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Ray Dalio flags risk of capital war as geopolitics unsettle global financial markets
Markets stay resilient as Trump-era geopolitical risks fail to shake investors
The opening weeks of 2026 have delivered a series of dramatic geopolitical developments tied to the United States, ranging from the capture of Venezuela’s president to sharp rhetoric surrounding Iran’s handling of domestic unrest and renewed discussion of using force to secure Greenland. Yet, in contrast to the gravity of these headlines, global equity markets have continued to post steady gains, raising questions about why investors appear largely unfazed by rising international tensions
Markets stay resilient as Trump-era geopolitical risks fail to shake investors
The opening weeks of 2026 have delivered a series of dramatic geopolitical developments tied to the United States, ranging from the capture of Venezuela’s president to sharp rhetoric surrounding Iran’s handling of domestic unrest and renewed discussion of using force to secure Greenland. Yet, in contrast to the gravity of these headlines, global equity markets have continued to post steady gains, raising questions about why investors appear largely unfazed by rising international tensions
New Insurance Laws In India: Will Claim Settlements Really Improve For Policyholders
India has ushered in a new phase of insurance regulation with Parliament clearing the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, a move that comes at a time when trust between insurers and policyholders is increasingly strained. For millions of Indians, insurance is ultimately judged not by policy documents or premium receipts but by the ease and fairness of claim settlement. Delays, repeated document requests, late-stage exclusions, and opaque rejections have long plag
New Insurance Laws In India: Will Claim Settlements Really Improve For Policyholders
India has ushered in a new phase of insurance regulation with Parliament clearing the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, a move that comes at a time when trust between insurers and policyholders is increasingly strained. For millions of Indians, insurance is ultimately judged not by policy documents or premium receipts but by the ease and fairness of claim settlement. Delays, repeated document requests, late-stage exclusions, and opaque rejections have long plag
PAN Aadhaar Link Deadline Near What Happens If You Miss December 31
With just days left before the December 31, 2025 deadline, taxpayers across India are being urged to check whether their PAN is linked with Aadhaar. The warning comes from the Income Tax Department, which has made it clear that failure to complete the linking process on time could lead to serious financial and tax-related disruptions. PAN Aadhaar linking is the process of connecting an ind
PAN Aadhaar Link Deadline Near What Happens If You Miss December 31
With just days left before the December 31, 2025 deadline, taxpayers across India are being urged to check whether their PAN is linked with Aadhaar. The warning comes from the Income Tax Department, which has made it clear that failure to complete the linking process on time could lead to serious financial and tax-related disruptions. PAN Aadhaar linking is the process of connecting an ind
Defence Personnel Get Special Home Loans as Lenders Shift Strategy
India’s housing finance sector is witnessing a strategic shift as lenders begin treating defence personnel as a separate borrower category rather than grouping them under standard salaried profiles. With urban housing demand cooling and competition intensifying in metro markets, lenders are increasingly turning to defence families as stable, long-term borrowers who require customised solutions rather than generic home loan products. This change in approach has been highlighted by
Defence Personnel Get Special Home Loans as Lenders Shift Strategy
India’s housing finance sector is witnessing a strategic shift as lenders begin treating defence personnel as a separate borrower category rather than grouping them under standard salaried profiles. With urban housing demand cooling and competition intensifying in metro markets, lenders are increasingly turning to defence families as stable, long-term borrowers who require customised solutions rather than generic home loan products. This change in approach has been highlighted by
Aadhaar-PAN Link, ATM Fees, and More: Key Financial Changes From July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, several important changes in the financial sector will come into effect, impacting individual taxpayers, bank customers, and railway travelers. These changes include new regulations for Aadhaar-PAN linking, increased banking fees, and adjustments in railway ticket prices. Below are some of the key updates that individuals should be aware of: Aadhaar-PAN Linking
Aadhaar-PAN Link, ATM Fees, and More: Key Financial Changes From July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, several important changes in the financial sector will come into effect, impacting individual taxpayers, bank customers, and railway travelers. These changes include new regulations for Aadhaar-PAN linking, increased banking fees, and adjustments in railway ticket prices. Below are some of the key updates that individuals should be aware of: Aadhaar-PAN Linking
RBI Cuts Interest Rate by 25 bps: Impact on Markets, Banking & Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis points cut in the benchmark interest rate, marking its first reduction in five years. The decision, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, aims to boost economic activity but was met with mixed reactions from investors. Despite expectations of a rate cut, the market remained cautious as the RBI maintained a neutral stance without introducing additional liquidity measures. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued outflows amid concerns ove
RBI Cuts Interest Rate by 25 bps: Impact on Markets, Banking & Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis points cut in the benchmark interest rate, marking its first reduction in five years. The decision, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, aims to boost economic activity but was met with mixed reactions from investors. Despite expectations of a rate cut, the market remained cautious as the RBI maintained a neutral stance without introducing additional liquidity measures. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued outflows amid concerns ove









