The Reserve Bank of India’s struggle to absorb a record liquidity surplus is increasingly becoming a treasury-management challenge for banks, which must decide how much excess cash to park with the central bank, deploy into loans or securities, or keep…
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Safebox, a wealth protection platform, secured $1.11 million in seed funding. The company helps Indian families track and protect their financial assets across many categories. This funding will enhance product capabilities and accelerate distribution efforts. Safebox has already helped customers…
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India’s NPCI is examining protocols for AI agent identification within the UPI ecosystem. This move aims to enable autonomous payments on the world’s largest retail fast-payment network. The framework will allow AI agents to make small digital payments without user…
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The dynamics of India’s trade with BRICS nations have transformed, with imports outpacing exports and causing the trade deficit to reach $226.1 billion in FY2026. BRICS countries now represent over 41% of India’s merchandise imports, although their export share has…
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Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical conflicts create a cautious outlook for India Inc. Companies may face margin pressure from increased commodity costs and potential interest rate hikes, economists say. First quarter earnings growth might not continue as companies plan…
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India’s lending industry is moving beyond static bureau scores towards real-time cash-flow data, transaction behaviour and AI-led risk assessment, with fintech and NBFC leaders at GFF 2026 saying the shift could unlock credit for a much wider pool of borrowers.…
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