The RBI has announced the launch of exclusive internet domains, 'bank.in' for Indian banks and 'fin.in' for non-bank financial entities, to address cybersecurity. New domains will enhance security and reduce fraud. Additional Factor of Authentication will be implemented for cross-border card transactions to further secure digital payments.
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RBI's recent bulletin emphasizes the importance of foreign exchange interventions for emerging markets like India. These actions help stabilize capital flow volatility, with RBI moderating currency swings through both purchases and sales. This strategy aims to manage volatility and prevent financial risks, as highlighted by Michael Patra and co-authors.
Boeing plans to increase its sourcing from India, which currently stands at Rs 10,000 crore annually from 320 suppliers. The company expects to deliver two aircraft per month to Indian airlines over the next two years and is investing heavily in pilot training, MROs, and engineering centers in Bangalore and Chennai.
RBI monetary policy committee member Nagesh Kumar has proposed considering two inflation rates, one including and the other excluding food prices, to tailor policy decisions. With food having a 46% weightage in consumer price inflation, the current rate established in 2011-12 may need reassessment.
Solar capacity additions in the country will accelerate in the Financial Year (FY) 2026 and FY27, with 85-90 GW of new solar capacity expected to be added during these two years combined, according to a report by SBI Caps.
IndusInd Bank shares plunged 25%, marking a 52-week low after the bank revealed accounting discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio. This triggered investor panic, leading to a severe drop in stock value. The bank faces potential financial repercussions of up to ₹2,000 crore, raising concerns over weak governance and internal controls, affecting overall banking sector confidence.
The IMF maintains India's growth forecast for 2024-25 at 6.5% despite a sharper-than-expected deceleration in industrial activity. Calls for measures to boost consumption persist amid global uncertainty. The IMF aligns with the World Bank's estimate, recognizing India's tag as the fastest-growing major economy.
The UK pledged £20 billion ($26 billion) on Sunday to help exporters including those affected by US tariffs, as President Donald Trump's sweeping stop-start import taxes roil global markets. Britain's finance ministry said the move would expand the UK's export finance package by £20 billion to a total of £80 billion, with "thousands of UK businesses affected by tariffs set to benefit."
Dr Krishna Ella, co-founder of Bharat Biotech, has been awarded the prestigious INSA India fellowship for 2025 for his significant contributions to vaccine technology and biotechnology. His work led to the development of India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin. Bharat Biotech, established in 1996, has delivered over nine billion vaccine doses worldwide.
Nokia has settled a patent dispute with Amazon over video technologies used in Amazon's streaming services and devices. The settlement resolves all ongoing litigation between the two companies. Nokia had accused Amazon of violating its patents for video compression and content delivery in October 2023. Details of the settlement remain confidential.