Sinopec's First-Half Profit Climbs 19.3% on Stronger Margins
Sinopec's H1 2026 net profit rose 19.3% year-on-year, per its stock filing, signaling improved operational performance.
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Commerce Secretary to Visit Brazil, Argentina, Chile to Deepen Trade Ties
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from August 24-28 to boost trade, including talks on an India-Chile FTA.
US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion, Raising Treasury Yield and Equity Risks
US public debt has crossed $40 trillion. Jefferies warns of upward pressure on Treasury yields, which could hurt equities and limit Fed flexibility.
AI Capex Slowdown Could Shift Balance-of-Payments Stress to US
A slowdown in AI capital spending could reverse Asian savings flows, shifting balance-of-payments pressure to the US and weakening the dollar.
Fed Signals Possible Rate Hike as Inflation Persists; Jobless Claims Fall
Fed minutes suggest possible rate hikes if inflation persists; mortgage rates ease slightly; jobless claims fall to 206,000.
Bitcoin and Gold Surge as Treasury Move Sparks 'Debasement Trade'
Bitcoin and gold rallied sharply this week after the US Treasury announced larger long-term debt buybacks, weakening the dollar and fueling the 'debasement trade.'
Quality office space shortage worries 40% of India occupiers: CBRE survey
CBRE's 2026 India Office Occupier Survey finds 40% of occupiers worried about quality space availability through 2028, with demand shifting to premium, well-connected assets.
Equity mutual fund assets hit record Rs 48.5 lakh crore in July
Equity mutual fund AUM reached a record Rs 48.5 lakh crore in July, with active schemes growing 13.3% year-on-year and SIP assets crossing Rs 18 lakh crore.
Commercial vehicle loans lead India's auto lending boom with 20.1% CAGR
India's vehicle lending market is expanding rapidly, led by commercial vehicles and used cars, with rising ticket sizes and broader credit access.
India's alternative investment market set to cross $2 trillion by 2034
India's alternative investment assets could exceed $2 trillion by 2034, driven by family offices and high-net-worth investors.
RBI's forex swap facility mobilises $72.85 billion, FCNR(B) deposits lead
RBI's special USD-INR swap facility has mobilised $72.85 billion in forex inflows, with FCNR(B) deposits contributing $65.4 billion.
US Policy Support May Cap Bond Yields, But Failure Risks Dollar Slump
Fresh US policy measures could cap Treasury yields, but failure to pull 30-year yields below 5% risks dollar slump and market correction.
India's renewable capacity additions could hit 45-50 GW annually
India may add 45-50 GW of renewable capacity annually over two years, backed by a strong project pipeline and rising power demand.
Indian banks set for core earnings rebound of 17% annually through FY29
Goldman Sachs projects Indian banks' core earnings growth to hit 17% YoY over FY26-29, marking a sharp reversal from recent trends.
AI Demand Seen Outweighing Revenue Pressure for Indian IT by FY30
CLSA report says AI-led volumes could offset revenue deflation for Indian IT by FY30, with growth inflection expected in FY28.
Auto NBFC Disbursements Rise 20.7% in Q1FY27 as Portfolio Mix Broadens
Auto NBFC Q1FY27 disbursements grew 20.7% YoY to ~Rs 1.04 lakh crore, with AUM up ~17% and PAT surging 53.4%.
Why Rising Bond Yields Are Squeezing Borrowers and Rattling Markets
Bond yields are climbing worldwide, raising U.S. borrowing costs and threatening consumer spending. Here's how it affects you.
Indian Private Credit Funds Embrace AI for Deal Sourcing and Underwriting
EY survey finds Indian private credit funds increasingly using AI for deal sourcing, data analysis, and credit assessment, with adoption varying across the market.
FCNR inflows, credit demand brighten FY27 outlook for Indian banks
ICICI Securities sees FY27 bank earnings improving on FCNR inflows, ~15% credit growth, and benign asset quality.
AI capex slowdown could hit India's cyclical recovery: Nuvama
Nuvama warns a global AI capex slowdown could derail India's cyclical recovery, citing weak domestic demand and concentrated investment.