Moody’s currently rates India at Baa3, the lowest level within the investment-grade category, with a stable outlook. According to de Guzman, the rating reflects the government’s consistent progress in strengthening its fiscal position since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The world is witnessing a significant shift from globalization to geo-economic fragmentation, with the World Economic Forum warning of a potential $6.9 trillion hit to global GDP. This fragmentation, already costing billions and increasing inflation, is driven by rising nationalism and trade disputes, particularly between the US and China. Emerging markets face the brunt, while
China is fast-tracking plans for its inaugural sulphur futures contracts, with the Dalian Commodity Exchange aiming for a Q4 launch. Intensified price volatility due to the Iran conflict has highlighted the urgent need for hedging tools. This move is expected to bolster China’s pricing power in the global sulphur trade and enhance supply-chain resilience for
There are a total of seven income tax return filing forms and each year there are changes in some of these forms, so it’s important to be informed if your ITR form for a financial year is different from the previous year.
India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is set to raise a significant $1 billion from international investors, potentially its largest foreign-currency loan. This move, alongside talks for a $400 million loan from the Asian Development Bank, is bolstered by recent Reserve Bank of India measures encouraging dollar inflows. IIFCL is also considering a debut dollar
Stock market recommendations: TVS Motor Company, and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre are the top stock recommendations by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for the June 29-July 3, 2026 week. The analyst has also shared his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may find support in the Rs 142,800–143,200 band. They are trading with a bearish bias in the near-term, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.
Starting July 1, 2026, several financial changes will affect you. Income tax filing deadlines are set, and updating your Aadhaar email becomes free for a period. Expect shifts in SBI Card rewards and HDFC Bank credit card lounge access eligibility. Passport fees are rising, and new RBI rules will protect bank customers from mis-sold financial
Asian markets treaded water Monday, dampened by Middle East ceasefire doubts and anticipation of more US interest rate hikes. Major indices like Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi saw declines. Investors are also reassessing AI stock valuations, with a shift towards defensive sectors. The dollar remains strong against a backdrop of potential Fed tightening, while
Stock market recommendations: Which are the top stocks that you should buy this week? Gokaldas Exports, and Reliance Industries (RIL) are the top stocks that Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has chosen as ‘buy’ recommendations for the week starting June 29, 2026. Also check what market experts and analysts have to say about the
