
FCNR-B Fund Tug-of-War: How Indian Banks are Battling Margin Pressure
A Jefferies report reveals how HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and PNB are deploying FCNR-B deposits, impacting their lending margins differently.
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A Jefferies report reveals how HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and PNB are deploying FCNR-B deposits, impacting their lending margins differently.

India identifies 345 GW of pumped storage potential to balance renewable energy. Discover the roadmap to 105 GW capacity by 2036.

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Bhopal to host the Viksit Bharat Industry and Trade Conference, bringing 400 entrepreneurs and global delegates to boost investment and MSME growth.

India's steel consumption is projected to hit 175.8 million tonnes by FY27, though price hikes may stall due to import risks and duty thresholds.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal hails Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana as a global superfood, highlighting exports and new government schemes.

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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi hosts a high-level roundtable in Osaka to attract Japanese investment in semiconductors, green energy, and EVs.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals a trade deal with India is close to finalisation as the US pauses sanctions on Russian fuel imports.

IIFL Capital reports strengthening loan growth and recovering margins for Indian banks, despite challenges in deposit competition.

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China's economy grew 4.5% in Q3 driven by strong exports and high-tech manufacturing, despite a slump in real estate investment.

Indian stock markets open flat as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions offset gains from corporate earnings and banking stocks.

Morgan Stanley and Oliver Wyman report that private markets will dominate asset management revenue by 2030, despite lower AUM shares.

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The IMF warns that cyberattacks on critical financial infrastructure could trigger market turmoil and disrupt payments and credit.

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi visits Kobe, Japan, urging the diaspora to help MSMEs and build sustained economic partnerships.

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IMF reports that financially weak zombie firms now hold 21.4% of corporate debt across 10 Asian economies, posing risks to banks.

A Morgan Stanley-Oliver Wyman report reveals a gap between AI adoption and actual investment returns for fund managers.