FINANCE

New York, June 13, 2026 — Two of the world’s largest private capital firms, Apollo Global Management and Blackstone, have engineered one of the most massive private credit deals ever: a complex $35 billion financing package secured against AI chips and computing power, marking a revolutionary shift in how institutional capital is mobilized for the digital infrastructure buildout underpinning … Read more

New Delhi, June 13, 2026 — India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $711 million to $681.610 billion during the week ended June 5, marking a decline primarily driven by a sharp drop in foreign currency assets, according to Reserve Bank of India data released on Friday. Key Forex Reserve Figures Component Amount Weekly Change Total Forex Reserves $681.610 … Read more

India’s corporate bond market is showing signs of a slowdown as borrowing costs surge to their highest level in seven years, creating fresh challenges for companies seeking to raise funds. The sharp increase in bond yields has significantly raised financing costs for businesses, prompting many firms to reconsider their fundraising strategies. Corporate bond yields have … Read more

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is facing one of its most difficult policy decisions in recent years as the ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt global energy markets and create uncertainty for economies around the world. The crisis has pushed crude oil prices higher, weakened the Indian rupee, and increased concerns about inflation … Read more

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold over ₹30,374 crore worth of Indian equities in May 2026 alone, pushing total net outflows on year‑to‑date basis to a staggering ₹2.22 lakh crore, forcing policymakers and market participants to reassess the outlook for India’s equity market. What began as a cautious foreign‑capital exit in early 2026 has turned into one of … Read more

Fairfax India Holdings Secures Majority Control in IIFL Capital with $211 Million Infusion. Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa’s Fairfax India will hike its stake to 51% in IIFL Capital Services Ltd. via a ₹2,000 crore ($211 million) investment, announced May 7, 2026, marking a pivotal vote of confidence in India’s wealth management boom. Deal Structure The … Read more

India’s government is set to divest a 3-4% stake in state-run Coal India Ltd., valued at ₹10,000 crore ($1.06 billion), via an offer-for-sale (OFS) route. The move, reported exclusively by CNBC-TV18 on May 7, 2026, underscores the Modi administration’s aggressive push to meet FY27 disinvestment targets amid fiscal pressures. Stake Sale Mechanics The divestment involves … Read more

India’s Reserve Bank (RBI) has significantly boosted its gold holdings in foreign exchange reserves, reaching about 12-17% share by early 2026 amid global uncertainties and rising bullion prices. This diversification strategy strengthens the rupee and cushions against dollar volatility, with reserves hitting $697 billion recently. Gold’s Rising Dominance in RBI Reserves RBI’s gold reserves jumped … Read more

Global markets opened mixed on April 30, 2026, with surging oil prices fueled by US-Iran tensions overshadowing a tech sector spending spree on AI infrastructure. Investors brace for Federal Reserve signals amid inflation fears, as crude hits multi-year highs. Oil Surge Shadows Markets Crude oil prices skyrocketed, with WTI topping $110 and Brent nearing $126—a … Read more

India’s foreign exchange reserves blasted back above the magic $700 billion mark, jumping $3.825 billion to $700.946 billion for the week ended April 10 – a robust rebound after US-Iran oil turmoil slashed them to $697B lows. This third straight weekly gain underscores RBI’s masterful interventions, reclaiming buffer strength amid global chaos and shielding the rupee from further routs. Breakdown of Reserve Boost … Read more