Regional conflict-driven curbs weigh on flow: FCNR(B) inflows may miss initial estimates, says HDFC Bank CEO

Expected FCNR(B) deposit inflows are now projected at fifty to fifty-five billion dollars. Taxation complexities for nonresidents and tighter West Asian liquidity are impacting these mobilizations. Early estimates had not fully factored in the tax impact on non-resident Indians. The Reserve Bank of India’s special incentives for this program will conclude on September thirtieth. HDFC…

Alphabet, Intel in focus as US earnings season gathers steam

Corporate earnings season is gathering steam with key updates expected soon. Alphabet and Intel reports will influence the market-leading artificial intelligence trade. High profit expectations and Iran war uncertainty are currently impacting investor sentiment. The S&P 500 saw a weekly decline, driven by semiconductor share pullbacks. However, the benchmark index remains significantly up for the…