Economy

Rupee slips 8 paise against US dollar as crude prices continue to rise
Economy

Rupee slips 8 paise against US dollar as crude prices continue to rise

On Tuesday, the Indian rupee began its day lower against the US dollar, reflecting a sense of caution in global markets due to concerns over the ongoing West Asia crisis. The rise in crude oil prices, combined with declines in domestic equity markets, has further pressured the rupee. However, support came from foreign institutional investor inflows and intervention from the RBI, with the rupee trading at 95.

BTC News Desk · 11 Aug, 11:15 am

India’s LPG dependence on U.S. | Explained
Economy

India’s LPG dependence on U.S. | Explained

India’s reliance on the U.S. for two-thirds of its LPG assumes significance, signalling prudent diversification of sources amid the crisis in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which suggests that the country’s LPG security cannot be anchored to a single geography

BTC News Desk · 11 Aug, 10:33 am

$500 bn AI boom: Nvidia, Wall Street giants join hands for chip, data centre push
Economy

$500 bn AI boom: Nvidia, Wall Street giants join hands for chip, data centre push

Nvidia has joined forces with six prominent financial institutions to enhance AI infrastructure funding. The collaboration will see these firms create platforms aimed at financing companies that purchase Nvidia hardware. The goal is to harness over $500 billion in external capital, positioning AI chips as a fresh asset class that encourages the growth of AI technology and data centers.

BTC News Desk · 11 Aug, 9:41 am

UPI and the cost of policy reversal
Economy

UPI and the cost of policy reversal

The government’s proposal to allow an MDR of 0.25–0.5% on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 reverses a decade-long policy; taxing the payment rail could weaken incentives for banks and fintechs to invest in UPI while undermining its role in financial inclusion, formalisation and wider digital adoption

BTC News Desk · 11 Aug, 9:25 am