In a development closely monitored by economists, financial markets, and industry bodies across the country, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that current macroeconomic trends suggest there may be room for a repo rate cut in the near future. His remarks come just days before the highly anticipated Monetary Policy Committee…
Asian markets opened the week on a strong note as renewed optimism around potential interest-rate cuts in major economies supported investor confidence. At the same time, global crude oil prices cooled slightly after signals of possible diplomatic progress between Russia and Ukraine, offering a momentary sense of relief to energy-importing nations. Together, these two developments…
In the stock market, everyday investors often look for indicators that can reveal where the big players—also known as “smart money”—are putting their capital. These smart-money participants are primarily Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs). Both types of investors deploy deep research teams, advanced analytics, macro insights and financial intelligence before choosing…
The Indian currency market has once again come under the spotlight after recent fluctuations in the rupee’s value against the US dollar. Amid rising speculation and heated debate across financial circles, RBI Governor Malhotra delivered a strong clarification: the Reserve Bank of India does not target any specific rupee level. Instead, the recent decline is…
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a transformative directive mandating all Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) entities to shift their service and transactional voice calls to a dedicated “1600” number series. This regulatory move is designed to enhance security, strengthen consumer trust, and curb the rising threat of impersonation-based call fraud….
The upcoming UK budget carries significant weight because it arrives at a crucial intersection of economic stress and political urgency. Persistent cost-of-living challenges, soaring government debt, slowing growth, and wavering investor confidence have put financial markets on alert. A single misstep in fiscal planning could impact borrowing costs, investment flows, and the overall stability of…
The internet experienced a major disruption on Tuesday when a widespread outage at Cloudflare, one of the world’s largest web infrastructure providers, brought down multiple high-traffic platforms including ChatGPT, X (formerly Twitter), Spotify, Canva, and several AI tools. The outage affected users across continents and sparked confusion, frustration, and renewed discussions about the fragile nature…
In a time when global markets are volatile and economic uncertainties continue to affect households, the Bank of England has introduced one of its most important updates in recent years: raising the FSCS deposit protection limit from £85,000 to £120,000. This decision significantly strengthens the financial safety net for millions of savers, investors, and small…
Many retail traders entering the futures and options (F&O) segment remain unaware that their trading activity is treated as a business under Indian tax laws. As a result, they often miss key compliance requirements—especially when it comes to maintaining books of accounts and carrying forward trading losses. This week’s Ask Wallet Wise query sheds light…
Mumbai, November 14, 2025:In a highly volatile session marked by sharp intraday reversals, Indian equity benchmarks managed to close in the green after a strong late-afternoon rebound. The Sensex ended 84 points higher at 84,563, while the Nifty 50 gained 31 points to close at 25,910, recovering nearly 400 points and 100 points from their…
