FINANCE

India’s financial sector has attracted one of its biggest-ever foreign investments, with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) set to acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance for about $4.4 billion. This blockbuster deal not only signals strong global confidence in India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), but also marks a strategic move by Japan’s largest … Read more

India has begun 2025 with an immense economic push by attracting a historic $135 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges, reports The Economic Times. The exciting achievement is a testimony not only to the increasing investor confidence in India’s economic strength, but also shows that India remains an attractive destination for global investment at a time … Read more

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a challenger to the card networks and mobile wallets, has emerged as the No. 1 real-time payments platform in the country in 2020, with aspiring to contribute more than half of all such transactions initiated last year by value and volume, data released by the central bank showed. UPI’s global dominance … Read more

Managing money wisely isn’t just about earning more—it’s about making smart decisions with what you already have. Whether you’re a working professional, student, entrepreneur, or someone looking to build long-term wealth, understanding common financial pitfalls can save you from unnecessary stress and regret. Here are five crucial personal finance mistakes you must avoid if you … Read more

In a world where prices rise faster than salaries and financial responsibilities seem endless, saving money has become more important than ever. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or someone building a family budget, smart saving habits can completely transform your financial future. Saving money is not just about restricting yourself—it’s about making better … Read more

There is global acclaim over India’s financial system for “its continued strengthening,” following the latest review made by both, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). Their Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) reports, dated October 2025 and February 2025 respectively, both emphasize a transformation in reforms since the last joint review in 2017, commenting on India’s … Read more

India at a Pivotal Juncture: Policy for the Next Two Decades. The Indian economy is at a historic inflection point, and the decisions taken now will shape not just our growth trajectory, but define the socio-economic ecosystem for the next twenty years. “Indian Bear is on hibernation mode,” notes DBS in its recently released report (as … Read more

India’s Big Bank Moment: Why Viksit Bharat Needs Banks of Global Scale? The face of Indian finance is set to change again as the country plans to create at least two banks that would be in a position to compete globally and rank among the top 20 worldwide. That strategic end is a central element of … Read more

The country is multiplying its progress on the world stage and with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman having a lot of self-assurance that we will soon become the third largest economy of the world! Addressing an audience at the Delhi School of Economics, Sitharaman not only underscored India’s “astounding growth,” in recent years but the structural reforms … Read more

Highlights of the Quarterly Earnings State Bank of India (SBI) — the country’s largest public sector bank has announced strong financial results for Q2 FY25-26, recording a standalone net profit of ₹20,160 crore — 10% Year-on-Year growth. The performance was higher than market expectations and demonstrated SBI’s robust growth path despite difficult economic conditions. ​ … Read more