RBI bars banks, NBFCs from selling acquired stressed assets back to defaulting borrowers, related parties

New Reserve Bank of India norms will prevent lenders from reselling acquired assets to defaulting borrowers. These prudential rules apply to banks, small finance banks, and NBFCs starting October 2026. Specified non-financial assets are those obtained when resolving stressed loans from borrowers. Lenders must establish board-approved policies for acquiring and disposing of these assets. These…

Private insurers seek tweaks in unlisted investment plan

Private insurers want Irdai to change proposed investment norms for unlisted companies. They suggest linking exposure limits to shareholders’ funds instead of surplus. This change could unlock billions for investment in privately held businesses. The proposed framework may expand sector investment capacity significantly. Insurers seek greater flexibility in managing investment portfolios.

MSCI rejig could bring $2.3 billion into Indian stocks

An upcoming MSCI index rebalancing may introduce about $2.3 billion in passive investment flows. The global index provider will announce changes on August 12 after market close. Several Indian stocks are likely candidates for inclusion in the MSCI India Standard Index. These changes will impact index-linked exchange-traded funds and mutual funds. The rebalancing will become…

HSBC offers 19x FCNR(B) leverage in GIFT City

HSBC’s GIFT City unit offers NRIs significant leverage on FCNR deposits. An NRI can borrow up to nineteen times their own funds for deposits. This special deposit program attracts overseas dollar deposits and boosts inflows. The Reserve Bank of India temporarily relaxed interest rate ceilings for this purpose. This initiative aims to attract foreign exchange…

US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data

U.S. stocks slipped as chipmakers dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower despite solid economic data and strong earnings expectations. Semiconductor weakness offset gains in healthcare, while rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions added pressure. Investors remain cautious amid volatility, even as retail sales and labor data signal underlying economic resilience.