

Why Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wants AI regulated like aviation and pharma

Anthropic chief Dario Amodei says advanced AI now poses public safety and national security risks, calling for mandatory testing and government oversight before deployment

Orange alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, duststorms and strong winds

Delhi may get relief from the prevailing heat as rain and thunderstorm activity are forecast later on Thursday, even as the southwest monsoon advances across India

Govt waives excise duty on E22-E30 petrol blends: What it means for you

The government has removed excise duty on petrol blended with 22-30 per cent ethanol, extending tax support beyond E20 and giving a boost to India's clean fuel and energy goals

Changed jobs? Transferring PF could help keep future withdrawals tax-free

Explained: How to transfer your PF balance and preserve key tax and withdrawal benefits.

43% of buyers may defer vehicle purchases over E20, E30 concerns: Survey

Survey of over 28,000 prospective buyers finds fuel-policy uncertainty influencing purchase decisions, with EVs and hybrids emerging as preferred alternatives to petrol vehicles

Indian-origin CEO to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud

DOJ alleges he secured US citizenship after concealing fraud linked to fake H-1B visa petitions.

India Inc's new supply chain strategy: Replacing efficiency with resilience

Repeated shocks from Covid to conflict in West Asia are pushing Indian companies to diversify suppliers, localise sourcing and strengthen risk monitoring, even at the cost of higher expenses

Can naturalised US citizens lose citizenship? Neeraj Sharma case explains

The US Justice Department's action against Indian-origin CEO Neeraj Sharma has renewed attention on denaturalisation and the circumstances under which citizenship can be revoked

EPFO's overlooked insurance benefit can provide up to Rs 7 lakh cover

EDLI scheme explained: Eligibility, claim process and payout rules decoded

RBI opens special window: NRI dollar deposits could earn higher interest

Banks can mobilise fresh FCNR deposits till September 30 under RBI's new swap facility