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Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pumped ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities between August 1 and 15, but the bigger story was where that money went — and where it came from. Financial services, automobiles and consumer-facing sectors emerged as the clear favourites, while telecom, capital goods, power and realty saw sizeable outflows, according to a…
Import businesses have felt the impact as rerouted cargo vessels clog unprepared African ports, tying up inventory. Asset-light corporations are becoming asset-heavier organizations as the on-again, off-again closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global supply chains. During the 30 days preceding Aug. 17, an average of 16.9 ships passed through the Strait…
Banks are rebuilding payments systems for transactions that may soon be initiated by software rather than people. That prospect changes what issuers need from the technology beneath a payment. Caio Reis, vice president of strategy at Thales, told PYMNTS in an interview that artificial intelligence purchasing sits at the center of several developments that are…
21 August 2026 Compared with June 2026: median consumer perceptions of inflation over the past 12 months decreased slightly, as did median expectations for inflation over the next 12 months and three years ahead, while median expectations for inflation five years ahead remained unchanged; expectations for nominal income growth over the next 12 months decreased,…
Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi showed off its humanoid robot in Beijing at the World Humanoid Conference in August 2026. Evelyn Cheng | CNBC BEIJING — The big challenge for humanoid robots is still getting the technology to work well, according to industry leaders speaking alongside the World Robot Conference in Beijing this week. Robots…
When it comes to productivity, there is no shortage of tips. I’ve tried many of them (some of which I’ve written about for this publication). But in the end, I’ve largely stuck to a similar practice: I have a to-do list ranked from most important to least important each day. This system has worked well…
Welcome to The 6 a.m. CFO, where finance chiefs share how they jump-start their days and engage with the tasks that are in front of them. Today, Figure’s CFO, Macrina Kgil, shares her morning routine. Be sure to check out the entire 6 a.m. CFO series, and if you’d like to be featured in a…
The private sector lender has raised $500 million with notes carrying a coupon rate of 5.159 per cent and maturing in three years 1 min read Last Updated : Aug 21 2026 | 12:51 PM IST HDFC Bank has raised $1.75 billion through overseas bonds to fund its business growth. HDFC Bank ,…
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning for investors regarding “risky” investments such as Mini-bonds and Loan Notes. The regulator cautions that these securities typically set a term for a return of the principal, along with interest, but if the firm goes bust, you can lose all of your money. These products were…
The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board adopted new guidance governing the auditor’s responsibility for identifying fraud or suspected fraud in a financial statement. Processing Content The revised guidance aims to clarify and enhance those responsibilities under the older guidance and takes effect in December 2028. The ASB’s adoption of Statement on Auditing Standards…