Russian banks, including VTB, Sberbank, and Gazprombank, are considering becoming foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to trade on Indian stock exchanges. VTB, Russia’s second largest bank, has approached the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to obtain an FPI license. The proposal will also need approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Tariffs could hurt business, growth and earnings: Peter Cardillo
The administration’s back-and-forth stance on tariffs is unsettling global markets, especially emerging ones. Tariffs could be inflationary, potentially harming business growth and future earnings. The