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GIFT City Banking Assets Hit $193 Billion, Surging 60% in a Quarter

India's GIFT City recorded a massive leap as banking assets surged by 60% to hit $193 billion in Q3 2026. Discover how the RBI's special swap facilities, booming credit markets, and foreign currency inflows fueled this record financial growth.

NHAI-Backed Raajmarg InvIT Plans ₹7,000 Crore Fundraise: Report

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust is exploring a massive ₹7,000 crore institutional fundraise. This comes just months after its successful IPO. We break down the math, the NHAI expansion pipeline, and what this aggressive move means for the market

UBS Acquires 4.8% Stake in 360 ONE WAM: The ₹2,112 Cr Deal

Swiss banking giant UBS has exercised 20.5 million warrants to secure a 4.8% equity stake in 360 ONE WAM. The ₹2,112 crore transaction cements a cross-border strategic partnership targeting India's expanding ultra-high-net-worth demographic.

₹100 Invested in SIP Every Day: How Much Can It Become in 10, 20 and 30 Years?

See how investing the equivalent of ₹100, ₹200 or ₹500 a day could grow over 10, 20 and 30 years at hypothetical returns of 10%, 12% and 15%, and why actual mutual fund returns are never guaranteed.

India's DPDP Act Explained: Rights, Rules and Deadlines

A plain-language guide to India's DPDP Act, including what is in force, individual rights, company duties, breach reporting, penalties and the 2027 compliance date.

MCX Taps Ex-Mirae AI Chief Nishant Pradhan to Drive Innovation Amidst 103% Profit Surge in Q1 FY27

: India’s largest commodity exchange signals a massive pivot toward AI-driven infrastructure, naming Nishant Pradhan as Chief of Innovation while its Q1 FY27 F&O turnover surges 238%.

Kinjal Shah Appointed CDSL CTO as Demat Scale Expands

CDSL has appointed Kinjal Shah as Chief Technology Officer as India's depository ecosystem moves deeper into population-scale digital infrastructure.

Former NSE Regulatory Chief Ankit Sharma Joins NSDL Governing Board

National Securities Depository Limited has appointed Ankit Sharma as Executive Director, Vertical 2, for five years from September 21, 2026. Sharma, formerly Chief Regulatory Officer at NSE, will oversee compliance, risk management and more.

SEBI UPI MDR Rules: How the 0.02% Fee Hits Brokers and Investors

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey will examine broker concerns over the October 15 UPI MDR rules. The 0.02% charge threatens discount broker margins on pass-through client funds, sparking industry demands for an urgent regulatory carve-out.

SEBI and RBI Launch Demat 2.0: The ₹1,025 Crore Tokenised Bond Pilot

India pioneers a regulated digital infrastructure for tokenised corporate bonds, integrating DLT with the wholesale digital rupee (e₹) to achieve atomic settlement.

New TRAI 1600 Number Rule: How to Spot Genuine Bank Calls

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced the mandatory 1600-series numbering for banks, insurers, and brokers. This vital step helps customers verify authentic financial calls, successfully stopping devastating scams and frauds.

Jio Platforms IPO Clears SEBI Hurdle for Record Listing

Jio Platforms has received the formal observation letter from SEBI for its proposed ₹37,700 crore fresh issue, crossing the most crucial regulatory milestone on its path to becoming India's biggest-ever public listing.

Vishal Rathod Appointed CTO of AMFI: What Changes?

Vishal Rathod takes charge of AMFI’s technology function as India’s mutual fund industry expands its digital systems and investor services.

Apoorva Javadekar Joins Shriram Group as Chief Economist

Shriram Group has appointed Dr Apoorva Javadekar as its Chief Economist and CEO of Shriram Research, giving him charge of the Group's macroeconomic, financial markets and policy research agenda.

Municipal Bonds in India: Why City Borrowing Is Rising in 2026

SEBI data shows Indian municipal bodies have raised ₹4,540.34 crore through 31 issues since June 2017. Here is how municipal bonds work, where cities spend the money, what changed in 2026 and what investors should know.

Green Bonds in India: A Complete Guide to the Market and Regulations

Green bonds in India have crossed ₹72,697 crore in sovereign issuance. Explore 2026 market data, SEBI rules, green spending and future trends.

After Green Bonds, India Is Getting Blue Bonds: Who is Racing for the First Issue?

India could see its first blue-bond issuance by September 2026, with Sagarmala Finance Corporation and Vadodara Municipal Corporation preparing separate offerings. Here is all you need to know.

IFGL Refractories Names Ashok Kumar Kedia, Frank Mitchell as Co-Presidents of US Arm Mono Ceramics

The appointments, effective August 16, follow Mukesh Harshadrai Rawal’s move out of the US subsidiary’s top role as IFGL reshapes leadership across its American and Indian operations.

New Stock Market Timings Explained: What Happens at 3:15 PM, 3:35 PM and 3:40 PM?

From August 3, India's stock market follows a new closing schedule. Here's what every investor and trader should know.

Zepto IPO Deferred: Public Market Investors Priced the Quick Commerce Story at a Third of Its Private Valuation

Zepto has postponed its IPO and is instead raising around ₹1,000 crore through a pre-IPO funding round at an estimated $4.5 billion valuation.

India’s RegTech Market: Why Compliance SaaS Is Becoming BFSI’s Next Big Growth Story

India’s RegTech market is emerging as the next big BFSI technology opportunity, driven by digital lending rules, DPDP compliance, AML monitoring, fraud detection and RBI’s FREE-AI framework for responsible AI in finance.

The Boring Investment Strategy That Has Actually Made Indian Middle Class Families Wealthy

It's one of the oldest questions in personal finance — and the honest answer is more nuanced than any broker will tell you. Here's a clear breakdown, from first principles, for Indian investors across income levels.