GOLD RESERVES, RBI

RBI raises gold reserves amid global uncertainty

India ramps up gold reserves: RBI's affinity towards gold stems from the concerns over the runaway Inflation and geopolitical uncertainties across the world. #gold #RBI #Forex #economy #Indiagold Read more »
VC, PE firms face start-up funding winter

Funding winter: VC firms struggle to step up investment

Start-ups left in lurch as capital gains ruling sends shockwaves through India's VC ecosystem. #startups #industry Read more »
India’s airlines industry, go first

Go First collapse leaves India’s airlines industry gasping

From Kingfisher to Go First: Shortage of pilots and high costs drive India's airlines industry towards the brink. Read more »
ONDC, ecommerce

ONDC can be a game-changer for India’s small businesses

ONDC platform can revolutionise India's e-commerce sector by increasing digital consumption five-fold to $340 billion by 2030. #Indianecommerce #ONDC #India Read more »
Efforts towards financial inclusion need a fillip

Financial inclusion: Time to tie up loose ends

India has done well to improve financial inclusion, but 28% of rural households and 80% of MSMEs still lack access to formal finance. Read more »
artificial intelligence, AI, AI regulation

AI regulation needed, but fear of unknown should not block human progress

The calls for AI regulation and concerns about its threat stem from fears about the impact on jobs, data privacy and individual rights. Read more »
FAME, electric vehicles in India

Next round of FAME scheme key to India’s EV ambitions

The FAME scheme offers incentives to buyers of EVs and manufacturers, helping to create jobs and reducing dependence on imports. Read more »
Fed rate hikes end

Fed hikes benchmark rate by 25 bps, signals end to aggressive tightening

The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously decided to raise the federal funds rate to 5-5.25%, a level unseen since the global financial crisis. Read more »
CBAM blow to steel exports to EU

CBAM can hurt India’s steel, aluminium exports to EU

The CBAM could translate into a 20-35% tax on select Indian exports of steel and aluminium from 2026, says report. Read more »
Fintech regulation

Fintech regulation: India seeks to balance innovation with risk management

Fintech regulation in India: After RBI nudge, fintech industry looks to establish self-regulatory organisations to formulate rules and standards. Read more »