What is Mined Diamond? Diamonds begin their existence roughly 100 miles beneath the Earth’s surface, within the mantle. Over millions of years, intense heat and pressure fuse carbon atoms, transforming common carbon into the diamonds we know. Rarity of High Quality Diamonds: Not all diamonds share the same prestige. While abundant in nature, those truly captivating […]
Background In a surprising move that caught the market off-guard, the RBI announced a 100 basis points (1%) cut in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in its June 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. This move is aimed at keeping adequate liquidity surplus in the near to medium term to achieve effective and quicker monetary […]
The Indian hospitality industry is booming, projected to grow from US$281.8 Bn in 2025 to US$541.7 Bn by 2030, at a 14.0% CAGR. Despite this rapid growth, it remains underpenetrated, signaling significant future potential. Source: DRHP of Schloss Bangalore Limited Key Statistics and Growth Dynamics: The Numbers Game Number of Keys and Market Segmentation As […]
Global Landscape of PE-VC Compared to India: India’s PE-VC investments saw a healthy growth of approximately 9% in 2024, reaching around US$43 billion, up from US$39 billion in 2023. This growth aligns with the broader Asia-Pacific region, although it was slightly slower than global levels. India continues to be a dominant player in the Asia-Pacific […]
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR): Overview The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) is a regulatory standard under the Basel III framework, mandating banks to hold sufficient High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs) to cover net cash outflows over a 30-day stress period. This ensures banks can meet short-term obligations during financial stress, enhancing overall financial stability. LCR Ratio (in […]
RBI’s Record Dividend to Centre RBI declared its highest-ever dividend of ₹2.69 lakh cr to the central government for FY25, ~27% higher than the ₹2.11 lakh cr payout in FY24. Centre had budgeted ₹2.56 lakh cr as divided in FY26 from RBI and PSU banks/financial institutions combined. RBI’s dividend alone has surpassed the Centre’s budget […]
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