digital currency

Rupee depreciation is not new, what is new however is the rapid pace at which it is falling. It’s the biggest risk for India’s external sector resilience at the moment. In just over a year, the rupee has depreciated over 14%.

India's enduring love for gold spans centuries, evolving from tradition to modern investment. Women hold vast reserves, and the market is set for significant growth. Digital gold and ETFs are gaining traction alongside traditional jewellery. Gold remains a symbol of prosperity, security, and auspiciousness for Indians across generations.

A Pune restaurant offered diners a choice on paying service charges. This move transformed a mandatory fee into a voluntary gesture. Indians spend significantly on dining out daily. Food is a key part of celebrations and connections. This approach ensures tipping remains a positive experience, reflecting good service and customer satisfaction.

In a decade, India built the world’s largest population-scale real-time payments system. It changed not just banking, but behaviour itself

Facing a widening trade deficit, India's Prime Minister urges reduced gold purchases. Industry bodies propose tapping into the nation's vast household gold reserves. Their plan involves using refined household gold for domestic demand and channeling imported gold into jewellery exports via gold metal loans, aiming to boost working capital and cut imports.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt lifestyle changes to conserve foreign exchange and mitigate the economic impact of global energy crises. Key suggestions include reducing fuel consumption by using public transport, carpooling, and opting for electric vehicles, alongside reviving work-from-home policies and limiting discretionary spending on gold and foreign travel.

A multi-state investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak has widened, involving the CBI and Rajasthan Police. The alleged leak, traced from Maharashtra to Haryana and Rajasthan, led to the cancellation of the exam taken by nearly 22.79 lakh candidates. Authorities are probing a network suspected of selling leaked questions for substantial sums.

Despite additional ad breaks being woven into the game, no broadcaster in India or China has shown interest in shelling out the millions that Fifa wants.

Ranveer Singh's dramatic rooftop scene in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' was filmed without any visual effects, showcasing the film's commitment to practical filmmaking. The intense sequence, shot in heavy rain and red lighting at a real printing press, involved intricate set design and meticulous attention to detail, proving the makers' dedication to grounded execution over digital shortcuts.

Pakistan's economy faces sustained pressure with double-digit inflation likely to persist due to surging global oil prices amid the Middle East crisis. Rising energy costs and regional instability are projected to slow GDP growth and widen the current account deficit, impacting the stock market and currency.

In Emilia-Romagna, Italy, hundreds of thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are stored in climate-controlled warehouses, serving as valuable collateral for loans. This unique financial system allows producers to overcome cash flow challenges caused by the cheese's lengthy aging process, ensuring the industry's continued operation and growth.