Banks across the Asia–Pacific region are displaying stronger capital health than lenders in the United States and Western Europe, Moody’s said in its latest survey. The agency’s comparison of the largest banking institutions across major markets shows Asia–Pacific banks have accumulated strong capital levels under what it describes as tighter and more cautious regulatory oversight.The…
US President Donald Trump is once again floating the idea that tariffs could one day replace federal income taxes in the United States, reviving a proposal that has been the focus of his economic approach since the 2024 presidential campaign.Trump claims that the revenue generated from tariffs is rising fast enough to eventually eliminate the…
India’s defence aviation is set for a major boost, as Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin begin a dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The groundbreaking, that took place in Bengaluru on Monday, marks the latest expansion in the two companies’ long-running industrial ties.The ceremony was attended by…
When people tell me about their stock market disasters, the story is almost always familiar. It’s rare, “I bought a solid company at a sensible price, held it for years, and it went to zero.” What I usually hear is closer to, “I bought stock based on this story… this penny stock… this F&O trade…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are AB Capital, and Indus Towers. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting December 8, 2025:Nifty ViewThe benchmark index Nifty began December on…
The allotment of shares for Meesho’s Rs 5,421.20 crore IPO is scheduled for today, marking the next big step for what has become one of the most closely watched tech listings of the year. The public issue, which included a fresh issue of 38.29 crore shares and an offer for sale of 10.55 crore shares,…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting December 8, 2025) are Safari Industries, and JSW Steel. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Safari Industries 2362 2700 14 JSW Steel 1149 1350 17…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday raised concerns about the recent Hollywood deal that shook up the media landscape, Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. The US president, speaking to the media while arriving for the Kennedy Center Honors awards ceremony on Sunday, said that the proposed multi-billion-dollar acquisition raised concerns about market dominance. The streaming…
MUMBAI: RBI has granted in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to convert into a small finance bank, allowing it to enter lending, widen its product suite and build a stronger liability franchise while continuing current operations until final clearance. It is the RBI’s first such approval for any payments bank. Fino said it is reworking…
MUMBAI: RBI’s plans to add nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore to money markets will provide temporary relief but that may not be enough, analysts say. Further action could be required in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal, they said. If the rupee remains under pressure, RBI may need to use its reserves to limit…
