Finance

IFSCA Proposes Differential Distribution in Funds to Boost Blended Finance in GIFT City

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IFSCA Proposes

IFSCA Proposes: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has proposed a framework allowing fund managers operating out of GIFT City to issue multiple classes of units with differential distribution rights. The move aims to promote blended finance structures, which combine concessional or philanthropic capital with private investment to fund socially beneficial but commercially less … Read more

Large Cross-Border Deals Reshape India’s Financial Sector in 2025

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Large Cross-Border Deals

Large Cross-Border Deals: India’s financial sector has witnessed unprecedented cross-border deals in 2025, signaling growing investor confidence in the country’s banking and non-banking financial markets. Between January and September, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worth $8 billion were concluded, marking a 127% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Grant Thornton. The year … Read more

Agentic AI in Finance: Opportunities and Challenges for Indonesia

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Agentic AI in Finance

Agentic AI in Finance: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has begun transforming industries across the globe, and Indonesia’s finance sector is no exception. For years, banks, insurance companies, and fintech firms have relied on “traditional machine learning” for predictive modeling, credit scoring, and risk analytics. But today, the excitement is shifting toward Large Language … Read more

New Gold? Why Wealthy Families Are Investing in Countries, Not Just Stocks

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New Gold

New Gold: In today’s volatile world, the ultra-wealthy are redefining the concept of safety and investment. Forget stocks, bonds, or even real estate — the most coveted asset among global families is resilience, often in the form of residence or citizenship in politically stable, economically adaptable nations. This shift is highlighted in the Henley & … Read more

Small Finance Banks to Scale Up Gold Loan Business Amid Soaring Demand and Rising Gold Prices

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Small Finance Banks

Small Finance Banks: The gold loan market in India is witnessing a remarkable boom, with small finance banks (SFBs) and scheduled commercial banks ramping up their gold-backed lending portfolios to leverage growing customer demand. In a year marked by sluggish overall credit growth across most lending categories, gold loans have emerged as the standout performer … Read more

Deerfield Finance Committee Hesitant on Climate Leader Community Warrant Articles

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Deerfield Finance Committee

Deerfield Finance Committee: DEERFIELD — The Deerfield Finance Committee has expressed concerns over potential financial impacts of climate initiatives on residents, voting not to recommend two of the three Special Town Meeting articles aimed at securing a Climate Leader Community designation for the town. The Climate Leader Community designation builds on the Green Communities program, … Read more

Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Ministry Begins Preparations with Focus on Domestic Growth

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Union Budget 2026-27

Union Budget 2026-27: The Finance Ministry of India is gearing up for the Union Budget 2026-27, with a clear emphasis on boosting domestic growth amid global economic headwinds. Sources indicate that pre-Budget discussions with external stakeholders, including economists, agricultural experts, industry representatives, labour unions, and social sector specialists, will commence from mid-November 2025. This proactive … Read more

Bajaj Finance Among 4 Stocks Hitting 5-Year Swing Highs: Key Insights for Investors

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Bajaj Finance Among 4 Stocks

Bajaj Finance Among 4 Stocks: On October 15, 2025, four stocks in the Nifty500 pack achieved a significant technical milestone by hitting 5-year swing highs, signaling strong bullish momentum, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Among these, Bajaj Finance stood out as a key performer, attracting attention from traders and long-term investors alike. A 5-year … Read more

Q2 Results 2025: Axis Bank, HDFC Life, L&T Finance, KEI Industries, and More Set to Announce Earnings

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Q2 Results 2025

Q2 Results 2025: The second quarter (Q2) results of FY26 will keep investors busy on Wednesday, October 15, as an array of companies across banking, financial services, IT, manufacturing, and media release their performance updates. Key names include private lender Axis Bank, Indian Railways’ funding arm IRFC, life insurer HDFC Life Insurance, NBFCs L&T Finance … Read more

Digital Finance in India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Lessons from Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

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Digital Finance in India

Digital Finance in India: Digital finance has revolutionized access to financial services in India, enabling millions to participate in banking, investments, and government programs. From Aadhaar e-Sign to mobile apps and online platforms, technology has expanded the reach of financial systems, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. However, as Nithin Kamath, founder and … Read more