The Reserve Bank of India has significantly reduced mandatory provision requirements for commercial real estate and infrastructure projects, offering relief to lenders. These revised guidelines, effective October 1, aim to sustain the flow of funds, particularly to infrastructure projects. The reduced provisions apply to both under-construction and operational projects, excluding existing ones, thereby limiting the impact on lenders’ capital costs.
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as chip-related shares jump
Japan’s Nikkei stock index reached a new record high today. Chip-related stocks drove the gains, overshadowing declines in financial and other sectors. This surge mirrors
May 27, 2026