IMF mission begins talks with Ukraine amidst unpopular tax hikes planned for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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IMF mission starts talks with Ukraine as unpopular tax hikes for entrepreneurs loom
IMF mission begins talks with Ukraine amidst unpopular tax hikes planned for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
US to require $15,000 bond to visa recipients from 12 more countries
The US will expand its $15,000 visa bond requirement to citizens from 12 additional countries.
India approves $3.6 billion to develop industrial parks to boost manufacturing
India approved $3.6 billion to develop 100 industrial parks to boost domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Germany’s Talanx hints it will reduce stake in grid operator Amprion
Talanx plans to reduce its stake in Amprion amid ownership changes in Germany's electricity grid.
As UniCredit woos Commerzbank, BNP Paribas shuns big M&A, its Germany chief says
BNP Paribas opts for smaller deals amid UniCredit's approach to Commerzbank, says Germany head Lutz Diederichs.
India cabinet approves $279 million hydropower scheme
India's cabinet has approved a $279 million hydropower development scheme, according to Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say
Greek shipowners and companies scan systems for cyberattacks amid Iran war risks.
India adds 120,000 new piped gas connections in last two weeks, government says
India has added 120,000 new piped gas connections in two weeks amid LNG supply disruptions.
Israel says Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib killed overnight
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was eliminated in a strike overnight.
Ambani’s Reliance Jio hires banks for IPO, will raise no new funds, sources say
Reliance Jio hires 17 banks for Mumbai IPO, will not raise new funds
India launches anti-dumping probe into ethyl chloroformate imports from China
India starts anti-dumping probe against ethyl chloroformate imports from China following domestic complaint.
StanChart reviews offers from India’s Kotak, Federal to acquire credit-card-only customers, sources say
Standard Chartered is reviewing offers from Kotak Mahindra and Federal Bank to acquire its credit card customers in India.
India’s privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest
India is considering shelving three privatisation sales due to weak investor demand. This follows a failed stake sale in IDBI…
Indian rupee hits record low as Middle East hostilities keep energy worries in focus
The Indian rupee hit a record low as Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher, increasing economic risks for India.
KKR to invest up to $310 million in India e-bus deal
KKR to invest $310 million in Indian electric vehicle firm PMI Electro Mobility through Allfleet India partnership.
UniCredit CEO says has ‘relatively constructive’ approach to digital euro
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel discussed the effects of the digital euro on banks’ liquidity and profits.
Iran war spotlights India rupee’s vulnerability, banks pitch cross-currency trades
The Iran war and oil price surge highlight the rupee’s weakness. Banks propose cross-currency trades versus Asian currencies.
Irish bank PTSB says Austria’s BAWAG among its potential bidders
Irish Permanent TSB confirms BAWAG Group AG interest in its sale process launched last October.
UBS completes migration of Credit Suisse clients in Switzerland
UBS finished moving Credit Suisse clients in Switzerland to its platforms, marking a key phase in the integration process.
India to mandate locally made solar ingots, wafers for clean energy projects from June 2028
India to require locally made solar ingots and wafers for clean energy projects by June 2028.
India’s Axis Bank to infuse $162 million in consumer lending arm
Axis Bank will invest $162 million in its consumer lending unit, Axis Finance.
Israeli strike hits central Beirut after evacuation warning
An Israeli airstrike hit central Beirut's Bachoura neighborhood after a warning to evacuate a building.
A mystery AI model has developers buzzing: Is this DeepSeek’s latest blockbuster?
A new AI model appeared anonymously, raising speculation about DeepSeek's next system.
India shares set to open higher as markets extend cautious recovery
India's stock benchmarks look set to open higher amid cautious market recovery and steady oil prices above $100.
Rupee counts on RBI backstop before Fed decision; oil looms large over outlook
Indian rupee expected to stay near 92.50 per dollar with RBI support as traders await Fed decision amid rising oil…