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The rupee’s swing: When currency becomes the deal maker or breaker
Rupee volatility has become central to India’s distressed deals, driving stress for firms with dollar debt despite stable operations. Elevated hedging costs and FX uncertainty are reshaping pricing, deal structures, and timelines, with investors favouring export-linked assets and natural hedges.
America’s demographic stagnation to make it poorer?
America faces a future of slower economic growth due to demographic stagnation. A declining birth rate and reduced immigration are shrinking the potential labour force. This trend will complicate the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions. A smaller workforce means less overall economic output. Immigrants currently provide a significant fiscal contribution.
Gold overtakes US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset for the first time in 30 years— is this the start of de-dollarization or just a reserve shift?
Gold moves ahead of U.S. Treasuries after three decades—and the numbers explain why. Central banks now hold nearly $4 trillion in gold, slightly above ~$3.9 trillion in U.S. Treasuries. This sharp shift marks the first crossover since the 1990s. Gold overtakes U.S. Treasuries as rising prices and record buying reshape global reserves. Treasuries once dominated with a 33% share in 2015. That has now dropped near 21%. Gold climbed from 5% to around 24%. Countries are reducing reliance on U.S. debt. They are adding gold as a safe asset. This signals diversification, not full de-dollarization. The U.S. dollar still leads global trade.
After deleveraging Rs 215 crore in debt, JDMEHF bets big on healthcare’s future
Under Rhitik Jassar, JDMEHF's journey demonstrates disciplined resilience, a quality honed by crisis.
GIFT City’s IPO push faces teething issues
GIFT City's first IPO withdrawal, XED Executive Development's Rs 110 crore offering, highlights challenges for its stock listing ambitions. KYC issues and limited institutional participation, coupled with restrictions on domestic investors, are prompting potential issuers to reconsider listing plans in India's international finance hub.
Om Power Transmission IPO Day 2: GMP at 2%; subscription and key details
Om Power Transmission's Rs 150.06 crore IPO is in its second day of bidding, with a modest grey market premium of around 2% suggesting a listing slightly above the issue price. The IPO, open until April 13, saw 39% subscription on Day 1, with retail investors showing 30% uptake.
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NFO Alert : Kotak Mutual Fund launches Kotak Multi Asset Active FoF
Kotak Mutual Fund on Thursday announced the launch of the Kotak Multi Asset Active FOF, an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in units of equity-oriented schemes, debt-oriented schemes and commodity-based schemes.
Fired from Oracle Bangalore, Odisha man turned his savings into Rs 43,000/month and started fresh with no EMI. Here's how he planned his finances
An Odisha man faced job loss with a plan. He used fixed deposits to earn interest monthly. He drove a cab and planned a business with his parents. This approach shows that preparation beats panic. He avoided risky investments and debt. His disciplined savings and simple lifestyle created freedom. This story highlights financial resilience and turning setbacks into opportunities.
Nekkar Power secures ₹75 crore from Syndicate Finance for hydrogen fuel cell development
Syndicate Finance has led a ₹75 crore second-round funding in Nekkar Power Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based startup focused on hydrogen fuel cell technology. This investment brings Nekkar Power's total capital raised to ₹125 crore, earmarked for R&D, manufacturing, and talent acquisition. The funding aims to transition the company's flagship project from pilot to industrial scale.
Om Power Transmission IPO Day 1: Subscribed 6% in early bids; Check GMP and other details
Om Power Transmission's Rs 150 crore IPO opened today, seeing 6% subscription in early hours with retail investors showing 11% interest. The company, specializing in power transmission infrastructure, aims to fund expansion and debt repayment. Grey market trends suggest a modest listing with a 4% premium over the Rs 175 issue price.
India venture debt deployment grows marginally in 2025 to $1.3 billion: Report
Venture debt in India reached $1.3 billion in 2025. Deal numbers decreased, indicating slower startup funding. Venture capital investments remained stable. Venture debt's share in startup funding grew significantly. This trend mirrors mature global markets. Fintech dominated venture debt, followed by consumer and cleantech sectors. Growth credit also saw substantial deployment.
Rupee likely to stabilise at 92-93 level: EAC-PM chairman
Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise at the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong.
Japan’s JFE Engineering to buy 25% stake in Antony Waste Handling's Andhra waste-to-energy projects
Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd is joining forces with Japan's JFE Engineering Corporation. They will build two waste-to-energy plants in Andhra Pradesh. This marks Japan's first foreign direct investment in India's waste-to-energy sector. The projects will process municipal solid waste and generate power. Construction is expected to finish within 24 months.
Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plans
Many investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lead to misaligned asset allocation and insufficient corpus. Regular reviews are crucial to ensure contributions and investments align with long-term goals. Adjusting risk and rebalancing portfolios helps secure retirement wealth.
