Indian equities face a mix of domestic and global factors, with crude oil prices, foreign fund flows, currency movements and developments in global markets likely to remain key areas of focus. The trajectory of oil prices could remain important for investor sentiment, particularly as elevated energy costs have already featured prominently in market commentary. Investors…

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman described artificial intelligence as “a double edged sword”, warning that while it can help detect fraud, it can also be used to perpetrate it. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Sitharaman also added that innovation should expand efficiency without creating new forms of systemic fragility.Cautioning about the risks linked to…

NEW DELHI: Govt on Thursday said the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI payments should be treated the same way as plastic payments, which are not passed on to consumers and will ask the Indian Bank Association (IBA) to ensure that merchants don’t burden customers once the new regime kicks in next month. Govt is…