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Why (so many) Indians have stayed put in the UAE amid Iran war
Remittances show that many non-resident Indians may not want an immediate out, even as the threat of war looms large. We take a look at what is making them stay in the country.
22 Apr 2026
The Gulf Report: Abu Dhabi National Hotels takes a hit as war chills tourism
The listed hospitality group sees a drop in revenue and profit in the first quarter. Separately, China steps up engagement with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
22 Apr 2026
Yes Bank’s comeback is real, but incomplete
The beleaguered lender outperformed larger rivals—and itself—on several metrics in FY26, but one-offs and a still weak retail engine keep its investors on edge.
21 Apr 2026
ShareChat and the mirage of microdramas
The homegrown social startup is betting big on India’s latest content obsession—minute-long episodes of high-stakes dramas. Cut through the noise and the microdrama hype itself doesn’t add up.
20 Apr 2026
Groww holds its own in a bruised trading year
While rivals lost users, India’s largest broker leaned on lending and derivatives to deliver strong growth.
20 Apr 2026
SEBI amps up focus on commodity derivatives amid rising investor interest
The market regulator is once again considering allowing colocation in the segment to pave the way for a smooth trading experience as commodity derivatives are drawing investors in hordes.
19 Apr 2026
Jio Financial’s numbers tell an uneven story
Its lending business is doing the heavy lifting while payments and asset management lag, raising questions over its full-stack narrative.
19 Apr 2026
RBI’s fraud fix could give banks a headache
The regulator’s proposals to introduce checks and safety features in instant payments, if implemented, may end up testing banks.
16 Apr 2026
UAE rewrites crypto rules to raise the bar
The Capital Market Authority consolidates oversight, tightens compliance and reworks how virtual assets operate in the country.
15 Apr 2026
The Gulf Report: IMF slashes growth projections for Mideast amid Iran war
The regional economy is expected to take a big hit in 2026, venture capital activity is starting to show signs of strain, and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund has a new investment strategy.
15 Apr 2026