The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 6, 2025, kept its repo rate steady at 5.50%, choosing to stick to the script with softening inflation and continued global uncertainty. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, speaking at his first post-policy press conference, reiterated a “wait-and-watch” stance…
The week of August 10–16, 2025 has been nothing short of a financial rollercoaster. From India’s clash with the United States over steep tariffs to the UK’s quiet maneuvering on taxation, global markets are abuzz with change. Meanwhile, Dubai is doubling down on its bid…
Following a downturn period in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market of 2023 globally, in wholesale reaction to inflationary pressure and rate rises, 2025 is decidedly so different. From titans of technology to pharma titans, firms are now committed again on billion-dollar mergers, and tens…
The first week of August 2025 has been a haze for global markets. From US tariffs on India to all-time highs in US tech stocks, and a surge in the US repo market to slowing growth in the UAE’s non-oil sector, the global web of…
India’s financial system is being rocked by a seismic shift—one not driven by institution money, but by young, digitally savvy people with mobile phone apps and a growing hunger for financial independence. To date, as of mid-2025, India’s demat accounts have crossed an eye-popping 15…
As July ended, Indian and global financial markets had anything but a peaceful week. From the rupee’s worst monthly decline in years to high-level leadership shuffles at top institutions, capital markets reacted warily, bewilderedly, and in some instances, confidently. These events were not isolated blips,…
When one imagines Preity Zinta, one tends to visualize her on the big screen—bubbly, glamorous, and unmistakably Bollywood. Off-screen, however, she’s authored a plot even more intriguing. In 2008, Zinta took a gamble: she invested ₹35 crores in an IPL franchise when the Indian Premier…
The investment banking sector is transforming at a very fast pace. With the development of artificial intelligence, mounting focus on environmental and social governance (ESG), and changing global financial landscapes, the classic role of bankers is undergoing change. Entering post-2025, the need for individuals having…
The financial world is always on the move, and this week is no exception. As part of a daring step to boost economic pace, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has surprised markets with its sharpest interest rate reduction in five years. Thousands of miles…
The recent acquisition of a 90% stake in Minimalist by Hindustan Unilever (HUL) for ₹2,955 crore marks a significant moment in India’s FMCG landscape. Minimalist, a popular skincare brand, has disrupted the beauty industry with its science-backed formulations and minimalist ethos. This acquisition is not…
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