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Bangladesh-India trade tensions escalate as Dhaka shuts land ports, Delhi revokes transit rights

Tit-for-tat moves disrupt critical yarn supplies and third-country exports, hurting SMEs on both sides of the border.

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Banks may struggle to fully transmit repo rate cuts on high share of MCLR-linked loans

About 39.4 per cent of outstanding floating rate loans of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) were still linked to MCLR and other older benchmarks like the base rate and benchmark prime lending rate, as of end-December 2024.

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‘Pharmaceutical tariffs coming in next month or two’: Howard Lutnick signals imminent tariffs on imported medicines

The U.S. is preparing to announce sweeping tariffs on pharmaceutical imports within the next two months, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. President Donald Trump says the move will push drug companies to manufacture in America. India, which supplies over…

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India’s healthcare expenditure expected to surge from 3.3% to 5% of its GDP by 2030: CareEdge

India’s healthcare expenditure will surge from 3.3 per cent to 5 per cent of its GDP by 2030, said CareEdge in its latest report.

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Banks seek power to freeze accounts in illicit transactions cases to rein in cyber fraud

To combat cyber fraud via mule accounts, banks are urging for authority to freeze suspicious accounts swiftly, bypassing lengthy approval processes. The Indian Banks’ Association suggests using AI and ML for enhanced monitoring and verifying accounts opened with voter IDs…

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Good time to fetch capital via ECBs, trend may continue for next 2-3 years, says UGRO Capital CFO

UGRO Capital CFO Kishore Loadha sees the current ECB environment favourable, mentions about the recent surge in deal activity like never before and aims to scale co-lending to 50 per cent of its AUM from the current 44 per cent.…

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₹5 lakh DICGC bank deposit insurance: Is it enough or should the govt increase it?
DICGC insurance covers 97.6% of the total bank accounts, but only 41.5% of the value (amount) of deposits. The cover was last increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh in 2020. In 2025, a proposal to increase it was considered.
New income-tax rules may revive interest in old regime for high-income salaried taxpayers
The recent proposals in the Income Tax Rules enhance education and college hostel allowances and reclassify cities for HRA purposes. These changes may entice salaried individuals to reconsider the old tax regime, especially in high-rent urban areas. 
Indian market is 18 months ahead of its fair value: DSP Mutual Fund's Kalpen Parekh
Despite consolidating over the past year, the market remains expensive and investors should therefore moderate their return expectations, Parekh told Mint in an interview.
Beyond the comfort of groups: Why individual health insurance still matters
Group and affinity health insurance expand coverage, but their short-term nature, hidden risks and lack of continuity make them an unreliable substitute for individual health policies.
US 2025 tax returns: What is the deadline to file taxes? What happens if you miss it during the 2026 tax filing season?
As the 2026 tax filing season comes, it is important to know the deadline for filing 2025 tax returns. Taxpayers who delay filing their taxes often have to face penalties, late fees and other issues.
Bond yields are rising. How should you reposition your debt fund portfolio?
With bond yields firming up, fund managers say debt fund investors need to strike a careful balance in their portfolios to guard against further upside risks. Here’s how they are positioning debt strategies in the current environment.
How to ensure your retirement corpus does not run out early
With proper planning, a little bit of caution and effort, you can have a smooth retirement. 
US Social Security Payments Schedule: Check beneficiaries, eligibility criteria —here's who will be paid on 11 February
Social Security payments in the United States for February 2026 will be distributed based on beneficiaries’ birth dates. Those born between the 1st and 10th will receive payments on 11 February, while others will be paid later in the month. 
Why Indian households are rich in property and poor in security
India’s housing and pension markets are failing households. Fixing mortgages and retirement savings could do more for financial security than any new scheme or subsidy.
Why doing nothing is sometimes the hardest—and smartest—investment decision
From finfluencer hype to F&O losses, the urge to constantly act is quietly eroding retail investor returns. In many cases, patience, not activity, delivers better outcomes.