AU Small Finance Bank reported strong growth in both deposits and advances for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, according to the bank’s provisional business update. The bank said total deposits stood at ₹1,52,660 crore at the end of the
Silver rate today: After climbing to an all-time high of ₹4,20,088 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the silver rate today in India is at ₹2,32,600 per kg, around ₹1,87,500 or 45% below the record high. After the
Despite geopolitical conflicts in West Asia impacting international markets, leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies like Dabur India and Marico are projecting strong high single-digit growth for the final quarter of FY26, buoyed by robust domestic demand in India. Photograph:
A new report suggests that persistent high crude oil prices could force the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to raise interest rates to combat rising inflation, potentially impacting the Indian economy. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points Sustained crude oil prices
India’s forex reserves experienced a significant drop of over $10 billion, prompting analysis of the factors influencing the Indian economy and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) response to the West Asia conflict. Photograph: Kham/Reuters Key Points India’s forex reserves
Amidst the volatile global energy market, Russia has proposed to significantly increase its crude oil and natural gas supplies to India, reinforcing bilateral energy ties and aiming for a robust economic partnership with a $100 billion annual trade target by
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is considering taking an anchor stake of around $5 billion in Elon Musk’s SpaceX as the company eyes a whopping $2 trillion in valuation ahead of its planned IPO. The space exploration company is aiming
Punjab Carbonic Limited, an integrated carbon capture & utilisation and industrial gas solutions company, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus dated March 31, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, BSE Limited, and National Stock Exchange of
A US-sanctioned oil tanker carrying Iranian crude, initially headed to India, has changed course for China, spotlighting payment complexities and raising questions about India’s future energy imports from Iran. Photograph: Costas Baltas/Reuters Key Points A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude
To mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis on domestic industries and consumers, India has temporarily waived customs duties on critical petrochemical imports, ensuring supply stability and reducing cost pressures. Photograph: Reuters Key Points The Indian government has exempted
