Goldman Sachs is advising clients to take a bullish position on the rupee, using an exotic options structure, despite its latest decline to all-time lows. Based on positive signals from developments in India-US trade talks – such as the reduction in Russian oil purchases by state refiners – Goldman Sachs analysts expect the rupee to […]
Following the rebrand, Generali Central Insurance and Generali Central Life Insurance announced the launch of their first brand campaign on Monday. After public sector lender Central Bank of India joined Generali Group as a joint venture partner earlier this year, this is the first joint branding campaign of its kind between the life and non-life […]
Krishna Rao, MD and Head of Equity Brokerage, JM Financial Services By betting big on NRI deposits in banks in Kerala, which have crossed the ₹3 lakh crore mark, leading wealth management companies are establishing base or strengthening their presence in the state. They seek to redefine the traditional investment approach, long dominated by bank […]
The Reserve Bank of India will meet select Primary Dealers and banks on Tuesday, three traders aware of the developments said Reutersamid concerns that tighter liquidity in the banking system is putting pressure on the government bond market. The meeting, while without a formal agenda, is expected to focus on current market conditions, the traders […]
In a move aimed at boosting local employment, the Maharashtra government has directed that 70 percent of the jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) should be reserved for candidates residing in the respective districts. The government has also decided that all future recruitments at DCCBs across the state will be done only through the […]
Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The real secret to a secure and comfortable future is not luck or a huge salary. It’s financial literacy. Understanding how money works—how to save, grow, and protect it—unlocks the power to take control of your retirement dreams. Financial literacy gives you confidence […]
Net portfolio growth in loans against gold jewelery segment surpassed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time in half a financial year in H1FY2026 | Photo credit: Deepak Sethi Retail gold loans are shining brightly in banks’ overall loan portfolio thanks to the rise in gold prices, shift in demand towards unsecured loans and borrower-friendly […]
Image source: shutterstock.com In the United States, there is a quiet shift in the way cities generate revenue. Local governments, facing budget shortfalls and post-pandemic inflationary pressures, are introducing new taxes targeted at specific demographic groups – particularly high-earning couples. These municipal tax strategies are often perceived as equity initiatives, but they can have far-reaching […]
Image source: shutterstock.com Being a childfree couple opens the door to financial freedom that many families can only dream of. With fewer obligations and more disposable income, you have the power to shape your life exactly the way you want, but only if both partners are on the same financial page. Miscommunication about spending, saving, […]
Image source: shutterstock.com The private equity boom has reshaped almost every corner of the financial world — and now it’s coming to childfree couples. As dual-income couples with fewer financial obligations, these couples often have significant discretionary wealth. Private equity firms have begun to identify this demographic as a lucrative, untapped market, and are tailoring […]