Finance

Stocks to Watch Today (September 25): Shipping Stocks, Glenmark Pharma, Shriram Finance, Muthoot Finance, Lupin, Polycab and More

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Stocks to Watch Today

Stocks to Watch Today: The Indian stock market is expected to start Thursday, September 25, on a weak note, with GIFT Nifty futures indicating a 39-point decline for the benchmark Nifty 50 index. Investors should brace for a volatile session as a mix of government policy moves, corporate deals, regulatory approvals, and strategic partnerships drive … Read more

With Credit Monitoring, Rural India on the Verge of Unlocking Huge Economic Potential

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Rural India on the Verge of Unlocking Huge Economic Potential

Rural India on the Verge of Unlocking Huge Economic Potential: Rural India has long been the backbone of the nation’s economy, contributing significantly to agriculture, trade, and small-scale enterprises. Millions of farmers, traders, and self-employed individuals rely on credit to meet seasonal needs, purchase agricultural inputs, or invest in small ventures. For decades, this borrowing … Read more

Growing Economies, Widening Gap: Closing Africa’s $120 Billion Trade Finance Deficit

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Growing Economies, Widening Gap

Growing Economies, Widening Gap: Africa’s economy is growing at a pace the world can no longer ignore. Home to some of the fastest-expanding markets, a rapidly rising youth population, and abundant natural resources, the continent has all the ingredients to become a global trade powerhouse. Yet, despite this enormous potential, a stubborn obstacle continues to … Read more

Indian Rupee Hits All-Time Low of 88.49 Against US Dollar Amid Weak Asian Cues

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All-Time Low of 88.49 Against US Dollar

All-Time Low of 88.49 Against US Dollar: The Indian rupee (INR) slipped to an all-time low of 88.4950 against the US dollar in early trade on September 23, 2025, amid weak performance of Asian currencies and a firm US dollar. The domestic currency opened at 88.4137, down 10 paise from the previous close of 88.3163. … Read more

PSUs Flock to Debt Market as Quarter-End Funding Needs and Softer Yields Drive Bond Issuances

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PSUs Flock to Debt Market

PSUs Flock to Debt Market : India’s corporate bond market is witnessing a sudden surge in activity, led by public sector undertakings (PSUs) such as Numaligarh Refineries, NABARD, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC). After two months of subdued activity caused by elevated yields and weak market sentiment, September has brought signs … Read more

Financial Planner vs. Financial Advisor: What’s the Difference?

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Financial Planner vs. Financial Advisor

Financial Planner vs. Financial Advisor: When it comes to managing money, many people turn to professionals for guidance—but the terms financial planner and financial advisor are often used interchangeably. While both roles involve helping clients achieve financial stability, there are important differences in their qualifications, services, and scope of work. Understanding these differences is essential … Read more

CRD6 – Article 21c and Its Impact on Third Country Banks and the International Finance Sector

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CRD6 Article 21c and Third Country Banks

CRD6 Article 21c and Third Country Banks: The introduction of Article 21c of the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD6) marks a significant regulatory shift for third country banks seeking to operate within the European Union (EU). Set to take full effect on January 11, 2027, this new rule imposes stricter conditions for non-EU financial institutions providing … Read more

Motilal Oswal Initiates Coverage on Bajaj Housing Finance: 3 Key Drivers to Watch

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Bajaj Housing Finance

Bajaj Housing Finance: Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Bajaj Housing Finance with a ‘Neutral’ rating and a target price of Rs 120, implying a potential upside of 7%. The brokerage house values the company at a price-to-book (P/B) of 3.6x for FY27 and expects steady returns over the next three years. While the housing … Read more

US and Japan Finance Chiefs to Continue Talks on Currency Issues

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US and Japan Finance Chiefs

US and Japan Finance Chiefs: The United States and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining market-determined exchange rates, signaling ongoing cooperation on currency matters amid evolving global economic dynamics. In a recent joint statement, the finance chiefs of both nations confirmed that discussions on foreign exchange (FX) issues will continue, underscoring their shared goal … Read more

Israel Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Visits Gujarat, Explores Investment Opportunities in GIFT City

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Israel Finance Minister Visit to Gujarat

Israel Finance Minister Visit to Gujarat: Gandhinagar, 10 September 2025 – Mr. Bezalel Smotrich, Finance Minister of Israel, along with his delegation, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar during his first official visit to India. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties, exploring investment opportunities in GIFT City, and … Read more