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RBI Loan Pricing Rules: External Benchmarks, APR Caps and the April 2027 Deadline

RBI draft rules push banks toward external benchmarks, cap total charges on small-value loans and set an April 2027 effective date for new pricing framework.

Commodities18d ago

India's planned coal capacity nearly doubles to 638 mtpa

India's coal pipeline hit 638 mtpa in 2025, driving most of an 11% global rise to 2,521 mtpa. The government targets 1.5 billion tonnes by 2030.

Stocks18d ago

Hormuz ship traffic sinks to 3-month low as Iran disputes Trump

Traffic dropped 90% from pre-attack levels to a five-day average of 13 vessels. Iran says the strait stays shut until its demands are met, including sanctions relief and troop withdrawals.

Stocks18d ago

Karnataka clears ₹6,253 crore industrial projects, 30,054 jobs

Karnataka clears 83 industrial projects worth ₹6,253 crore, generating 30,054 jobs. 69 projects outside Bengaluru support the 'Beyond Bengaluru' push. Sectors include aerospace, food processing, IT and renewable energy.

Stocks18d ago

AI Second Brain Cohort 2 Adds Alumni Mentors

Tiago Forte's AI Second Brain returns Sep. 17 with alumni mentors, active attention tools, and computer use integration. Free master prompt session Aug. 26.

Commodities18d ago

Indian stocks set for muted open as crude holds above $89

Crude above $89 keeps sentiment measured even as Asian markets rally on Fed pause bets. Tata Group stocks in focus after chairman resigns.

Stocks18d ago

AI watermark clash: Leavitt post triggers 'Made with AI' label

A 'Made with AI' label on Leavitt's X post reignites the AI watermark debate. Anthropic's Claude embeds watermarks; YouTube, Substack, Pinterest launch detection tools.

Commodities18d ago

Corazon Mining Drills Historic Wembley Gold Mine in Maiden Program

Corazon Mining starts maiden RC drilling at Feather Cap's historic Wembley mine, targeting high-grade gold extensions beneath and along strike from past workings. Results could define a new WA gold growth platform.

Stocks18d ago

India Panel's Director Age Cut Draws Governance Warnings

A parliamentary panel backs cutting the managing director age floor to 18 from 21. Mint's editorial board says the governance risk argues for delay.

Crypto18d ago

Blockchain Association Backs Custodia in Fed Account Fight

The crypto lobbying group filed an amicus brief as Custodia takes its Fed account denial to the Supreme Court, setting up a key precedent for bank-like access.

Commodities18d ago

Chevron's 49 Alpha Score: Mixed Signals for a Hedge Fund Favorite

Chevron's Alpha Score of 49/100 signals a mixed risk-return profile. The hedge fund favorite's 2026 Tengiz catalyst could shift the score. Full analysis.

Stocks18d ago

McDonald's Adds Red Bull to Menu as It Seeks to Boost U.S. Traffic

McDonald's will sell Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer starting Aug. 17 as part of a broader beverage expansion. The move follows a weaker Q2. Alpha Score 50 reflects mixed signals.