Recently, in the hallowed lecture halls of the Gujarat National Law University, a quiet but seismic truth was laid bare. Rameez Raja, a Senior Research Fellow from Aligarh Muslim University, did not just deliver a lecture; he held up a mirror to a nation that prides itself on a booming economy, only to reveal a gaping void. He showed us a class of people who are stateless in their own country, not in geography, but in the ledgers of the state. India’s transgender and eunuch communities are standing on the outside of the financial system, peering in through a glass wall they are not permitted to break.

Can Fin Homes has been quietly building a reputation for stability in the housing finance space. The company’s loan book has crossed ₹40,000 crore, reflecting steady growth despite prepayments and balance transfers slowing momentum.

The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement comes after intense negotiations since the re-launch of negotiations in 2022. The announcement marks the culmination of years of sustained dialogue and cooperation between India and the EU, demonstrating the political will and shared vision to deliver a balanced, modern, and rules-based economic and trade partnership.

The surge in gold and silver prices has filled investors’ pockets, but there are still some who missed out on this rally. If they don’t want to take such a big risk now, they can still earn well by investing in other metals.

The mood around IDFC First Bank shifted suddenly, almost overnight. It felt as if everything had turned upside down. A fraud of ₹590 crore was uncovered at its Chandigarh branch, linked to accounts associated with the Haryana government. The news shook the market. The government’s response was swift and stern—the bank was de-empanelled, stripped of its role in handling state transactions.

The journey ahead for small-cap mutual funds looks set to be quite volatile. In recent times, this category has not delivered strong returns, which is why hopes of improvement are now beginning to stir in funds that had remained stagnant for a while.