‘One episode of financial instability can take us many years behind’

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, with Deputy Governors Poonam Gupta, Swaminathan J, T Rabi Sankar, and M Rajeshwar Rao, responded to a range of queries in the post-policy interaction with the media. Photograph: Hemanshi Kamani/Reuters One aspect of

Oil edges lower for fourth day on oversupply concerns

Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, extending a run of declines into a fourth day due to concerns about oversupply in the market. Brent crude futures fell 52 cents, or 0.8%, to $64.83 a barrel at 0953 GMT, hitting its

Why do many Indians stay clear of stock markets? A Sebi survey has the answer

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) first such survey, conducted by research firm Kantar across 90,000 households across 400 cities and 1,000 villages, showed that a large number of investors exit the market following financial losses, while a

Banks can now fund India Inc’s M&A drive

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday met the long-standing demand of banks by allowing them to finance acquisitions by Indian companies, a move that also expands banks’ capital market lending in the country. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh “…to expand

Jim Rogers: ‘Gold, Silver Are Long-Term Insurance’

‘The world is heading into a period of serious problems, and gold and silver are among the few ways to protect oneself.’ Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Gold and silver prices have seen a phenomenal run thus far in 2025. Jim Rogers,

Car sales in fast lane in Sep on lower prices post GST rejig

Auto majors Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported robust sales in September as reduced price tags owing to GST rationalisation led to record demand in the Navaratri period. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The month also saw Tata

India’s manufacturing activity falls to 4-month low in Sep

India’s manufacturing sector activity eased in September, as new orders, output and input buying rose at the slowest rates in four months, while job creation retreated to one-year low, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis The seasonally

Sammaan Capital shares gain 25% in six consecutive days of gains — Here’s why

Shares of Sammaan Capital Ltd. gained another 5% on Wednesday, October 1, extending their gains up to 25% in six consecutive sessions. The last time it gained for six trading sessions in a row, was between June 5 to June

Tata Capital IPO: 10 key risks you should know about before investing in ₹15,512 crore issue

Tata Capital, the Tata Group NBFC initial public offering (IPO), is set to open for bidding on Monday, October 6, and will remain available to investors until Wednesday, October 8. The company aims to raise ₹15,512 crore through this IPO,

RBI raises FY26 GDP growth projection to 6.8%

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday revised upward its growth estimates for the current fiscal year to 6.8 per cent and lowered its inflation projection to 2.6 per cent based on an above-normal monsoon and the rationalisation of GST rates. Photograph: