Bachatt: Making Daily Saving Simple for India’s Self-Employed
Millions of self-employed people, gig workers, and micro-entrepreneurs in India earn their living daily, but conventional financial products may not be enough for serious savings and wealth building. Recognising this gap, Bachatt was founded in 2024 with the bold vision of helping these earners develop easy savings habits similar to their spending habits, starting with…
Sumit
Leadership Lessons From K.V. Kamath
Padam Bhushan, Former MD & CEO of ICICI Bank, Ex. Chairman Infosys, Chairman and Independent Director of Jio Financial Services Limited “If I don’t have a candidate to replace you, your own growth is gone.” K.V. Kamath’s internal quote highlights the critical role of developing subordinates for both organisational and personal growth. He emphasises talent…
Himanshu
The Invisible Empire: Why Intangibles Reign Supreme
In 1975, physical assets such as factories and machinery made up 83% of the S&P 500’s market value, according to Ocean Tomo data. By 2020, this trend reversed, with intangibles rising to 90%. Currently, they account for approximately 80% of global enterprise value, as reported by Brand Finance’s 2024 Global Intangible Finance Tracker. This change…
Abdullah Ansari
The Great Rewiring – Reshaping of Talent, Data, and Capabilities
Envision the corporate environment as a lively ecosystem rather than a cold, mechanical system. For too long, different teams, visionary strategists, precise financial planners, and diligent operations crews have been like isolated islands within the same archipelago. Their unique languages and communication gaps hindered effective collaboration. As a result, decisions moved slowly, resources were misused…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
India’s Cash in Circulation Hits Record ₹40 lakh Crore
India’s cash in circulation has reached a record ₹40 lakh crore as of January 2026, marking an 11.1% increase compared to the same period last year. The sharp rise underscores the continued importance of physical currency in India’s financial system, even as digital payments grow rapidly nationwide. Despite the increase in absolute cash levels, cash…
India-UK CETA Set for April 2026 Implementation, 99% Exports to Go Duty-Free
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to be implemented by April 2026, according to an Indian government official. The agreement is currently awaiting parliamentary ratification in the United Kingdom, while approval from the Union Cabinet is required in India. Once approved, both CETA and the Double Contributions Convention (DCC) will be…
Why Access Controls Are Playing A Greater Role In Business Security?
While it has always been a concern for some businesses, we have begun to see a rise, in general, of businesses being much more aware of the concept of access and how it affects their security. Who you let onto your premises, physically or digitally, and how you monitor who has access to what, can…
John David
India to Get Textile Exports Benefits From the US
The Union Commerce Minister announced that India is likely to receive tariff benefits on textile exports, similar to those Bangladesh receives, under the United States’ trade agreement. Indian garment traders will be able to use American cotton once the deal is signed and will also enjoy zero tariffs from the US. Additionally, Piyush Goyal said…
Vipin
Global Market Volatility Impacts XRP Valuation Amid India Financial Transitions
Digital asset markets recently faced heavy pressure as total valuations dropped by 3% within a single day. Scrutinizing these fluctuations reveals how XRP maintains stability despite shifting regulatory demands in the Indian economy. Global trading floors recently witnessed a sharp correction, erasing 3% of market value in twenty-four hours. Bitcoin and Ethereum faced pressure, yet…
India-US Trade Deal Clause Revised Excludes“Pulses”
The White House revised the $500 billion clause a day after the fact sheet on the trade deal between India and the US was released. Says that India “intends to purchase” more US products, instead of having “committed” to a substitution which will help the PM Modi government refute the charge that it has given…
