The Indian government is considering tax incentives for sovereign green bond buyers in the upcoming Union budget to boost demand. Investor interest has declined over two years, with subscriptions falling short of targets.
MacKay Shields' municipal investment arm highlights compelling opportunities in long-dated US state and local debt, citing less crowded market segments and attractive yields compared to Treasuries.
Despite its Water Plus status, Indore faces India's highest water tariffs and toxic supply concerns. Learn about the city's struggle with infrastructure and cost.
The upcoming Union Budget will unveil a plan to strengthen India's urban local bodies, focusing on own-revenue generation and market-linked financing like municipal bonds. Read more.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Daily corporate bond trading hit a record $50 billion in 2025, fueled by AI infrastructure spending and private credit growth. Experts predict even higher volumes for 2026. Read more.
The Indian National Congress reports a sharp 50% fall in political donations for 2023-24, raising questions about funding challenges ahead of elections. Read the full analysis.
The BJP received a staggering ₹6,088 crore in political donations for FY25, 12 times more than Congress. Discover the top donors and the role of electoral trusts. Read the full breakdown.
Japan's 10-year government bond yield surged to a 26-year peak of 2.1% as markets anticipate more rate hikes from the Bank of Japan following its recent increase. Explore the global market implications.
BJP received over ₹6,000 crore in political donations in 2024-25, 12 times Congress' ₹522 crore. Electoral trusts dominate funding post-SC scrapping electoral bonds. Full donor list revealed.
Trinamool Congress declared Rs 184.96 crore from 448 donors in 2024-25, a three-fold jump. Top donors include Prudent Electoral Trust, a lottery distributor, and Bengal-based firms. Details inside.
Explore the growing influence of money in Indian politics, analyzing election expenditure trends, corporate funding, and the implications for democracy. Understand the financial dynamics shaping governance.
Wall Street predicts a multi-year boom for emerging markets in 2026, with record inflows and outperforming stocks. Discover why investors are shifting capital from the US. Read more.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's declared funding jumped to Rs 33.2 crore in 2024-25, a 174% rise. Mining giant Vedanta contributed Rs 20 crore. Explore the full donor breakdown and analysis here.
The ruling TDP and ally Jana Sena in Andhra Pradesh received bulk funds from pharma, solar, and real estate firms in 2024-25, as per EC reports. TDP's donations dipped to Rs 83.03 crore. Explore the key donors and trends.
Maharashtra Municipal Council election results 2025 declared for Nanded and Latur. Get the full list of winning candidates and party-wise performance analysis here.
BJP's donations surged 53% to Rs 6,073 crore in 2024-25 after SC scrapped electoral bonds. 52% came from trusts, top donors include Serum Institute, Vedanta. Read the full analysis.
After Supreme Court scrapped electoral bonds, corporate-backed trusts' political donations surged over 200% to Rs 3,811 crore in FY25, with BJP receiving 82% of total funds. Explore the data and key donors.
Kerala High Court division bench stays single judge order, permitting ED to continue proceedings against KIIFB over alleged FEMA violations in Masala Bond funds usage. Details inside.
Kerala High Court grants 3-month stay on ED's FEMA show-cause notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan over KIIFB Masala Bonds. Details on the land use allegations and court's interim order inside.
Gautam Adani's private firm, Adani Infra, is set to raise over $1 billion via bonds and will oversee all infrastructure projects for listed Adani Group companies, aiming to capture margins internally.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and ex-finance minister T M Thomas Isaac move High Court against ED's FEMA notices on KIIFB's Masala Bonds. Hearing scheduled for Thursday. Read the full details.
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Sebi raises HVDLE threshold to ₹5,000 crore, easing compliance for NBFCs, HFCs & others. Move aims to boost corporate bond market & ease of doing business. Details inside.
India's corporate bond market is witnessing a structural shift as regulatory pushes and investor demand drive issuers towards exchange-listed bonds. Discover the data and expert insights behind this trend.
Kerala High Court halts ED proceedings against KIIFB over Masala Bonds. Justice V G Arun questions ED's authority & land acquisition claims. Read the full legal analysis.
Japanese government bond yields remained stable as traders await crucial US employment figures and the Bank of Japan's rate decision. Key insights on fiscal concerns and market outlook inside.
Indian Railway Finance Corp, Power Finance Corp, and Sidbi withdraw bond issuances worth thousands of crores as yields remain high despite RBI's recent rate cut, signaling a disconnect between policy and markets.
Relationship science shows long-term happiness is built on small, repeatable weeknight rituals like shared meals and emotional check-ins, not grand gestures. Discover the 7 key habits.
Frontier markets like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ghana are investor darlings in 2025, with indices soaring over 40%. Discover why fund managers are bullish for 2026 and which economies offer the next big opportunity.