Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) has teamed up with Ideabaaz Tech to launch “Ideabaaz,” a startup reality show aimed at discovering, mentoring, and funding entrepreneurial talent from India’s tier‑II and III cities. Scheduled to air on Zee TV and ZEE5, the show aligns with India’s broader national...
Gold surged this week after President Trump reaffirmed plans to impose 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico, effective August 1. As geopolitical tensions heightened, bullion rallied to a three‑week high of ~$3,372/oz, reflecting renewed safe‑haven demand. Markets are now eyeing upcoming U.S. inflation data,...
On 15 July 2025, five prominent Indian stocks—IDBI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Mahindra Finance), Aditya Birla Real Estate (ABREL), Grindwell Norton, and Kirloskar Pneumatic—will trade ex-dividend. Investors who held these stocks as of the record date (14 July 2025) remain eligible for payouts ranging...
HDFC Bank is scaling up its artificial intelligence transformation with a centralized generative AI (GenAI) platform, transitioning from pilot initiatives to enterprise-grade deployment. With over 15 “lighthouse” programmes in motion, the bank aims to boost staff productivity, elevate customer experience, and fortify cyber‑resilience—underscoring its ambition to...
Bitcoin has smashed through previous resistance levels to hit an all-time high of $123,150, before stabilizing just above $122,000. The rally is being powered by a confluence of institutional inflows, pro-crypto U.S. legislation, and favorable technical momentum, raising market expectations of a climb toward $150,000 in...
India’s inflation trajectory could surprise on the downside this month, with Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for July potentially slipping below 3% — the lowest in recent history. As analysts weigh the implications of a benign price outlook, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may be...
India’s pension fund managers are urging the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to relax bond investment guidelines for National Pension System (NPS) portfolios. They argue that easing restrictions on the maturity and credit-rating of corporate bond investments could enhance returns for the rapidly growing...
In a significant regulatory update on July 11, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) clarified that borrowers can voluntarily pledge gold or silver as collateral for agricultural and MSME loans—without it being counted as a violation of collateral-free lending guidelines. This move, applicable to loans...
Jane Street, the U.S.-based quantitative trading powerhouse, recently deposited around ₹4,843.6 crore (approximately $567 million) into an escrow account—a critical move to meet SEBI’s interim order. The firm has now formally requested that SEBI lift the restrictions on its trading activities in Indian securities markets. This marks a...
The recent surge in fintech IPO activity in India—spurred by listings like HDB Financial Services raising ₹12,500 crore and upcoming filings by Pine Labs, Groww, and Kissht—reflects a shift. The public markets today demand more than rapid user acquisition; they prize credible profits, robust governance, and...
In April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft guidelines introducing a new securitization framework for stressed assets. This marks a strategic shift, enabling banks and NBFCs to sell bad loans to Special Purpose Entities (SPEs), which can appoint resolution managers—including Asset Reconstruction Companies...
Public sector banks in India are rethinking their recruitment and training strategies by placing a stronger emphasis on regional language proficiency. This shift comes amid rising concerns about customer dissatisfaction due to language barriers, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. The goal is to improve customer...
New Delhi, July 14, 2025 As India’s financial sector heads toward a massive regulatory overhaul by FY26, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are already feeling the heat. From stricter audits to sharper tax scrutiny, the pressure is mounting on these firms to clean up their books and...
The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin around 21 July 2025, will prominently feature the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, which proposes sweeping reforms—including 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) and composite licences for insurers. Meanwhile, proposed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and...
In a key update for millions of taxpayers and professionals, the Income Tax Department has officially released the Excel-based utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 on July 11, 2025. The release follows the earlier availability of ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms, and completes...
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