Dubai

Dubai’s global financial hub faces wartime stress test

Dubai has, over the past three decades, evolved from a regional trade outpost into one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs. Known globally for its skyline and luxury, the emirate has also emerged as a magnet for multinational financial institutions, fintech firms and high-net-worth individuals seeking a strategic base between Europe, Asia and Africa. […]

India Emerges as a Global Banking Tech Hub as Financial Giants Expand GCC Operations

India’s role in the global banking and financial technology ecosystem is witnessing exponential growth as financial institutions across the world continue to invest heavily in the country’s technological capabilities. One such development is the recent move by Standard Chartered Bank, which has decided to lay off over 7,000 employees over the next four years while […]

India’s Financial Resilience Faces Global Test as RBI Balances Growth, Inflation and Capital Flows

India’s financial system is entering a critical phase as policymakers attempt to balance strong domestic growth with rising global economic uncertainty, currency pressures, and shifting investment flows. While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues to project confidence in the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, recent developments in global markets and geopolitical tensions are forcing financial authorities […]

Achint Agarwal, Entertainment

From College Startup to Global Ambition: Achint Agarwal on Building RFSA Entertainment and Urban Foods

Entrepreneur Achint Agarwal, Founder of RFSA Entertainment and Urban Foods, shares his inspiring journey from launching a small catering and event venture during his college years in 2018 to building successful brands in the events, entertainment, and hospitality industry. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his entrepreneurial journey, challenges, achievements, vision for the future, and […]

Why Financial Protection Is Becoming the New Priority for Indian Households

For years, Indian financial planning revolved around savings, fixed deposits and long-term asset creation. But as job insecurity, healthcare costs and economic volatility reshape household anxieties, families are beginning to rethink what financial stability really means. Increasingly, the focus is shifting from simply growing wealth to protecting it. For generations, the grammar of Indian financial […]

Global Trade

India Faces Rising Economic Pressures as West Asia Crisis and Global Trade Risks Deepen

India is confronting a period of heightened economic uncertainty as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, climate-related risks, and renewed global trade concerns begin exerting pressure on the country’s macroeconomic stability. At the same time, India’s continued placement on the United States Trade Representative’s Priority Watch List has once again brought […]

Financial Institutions Amid Economic Pressures

India Pushes Austerity Measures Across State-Run Financial Institutions Amid Economic Pressures

The Government of India has announced another round of austerity measures across the country’s state-run financial institutions as economic uncertainty and elevated energy prices begin affecting the broader macroeconomic environment. According to a directive issued by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance, all public sector banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions […]

Truecalle

India Ranked Among the World’s Most Spam Affected Nations in Truecaller’s 2025 Global Report

Truecaller reported that India ranked as the fifth most spam affected country globally, highlighting the growing scale of fraudulent and unsolicited communication as digital connectivity and mobile penetration continued to accelerate worldwide As smartphones became central to commerce, banking, communication, and identity verification, unwanted calls and digital fraud increasingly emerged as one of the most […]

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Sigenergy Debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Backed by Global Investors and AI-Driven Energy Vision

Hong Kong: Sigenergy Technology Co., Ltd. has officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a major milestone in its growth journey and reinforcing its position in the global energy technology landscape. Trading under the stock code 06656.HK, the company’s debut signals growing investor confidence in next-generation energy solutions that combine artificial intelligence with […]