A Strategic Alignment in India’s Gold Lending Sector: Analyzing the Regulatory Sanction of Bain Capital’s Joint Control over Manappuram Finance

A landmark shift in the ownership architecture of the Indian non-banking financial sector was documented on Saturday, February 14, 2026, as it was officially confirmed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had granted final approval for a significant equity acquisition in Manappuram Finance by affiliates of Bain Capital. The regulatory clearance allows for the […]

India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach Record High: Significance and Implications

India’s foreign exchange reserves have surged for the sixth consecutive week, reaching an all-time high of $645.58 billion as of March 29, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This notable increase, totaling $2.95 billion in the reporting week, underscores India’s proactive measures to bolster its financial resilience amid […]