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Recently, the RBI increased the risk weight on bank loans to NBFCs. As a result, bankers became very reluctant to lend to NBFCs, especially those rated below the ‘A’ category. | Photo credits: iStock Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), represented by their sector’s self-regulatory organization (SRO), FIDC, sought tax relief during their meeting with Finance Minister […]
Muthoottu Mini Financiers Ltd recorded a 30 per cent increase in assets under management to ₹ 4,773.47 crore in the first half of the current fiscal. The company also surpassed the ₹5,000 crore AUM milestone in October, underlining continued demand for gold-backed credits in key markets, a press release said. For the first half of […]
With UPI accounting for over 90% of digital retail transactions and RuPay’s share of UPI-linked credit card usage rising from 10% to 38%, the Indian ecosystem is rapidly moving away from traditional card networks. | Photo credit: Dado Ruvic/Reuters India’s domestic payments body, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is gearing up for a […]
Living (inter vivos) trusts A living trust, or inter vivos trust, which you set up during your lifetime, is usually used for tax reasons. People can use a trust to share income with lower-income family members, using a loan with a prescribed interest rate, or to multiply the lifetime capital gains exemption (LCGE) when planning […]
According to a recent report by Morgan Stanley, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points at its upcoming policy meeting in December 2025. The report highlighted that this expectation is mainly driven by continued downward surprises in headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation. “On monetary […]
The South is losing confidence in the dollar. Why? The US imposes tariffs on imports on friends and foes. The White House is trying to bully its own central bank. Debts continue to rise. Sanctions turn the dollar into a weapon. Increasing competition with China and broken security treaties with the Middle East are fueling […]
Buying Christmas gifts can be stressful when money is tight, but with the right approach it’s possible to give thoughtful gifts without spending a lot of money. With these simple tips, you can spend more money, get creative with gift giving, and still enjoy the holidays without financial stress. Whether you’re saving or trying to […]
The central bank’s inflation loss in the first three months of the year was 0.7 percentage point – the biggest difference in almost six years, and well above economists’ expectations. | Photo credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS The Reserve Bank of India’s inflation forecast model has come under increasing scrutiny from economists after the central bank consistently […]
The best strategy for retirement planning in 2026 is to combine diversified, inflation-proof investments with tax-efficient, long-term structures that protect your assets across borders. With rising costs of living, shifting retirement ages and evolving pension rules, expats and high net worth individuals need a plan that balances growth, stability and portability. This article covers: What […]
Travelers from visa-exempt countries, such as the United States and Canada, will need ETIAS authorization to enter the Schengen Area and other ETIAS countries from 2026. ETIAS is not a visa, but a mandatory pre-travel screening system for short stays in most European countries. This article covers: Which countries do not need ETIAS? How does […]
