Weakness in currency can create negative loop: HSBC

Weakness in currency can create negative loop: HSBC

HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave says the bank is doubling down on affluent banking, while eyeing growth in wealth management, digital services and cross-border offerings MUMBAI: HSBC has been in India since 1853 and has maintained the most consistent retail presence among global banks. Its Indian operations have doubled pre-tax profits in four years, making…

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Syed Akbaruddin, Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha on RBI board

Syed Akbaruddin, Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha on RBI board

Centre appoints Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Sinha and Syed Akbaruddin as part-time directors on RBI’s central board MUMBAI: The Centre has appointed former finance ministry special secretary Annie George Mathew, Boston Consulting Group India chairman Janmejaya Kumar Sinha and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin as part-time, non-official directors on RBI’s central board for four years.The appointments…

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FPIs accelerate buying: Invest 23.5k crore in August

FPIs accelerate buying: Invest 23.5k crore in August

FPIs pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August as earnings recovery and rupee stability boost investor sentiment NEW DELHI: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have accelerated buying in Indian equities this month, infusing Rs 23,544 crore so far as improving quarterly earnings, a stable rupee and better market prospects lift sentiment.The inflow comes after…

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India eyes enhancing trade pact with Chile

India eyes enhancing trade pact with Chile

India steps up Latin America outreach, with Chile trade pact talks and engagements with Argentina, Brazil NEW DELHI: Amid the global turbulence, govt is stepping up its engagement with Latin America, seeking to diversify its trade basket with talks with Chile scheduled for later this week to finalise a comprehensive trade treaty.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal…

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Government looks to deepen trade ties with Japan

Government looks to deepen trade ties with Japan

Piyush Goyal to push India-Japan trade ties, with focus on semiconductors, AI, startups and investment TOKYO: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to step up the trade and investment engagement with Japan, a key strategic partner for India, especially in high-technology manufacturing and next-generation industries.Dedicated sessions are planned on semiconductors, artificial intelligence and…

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FPIs turn buyers again: Foreign investors pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August

FPIs turn buyers again: Foreign investors pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August

Foreign investors pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have continued their return to Indian equities, with investments reaching Rs 23,544 crore in August so far. A recovery in quarterly earnings, a stable rupee and improving market prospects have helped lift sentiment towards Indian stocks.The August buying comes on…

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Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canada’s failed trade talks with US

Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canada’s failed trade talks with US

Canada called off its trade negotiations with Trump administration on August 21, 2026. (AP file photo) Canada’s firm stance to call off trade negotiations with the US and the Donald Trump administration’s unpredictable policies hold key lessons for India, according to Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Canada called off its trade negotiations…

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Dalal Street outlook: Markets seek recovery after two-week slide; crude, geopolitical cues in focus

Dalal Street outlook: Markets seek recovery after two-week slide; crude, geopolitical cues in focus

After two weeks of declines, Dalal Street could see some consolidation this week, with crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict likely to remain key drivers of market sentiment, analysts said.Brent crude prices, which are currently above $90 a barrel, will be closely watched, along with geopolitical developments, Siddhartha Khemka, head of research,…

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Gold, silver prices likely to extend gains next week as investors await US data

Gold, silver prices likely to extend gains next week as investors await US data

Bullions are expected to maintain their upward momentum next week (representative image) Gold and silver prices are expected to maintain their upward momentum next week, although profit-booking at higher levels could limit the gains as investors await key US inflation and economic data, analysts said.US Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation and GDP figures are…

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US FTA proposal: What are the ‘3 American demands’ that became deal breaker for Canada

US FTA proposal: What are the ‘3 American demands’ that became deal breaker for Canada

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada has called off trade talks with the US after months of negotiations aimed at reaching a deal between the two countries. On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the suspension of the talks, spelling out three key US demands that ultimately pushed the negotiations to a deadlock.The demands…

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‘Masters in our own home’: Canada PM Carney explains why trade talks with US were suspended

‘Masters in our own home’: Canada PM Carney explains why trade talks with US were suspended

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Canada suspended trade talks with the United States on Saturday, citing that Washington had pushed for too many concessions in the final stages of negotiations, prompting Ottawa to recall its negotiators back home. Summing up Ottawa’s position, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, “We are masters in our own home.”He added…

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Collections under RBI’s dollar swap scheme exceed .8 billion

Collections under RBI’s dollar swap scheme exceed $72.8 billion

Indian banks raise $72.8 billion in foreign-currency funds under RBI’s special swap facility as forex inflows surge MUMBAI: Banks have mobilised $72.8 billion of foreign-currency inflows under RBI’s special swap facility as of Aug 21, with the pace of mobilisation accelerating sharply in recent weeks. Foreign currency non-resident (bank) or FCNR(B) deposits accounted for $65.4…

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