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RBI issues Master Direction for Credit Derivatives
In pursuance of the announcement made in the Union Budget for FY 2026-27, to enable the introduction of derivatives on credit indices and total return swaps on corporate bonds, the Reserve Bank of India had issued Draft Directions on February 6, 2026, seeking feedback from market participants, stakeholders and other interested parties. The feedback received on the draft directions has been examined and consequent modifications have been suitably incorporated in the final Master Directions.
Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection Day 7: Shahid Kapoor's Film Records Expected Weekday Drop, Mints This Amount
Despite the expected weekday slowdown, Cocktail 2 has managed to post a respectable opening-week total in India and overseas.
Should You Invest an Extra Rs 20,000 Every Month Or Prepay Your Home Loan?
When you prepay your home loan, the total interest you pay over the loan tenure reduces.
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugs
The Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of the current 60% of total shelf life. This move aims to simplify business operations and ensure medicine availability. The change, however, will not affect specialized drugs like biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals. Officials believe this will cut down wastage and improve inventory management, ultimately benefiting patients.
Turtlemint Fintech IPO listing date on 29 June: Here’s what GMP hints ahead of debut
Turtlemint Fintech IPO listing is scheduled on 29 June, after a subscription period from 19 to 23 June. The IPO received strong demand, particularly from retail investors. The share price is fixed between ₹144-152, with a total offering value of up to ₹660.72 crore.
Amazon will look at acquisitions, continue to work with govt on expanding AI capabilities: Andy Jassy, CEO
Amazon is significantly boosting its India investment, committing an additional $48 billion by 2030, bringing the total to nearly $90 billion. CEO Andy Jassy highlighted opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and quick commerce, emphasizing India's crucial role in Amazon's global strategy. The company sees substantial growth potential as retail and IT sectors increasingly shift online and to the cloud, despite operating under India's marketplace model.
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in May
India’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, according to RBI data. Net card additions rose 34% year-on-year to 1.02 million, while total spending increased only 6.3% to ₹2.02 lakh crore.
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in May
India’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, according to RBI data. Net card additions rose 34% year-on-year to 1.02 million, while total spending increased only 6.3% to ₹2.02 lakh crore.
RBI notifies final credit derivatives directions, expands risk-management tools
The RBI has issued final directions for credit derivatives, paving the way for products such as credit index derivatives and total return swaps while expanding risk-management options for market participants as part of broader bond market reforms.
Reserve Bank of India issues final rules on credit derivatives
The rules will allow resident Indian non-retail users to deploy instruments such as credit default swaps and total return swaps without any restrictions on purpose, while limiting the use of these instruments by non-resident users for hedging purposes.
Reserve Bank of India issues final rules on credit derivatives
The rules will allow resident Indian non-retail users to deploy instruments such as credit default swaps and total return swaps without any restrictions on purpose, while limiting the use of these instruments by non-resident users for hedging purposes.
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per cent
HDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%. The insurer solidified its position among the top three, achieving a 10.8% new business market share. Profit after tax reached Rs 1,910 crore, and assets under management grew to Rs 3.75 lakh crore.