[ad_1] The number of ATMs in the country declined as people shifted digital payments. The e-payments network reduced customers’ need for cash withdrawals, even as bank branches continued to expand, a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report said.Private banks led the contraction, cutting their ATM network to 77,117 from 79,884, while public sector banks reduced…
[ad_1] A defining feature of 2025 was India’s renewed emphasis on Free Trade Agreements as strategic resilience tools. (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe year 2025 marked a decisive turning point in global trade. Slower growth in major economies, sudden tariff escalations and growing concentration of critical supply chains made international commerce more fragmented and unpredictable….
[ad_1] A useful way to think about selling is to go back to your original reason for buying. (AI image) Selling is much harder than buying. Buying feels optimistic: you’re starting something new. Selling feels like admitting you were wrong, or that a journey has ended. Because it is emotionally uncomfortable, many investors either sell…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Horizon Industrial Parks, backed by global private equity firm Blackstone, on Monday filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 2,600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The issue is entirely a fresh offer of equity shares, with no offer for sale (OFS) component. According to the draft red…
[ad_1] Peter Schiff (File photo taken from X) Economist Peter Schiff, renowned for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, advised investors to buy gold while being cautious with silver. He believes gold is a bargain at $4,534 with minimal downside risk, while silver faces higher short-term risks despite its strong performance in 2025. Schiff recommended waiting…
[ad_1] Gold is set to be the top performer in 2026, driven by strong central bank buying and rising global tensions, according to Goldman Sachs’ latest commodities outlook report. The bank forecasted gold prices to reach $4,900 by December in the new year, with central banks expected to purchase 70 tonnes monthly, which is four…
[ad_1] The country’s industrial output reached a two-year highk, growing by 6.7 per cent in November, according to the official Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data released Monday.This marks an improvement from the 5 per cent growth recorded in November last year, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The surge was…
[ad_1] Digital frauds of worth over Rs 50 crore came to light earlier this month after Delhi Police busted an international cyber scams and extortion syndicate, following a series of coordinated raids across several states. The operation led to the arrest of 10 accused, including the alleged mastermind behind the wide-ranging racket. The crackdown was…
[ad_1] With equities seeing an extended subdued phase, multi-asset funds showed their strength. (AI image) Mutual funds in 2025: Despite sharp swings and frequent reversals in capital markets during 2025, investor confidence in mutual funds stayed intact. Assets under management of open ended schemes climbed from Rs 67 trillion to Rs 80.5 trillion by the…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s outlook for 2026 improved amid geopolitical challenges due to ongoing reforms and optimism in the US-India relations, said a report by Invesco Strategy & Insights.In its “2026 Annual Investment Outlook Resilience and rebalancing”, Invesco mentioned that despite equity market underperformance amid geopolitical tensions, we are cautiously optimistic on India in 2026,…