NFO Alert : Groww Mutual Fund launches arbitrage fund
Groww Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the Groww Arbitrage Fund, an open-ended scheme investing in arbitrage opportunities. The scheme is designed to capture pricing differences between the cash and derivatives markets, with the aim of generating relatively stable returns with limited directional equity risk.
Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Small Cap Fund first portfolio out since NFO; 42 stocks held, Karur Vysya Bank top bet
Sunil Singhania backed Abakkus Mutual Fund has unveiled the maiden portfolio of its smallcap fund - Abakkus Small Cap Fund, following an in-house investment framework viz. ‘MEETS’, to evaluate key drivers of long-term value creation. This marks the fund’s first update since its NFO.
Global Market: Emerging markets lean on global funds, but face rising risk of sudden capital flight
Emerging economies now depend heavily on global investors like hedge funds for funding. This shift, driven by a retreat of traditional banks, has doubled portfolio investment share to 80%. While this provided cheaper, longer-term funding, it also increased vulnerability to sudden capital outflows. Economies with shallow markets face greater risks from these volatile flows.
'We are in a World War that isn't going to end:' Ray Dalio sounds alarm that stocks are not pricing the risk
Veteran investor Ray Dalio warns global markets are underestimating prolonged conflict risks, citing interconnected geopolitical tensions and structural shifts. He suggests current events echo pre-war periods, potentially leading to elevated risk environments and weaker asset returns for longer than anticipated.
New Moon & Full Moon April 2026: Best Dates to Manifest Money
April 2026 offers a powerful financial reset window. Use the New Moon (April 16) to plan and initiate, and the Full Moon (April 30) to evaluate and act. When you combine timing with practical financial steps, you create real momentum, not just intention.
Banks should shift exposures from vulnerable MSMEs, lay-off-exposed retail borrowers: EY
Banks must act on early risk signals amid the West Asia war. EY suggests shifting exposure from vulnerable small businesses and retail borrowers. This involves focusing on stronger sectors and resilient portfolios. Early intervention through covenant resetting and liquidity buffer enforcement is crucial.
Defaulting company promoters to be given new lease of life? All eyes on a big new IBC proposal
IBC: India's insolvency regulations could soon see a significant shift. The proposed changes could allow company promoters facing defaults to maintain leadership roles during the resolution phase. Enter the Creditor Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process, where creditors will be at the helm, overseeing the operations.
RBI pause now, tightening later: A delicate trade-off with rising tail risks
India's economy faces testing times from rising oil prices and global uncertainty. While growth is solid, it is uneven and vulnerable. Inflation is moderating but fragile. The Reserve Bank of India anticipates a cautious approach to interest rates. Deeper reforms and sharper policy focus are crucial for sustained growth amidst evolving global challenges.
Supreme Court refuses to stay Adani’s ₹14,500 cr JAL resolution plan
The Supreme Court has declined to halt Adani Group's ₹14,500-crore plan for Jaiprakash Associates. Vedanta's challenge to the resolution plan was noted. The court directed the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal to hear Vedanta's appeal on an expedited basis. Major policy decisions by the monitoring committee require NCLAT permission. The NCLAT had previously refused to stay the plan's implementation.
Oracle appoints Hilary Maxson as CFO
Maxson joins when demand for AI computing, cloud databases is outpacing available capacity, pushing the company to accelerate investments in data centers and infrastructure.
Rising yields attract HNIs to bonds: Inside the new debt allocation strategy
Even as this volatility spills over into equity markets, high net worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra HNIs (UHNIs) are not pulling back sharply. Instead, they are holding on to existing equity positions while steadily channelling fresh allocations into fixed income to bring stability to their portfolios.
RBI's benchmark issuance strategy to boost transparency, liquidity in SDL market: Experts
The Reserve Bank of India will pilot a new strategy for state bonds from FY27. This plan aims to create larger, more liquid benchmark securities. Experts believe this will improve transparency and predictability in state borrowing. The move is expected to enhance price discovery and investor visibility.
The architecture of resilience: Why India’s private credit stands apart
India’s private credit market stands resilient amid global stress due to its conservative fund structures, strict leverage norms, and closed-ended AIF framework. Unlike global peers facing liquidity and redemption pressures, India’s system aligns investor timelines with asset maturity, reducing systemic risks while offering significant growth headroom in an underpenetrated market.
Give credit where it’s due: Why India’s private debt market shares none of the structural problems driving current US stress
Indian private credit is not facing the same issues as the US. US private credit stress stems from fund architecture, not bad loans. India's market uses closed-end funds with fixed tenures, avoiding maturity mismatches. Investor participation is limited to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. Financing focuses on real economic growth, not tech sector leverage. This offers global investors a stable alternative.
What changes for mutual fund investors from April 1? TER tweak, life cycle funds and folio freeze option
New financial year brings significant mutual fund reforms. Expect revised GST, introduction of life cycle funds, and discontinuation of children's and retirement schemes. Equity funds can now invest in gold and silver, while stricter rules apply to thematic funds. These changes aim to boost transparency and investor protection.
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