Brent commands a war premium as Middle East supply risks keep oil on edge

Brent crude is trading above $100 a barrel as geopolitical tensions and supply risks in the Middle East sustain its premium over WTI. For India, prolonged price strength, higher shipping costs and a stronger US dollar could raise the oil import bill and intensify pressure on domestic fuel prices.

Market crash ahead? Warren Buffett’s guide to navigate through bear attacks

Warren Buffett’s investing principles offer a guide to navigating market crashes and bear markets. From avoiding panic-driven decisions and distinguishing investing from gambling to protecting capital and staying patient, the legendary investor emphasises discipline, rational thinking and risk management over speculation and attempts to time the market.

Explained: How mutual fund SIPs harness the power of compounding to build wealth

Compounding can help mutual fund investors build long-term wealth by generating returns on accumulated gains. Through regular SIP investments, even small contributions can grow significantly over time. An example of a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP over 20 years shows how starting early, staying consistent and remaining invested can boost wealth creation.

RBI tightens forex derivative rules: What changes for hedging, cancelled trades

The RBI has tightened rules for rupee-linked foreign exchange derivatives, restricting the rebooking of cancelled contracts and cutting the threshold for transactions without establishing underlying exposure to $5 million from $100 million. It has also mandated additional checks for hedging activities and introduced a 20% cash reserve requirement for certain transactions.

Poonawalla Fincorp Q2 profit soars five-fold YoY to Rs 375 crore

Poonawalla Fincorp reported a remarkable net profit of ₹375 crore for the second quarter, marking impressive year-on-year growth. The company’s loan portfolio expansion contributed to a stellar 75.6% rise in net interest income. Notably, new disbursements made up 28% of the total, exceeding ₹4,400 crore. The gross non-performing asset ratio improved to 1.2%, reflecting enhanced […]

Rupee rises to intra-day high, then slips on dollar demand

The Indian rupee gained marginally, closing at 96.73 against the dollar on Friday after interventions. The Reserve Bank of India sold dollars through state-owned banks to influence the currency’s value. Reserve Bank governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the currency is undervalued and needs stabilization. Despite this, there remains an overall strong demand for dollars from […]