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The Reserve Bank of India has revoked the Certificates of Registration of 35 non-banking financial companies after they failed to meet mandatory regulatory standards. The cancellations, carried out between December 9 and December 31, 2025, were executed under the RBI Act, 1934. As a result, these entities are no longer authorised to operate as NBFCs, reinforcing the central bank’s focus on financi
Ray Dalio views the skyrocketing price of gold not just as a profit-making trend, but as a distress signal for the global financial system. To him, it is a symptom of a deeper illness in the economy.
The article examines Tata Group’s broad decline in market value, with Tata Consultancy Services as a key driver and notable impacts across its vehicles, consumer, and metals units. It contextualises the fall within macroeconomic pressures and sector trends, highlighting resilience in some segments such as Tata Steel and Titan.
Gold loans with overdraft facilities function as flexible revolving credit lines secured by gold collateral, enabling borrowers to withdraw funds as needed up to an approved limit, overdraft options charge interest only on the utilized amount.
Following the US military’s daring Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3, 2026, which captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Caracas, China has vehemently condemned the action as a violation of sovereignty and international law. With over $105 billion in loans and aid tied to oil supplies since 2006, Beijing faces significant financial uncertainty as political upheaval th
As the US attacked Venezuela and captured its leader the world gold and silver prices are skyrocketing, the same is reflected in the local market as well. Here are today’s gold and silver rates in Chennai.
Following the US special forces capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026, Venezuela’s Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president to ensure governmental continuity. Rodriguez, a loyal socialist known as Maduro’s “tiger” for fierce policy defense, also serves as finance and oil minister.
As India welcomed 2026, Swiggy recorded massive food orders on New Year’s Eve 2025, with biryani leading overwhelmingly—over 2.18 lakh orders placed before 7:30 PM alone. Burgers followed with more than 90,000 orders by 9 PM. Bengaluru residents opted for healthier choices with nearly 2,000 salads, while comfort seekers ordered over 9,000 khichdis. Gajar ka halwa emerged as the favorite dessert wi
Thousands of Indian taxpayers are facing delays in income tax refunds for Assessment Year 2025-26 after receiving SMS and email alerts from the Income Tax Department. Refunds have been withheld under the risk management process due to discrepancies in ITR filings, such as mismatches with Form 26AS, AIS, or invalid deduction claims. Taxpayers are urged to review their returns and file revised ITRs
Platinum emerged as 2025’s top precious metal performer, soaring over 150% to record highs above $2,300/oz from under $1,000, surpassing silver’s 140% and gold’s 70% gains. Driven by South African supply shortages, surging ETF inflows, industrial demand in catalytic converters and hydrogen tech, plus rising Chinese buying, platinum’s 10-session streak marks its strongest rally since 2017, redefini
