Author: Aruna Kaim

As Indian enterprises transition artificial intelligence from small-scale pilots to full production, Dell Technologies is making a major move to keep data workloads localized. Dell has launched its PowerStore Elite storage platform in India, aiming to give enterprises a highly secure, private cloud foundation that reduces dependency on expensive public cloud resources. The launch centers around a crucial market reality: companies are increasingly prioritizing data sovereignty, predictable cost models, and ultra-low latency—factors that public cloud architectures can make difficult to manage at scale. PowerStore Elite At a Glance: Architecture & Performance Feature Technical Specification / Metric Form Factor 3U Storage…

The Realme Watch S5 successfully combines a premium circular design, an incredibly bright display, and a highly reliable battery life. Priced at ₹7,999, it breaks away from the standard budget fitness tracker mold by introducing premium software and hardware features that are typically found only on much more expensive devices. Realme Watch S5 Specifications at a Glance Specification Details Display 1.43-inch AMOLED panel, 1000 nits peak brightness Build Quality Metal frame with a durable glass front Battery Life Up to 14 days (typical use) / ~4 days with heavy GPS usage GPS Built-in dual-band GPS Health Suite Heart rate, SpO₂,…

Summertime comfort doesn’t have to mean skyrocketing electricity bills. While air conditioners deliver instant, crisp relief, running them around the clock drains both power grids and your wallet. Investing in a high-performance tower or pedestal fan is a smart way to maximize air circulation. By keeping the air moving, these fans allow you to raise your AC’s set temperature, turn it off for a few hours, or skip it entirely on milder days. Here is a curated guide to the best energy-efficient fans that deliver strong airflow, sleek designs, and massive savings. Quick Comparison: Top 7 Performance Fans Product Name…

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest Financial Stability Report has flagged a projected rise in stressed assets across Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) over the next two years, alongside a gradual thinning of their capital buffers. While the broader shadow banking sector remains resilient and well above regulatory minimums, system-level stress tests of 174 NBFCs reveal pockets of increasing vulnerability through FY27. 1. Asset Quality Set to Deteriorate Driven by aggressive unsecured retail lending in recent years, bad loans within the shadow banking sector are projected to climb steadily: Baseline Scenario: The sector’s Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio is expected…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has highlighted a major divergence in the country’s microfinance sector: loan portfolios are finally expanding again, even as the total number of unique borrowers continues to decline. Data released in the RBI’s latest report reveals that the microfinance sector recorded its first quarter of credit growth after seven consecutive quarters of stagnation or contraction. 1. Loan Portfolios Rebound The microfinance sector’s gross loan portfolio witnessed its first expansion in nearly two years during the January–March 2026 quarter. This growth marks a crucial operational turning point for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)…

The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has appointed Sharmishtha Ghosh as its Executive Director for International Partnerships and Outreach. This newly created leadership role comes at a strategic juncture, with the BRICS alliance expanding to 11 member nations and India preparing to take over the grouping’s chairship. Key Priorities & Mandate In her new position, Ghosh will focus heavily on bolstering economic cooperation amid shifting global trade patterns toward South-South cooperation. Her core responsibilities include: Cross-Border Trade Corridors: Building practical, digital, and physical trade channels to help businesses seamlessly enter alternate member markets. Bilateral Investment: Encouraging and…

At the maiden stakeholder consultation for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) reforms on Tuesday, developers and operational units strongly urged the government to allow supplies to the domestic market to be settled in Indian Rupees (INR) rather than forcing foreign exchange realization. Faced with muted global demand, the industry argued that current regulations leave SEZs running well below their true capacity. The inter-ministerial committee, which was established in February, is using these consultations to build a blueprint for a comprehensive “SEZ 2.0” policy adapted to modern global trade realities. 1. The Case for Rupee Payments Currently, SEZ units providing services to…

The Japanese yen plunged to a historic four-decade low on Tuesday, touching 162.41 per dollar—a weakness not seen since 1986. Despite recent rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and previous massive market interventions totaling 11.7 trillion yen ($72.25 billion), the currency remains severely defensive. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that authorities are ready to “respond appropriately at any time,” sparking heavy market speculation that Tokyo may be forced into direct currency market intervention to prop up the sliding yen. 1. A Widening US-Japan Interest Rate Gap The fundamental driver behind the yen’s drop is the vast disparity between…

Female participation in cross-border investing among Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) has experienced a significant surge, growing by nearly 70% over the past year. A comprehensive study tracking NRI investors across 34 countries reveals that women now comprise 7.3% of the total NRI investor pool, a notable jump from 4.3% in the previous year. However, the report highlights a distinct geographic divide: female investor participation in Western markets is nearly 1.7 times higher than in Gulf nations. Financial Footprint by Region The data highlights how regional economic structures and household types directly impact investment behavior across the global Indian diaspora: Western Markets…

US stock indexes opened flat on Tuesday, the final trading day of a historic quarter. Despite looming global uncertainties—including the ongoing US-Iran war and market anxieties regarding oil and AI sectors—equities managed to hold their ground, capping off their strongest quarterly performance in years. Opening Numbers On the final morning of the quarter, major indexes showed minimal movement as investors paused to digest the massive gains accummulated over the previous three months: S&P 500: Decreased by 0.8 points (0.01%) to 7,441.27 Nasdaq Composite: Increased by 4.3 points (0.02%) to 25,824.47 Dow Jones Industrial Average: Decreased by 14.6 points (0.03%) to…