Indian rupee FX premiums jump after RBI policy leaves traders bracing for more sell/buy swaps

Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 Grand Finale, celebrating India's young music talent

Yamaha Music India successfully concluded the Grand Finale of Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 - The Battle of Bands, powered by Trinity College London, at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru.

Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 Grand Finale, celebrating India's young music talent

Yamaha Music India successfully concluded the Grand Finale of Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 - The Battle of Bands, powered by Trinity College London, at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru.

‘Don’t get trapped in home loan’: Mumbai woman warns people spending years repaying crores for luxury homes they barely have time to enjoy

A Mumbai woman’s video showing an apparently deserted upscale residential society on a Monday night has sparked an online discussion about home loans and expensive housing. Instagram user Ruchi Dubey questioned whether homeowners working to repay large loans have enough time to enjoy their properties and amenities. Her advice to young people drew support from several social media users.

US spice traders seek tariff exemptions for Indian spices under potential trade deal

American spice traders are optimistic about maintaining tariff exemptions for Indian spices to manage prices for consumers. The United States imports around USD 700 million in spices from India each year, indicating substantial market demand. The American Spice Trade Association is working with the Indian Embassy to strengthen trade ties. Growth in spice exports from India to the United States is expected to continue in future years.

Why Rate cuts off the table? Repo rate raised after 4 yrs as RBI Governor flags global churn

Global Market: Hedge fund group warns BoE repo reforms could worsen market stress

Hedge fund group AIMA has warned the Bank of England that proposed gilt repo reforms, including wider central clearing, could reduce liquidity and increase vulnerability to funding disruptions during periods of market stress.

Government tracks fertiliser diversion through e-way bills as supply fears rise

The government has implemented a strategy to use e-way bill data to monitor subsidised fertiliser movement. Concerns over fertiliser supply due to the Iran war have prompted the Finance Ministry's analysis of trucking routes. Reports of route deviations and illegal unloading emphasize the significance of tracking fertiliser distribution. Increased enforcement has resulted in thousands of raids and notices against violators across India.

Why Rate cuts off the table? Repo rate raised after 4 yrs as RBI Governor flags global churn

In 2015, Jay-Z paid roughly $56 million for TIDAL’s parent company; six years later, Jack Dorsey’s Square paid $297 million for a majority ownership stake

In 2015, Jay-Z took a bold step by acquiring TIDAL with a vision to create a music streaming platform driven by artists. Fast forward to 2021, Square made headlines by securing a $297 million majority stake in TIDAL. This move not only empowers musicians to embrace entrepreneurship through Square's financial technology but also ensures that artist shareholders retain their ownership. This merger exemplifies the blending of entertainment and fintech sectors.

Pine Labs, CAMS, Moneyview, other fintech stocks rally up to 11% after RBI MPC move. Here’s why

Shares of Pine Labs, Moneyview and other fintech firms rose after the RBI announced interoperability among NBFC account aggregators. The move will let customers share financial information across different account aggregators through a single account, without fresh registration, subject to their consent.

Delhi MCD anti-pollution plan: Civic body unveils plans to tackle yearly winter pollution this year

Delhi MCD has unveiled a winter anti-pollution plan focused on reducing road dust and other local pollution sources. The civic body will use mechanical sweeping machines, water sprinklers and anti-smog guns while monitoring 46 pollution hotspots. It is also strengthening roads, repairing potholes, removing silt, curbing construction dust and illegal dumping, and expanding green cover.