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Registered investment advisers face an existential threat

Fewer than 1,000 of them remain, hobbled by fee caps, high compliance costs, and an uneven playing field with MF distributors

23 Apr 2026

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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