Economic & Finance News

India's GST collections rise 8.1% YoY to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February

India's Goods and Services Tax collection saw a significant increase. Gross GST revenue for February 2026 reached Rs 1.83 lakh crore, an 8.1% rise compared to the previous year. For [...]

Q3 FDI inflows up 16.6% on-year, US second top source in April-December

India FDI inflows: Singapore was the top source of overseas investments in April-December this fiscal, followed by the US. FDI equity inflows in July-September FY26 were $16.4 billion. [...]

RBI's additional liquidity support to wind down after March, bankers say

The RBI’s recent liquidity infusion, which has pushed overnight rates below the repo rate to ease funding stress, is seen by bankers as a temporary, tactical move rather than a [...]

India amends tax treaty with France, drops most favoured nation clause

India and France have updated their tax treaty. This agreement changes how dividends are taxed between the two nations. French companies with large stakes in Indian firms will see a [...]

India's economy shows resilience in January: RBI bulletin highlights strong growth and favorable outlook

In January, India's economic landscape showcased resilience, with industrial production and service sectors experiencing consistent growth. Publicly traded companies noted impressive sales figures, particularly within the manufacturing domain. Anticipated trade [...]

Gujarat tables Rs 4.08 lakh cr Budget, 10.2% higher compared to last year

Gujarat's Finance Minister Kanu Desai unveiled a ₹4,08,053 crore budget for 2026-27. The plan prioritizes developing six regions as growth hubs. Significant funds are allocated for sports infrastructure to prepare [...]

States urged to expedite capex proposals, use up funds before March 31

The government is pushing states to quickly approve and implement projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure scheme. Over ₹1.04 lakh crore has already been released. With [...]

Cash craze: Currency in circulation touches record Rs 40 lakh crore

The amount of cash circulating in the economy has hit an all-time peak of Rs 40 lakh crore in January, after rising 11.1% year-on-year. Yet, interestingly, the cash-to-GDP ratio has [...]

RBI governor Malhotra urges MSMEs to formalize, digitize, and maintain credit discipline for resilience

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged MSMEs to embrace formalization, credit discipline, and digital payments for enhanced resilience and competitiveness. The central bank reiterated its commitment to improving access to timely [...]

For $10 trillion GDP by 2035, India needs to draw on patient capital: Spark Capital CEO Rama Rao at ET Now GBS

India needs patient capital to achieve its $10 trillion GDP target by 2035, according to Spark Capital's Y Rama Rao. He highlighted the success of South Korea and Singapore in [...]

Tokyo to Mumbai: The Japanese are pouring big money into India

India has emerged as Japan's most promising market, driving significant Japanese investment. Mizuho Bank Global CEO Masahiko Kato highlighted a strategic push to build an India-Japan corridor, supporting businesses in [...]

CPSEs, Railways, NHAI, DMRC maintain capex momentum, spending nears ₹6.7 Lakh crore

Public sector companies and four major government bodies maintained their capital spending this fiscal year. Their expenditure reached ₹6.67 lakh crore by January, nearly matching last year's ₹6.79 lakh crore. [...]

GST summons are for inquiry, don't amount to detention: HC

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that summonses issued under the CGST Act serve solely for the purpose of inquiries and recording statements, and do not [...]

Unclaimed bank deposits of Rs 72,454 crore lying with DEA Fund: MoS Finance

Over Rs 72,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits are held by the RBI's DEA Fund by January 2026. Steps are being taken to help people find their lost money. The [...]

Govt flags backlog of 24.6 lakh ITRs pending beyond 90 days

More than 24 lakh income tax returns remain unprocessed for over 90 days. This is out of nearly 8.80 crore returns filed for Assessment Year 2025-26 by February 4, 2026. [...]

Market News

Adani Ports shares plunge 6% as escalating Iran-Israel war sparks concerns around Haifa port

Adani Ports shares fell sharply as the Iran–Israel conflict intensified, raising concerns over potential disruptions at its Haifa Port operations. While the company said all assets remain secure, escalating retaliatory [...]

Pakistan's KSE-30 index crashes 10%, biggest drop on record as Mideast tensions escalate

Pakistan's KSE-30 Index experienced its largest-ever plunge, falling 7.3% after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Pro-Iran protests across the country, [...]

Shanghai stocks close at 10-year high as Iran conflict boosts energy and gold shares; HK drops

Shanghai stocks closed at a 10-year high on Monday, bucking ​regional weakness in the wake of ​the Iran conflict as investors snapped up energy, gold and defence shares. [...]

Stock Market Holi Holiday 2026: Will NSE & BSE be closed on March 3 or 4?

Indian stock markets, BSE and NSE, will be closed on Tuesday, March 3, for the Holi holiday. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India will have a partial closure. The National [...]

European shares touch two-week lows on Middle East conflict

European markets tumbled Monday as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing energy and defense stocks higher. The STOXX 600 saw a significant drop, its lowest since mid-February. Airlines and banks bore [...]

FIIs doubled their stake in 6 stocks; 3 surge over 15% just 2 months

FIIs boosted stakes across 300+ stocks in Q3 FY26—doubling exposure in six names—though returns since January have diverged sharply. [...]

LT Foods, KRBL & other rice stocks fall up to 11% as Israel-Iran war flares up. Here's why

Rice exporter stocks fell sharply on Monday as the Israel–Iran conflict intensified, raising fears of trade disruption in key Middle East markets. Iran, India’s second-largest basmati buyer, is central to [...]

AI Tool Sudarshan: SEBI Chief shares how unethical finfluencer are being weeded out
Best places to hide in war: 20 stocks analysts say to bet on amid US-Iran conflict

Global markets are experiencing volatility due to Middle East tensions. Indian equities are bracing for this uncertainty. Analysts suggest certain stocks in energy, metals, IT, pharma, defence, and banking could [...]

Jefferies calls Israel-Iran conflict a buying opportunity; warns Hormuz, crude shock risks for India

Jefferies sees the Israel-Iran conflict as a potential buying opportunity but warns of macro risks if crude prices spike due to Hormuz disruption. India faces exposure through oil imports, exports [...]

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Iran-Israel war: Over 30 listed Indian companies face Middle East exposure risk. Are you holding these stocks?

More than 30 listed Indian companies face rising geopolitical risk as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US threatens supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Exposure spans infrastructure, [...]

Sebi deploys AI tool 'Sudarshan', removes 1.2 lakh misleading 'finfluencer' posts: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has removed over 1.2 lakh misleading posts by unregistered financial influencers. Using an AI tool named Sudarshan, Sebi tracks violations in the digital [...]

Asian Paints, other paint stocks plunge up to 6% as Israel-Iran war fuels rally in crude oil prices: What lies ahead?

Paint stocks like Asian Paints and Indigo Paints plunged up to 6% as crude oil prices surged due to escalating Middle East tensions following attacks on Iran. The conflict, particularly [...]

Tejas Networks shares skyrocket 60% in just 4 sessions! What’s triggering the sharp surge?

Tejas Networks shares soared over 15% to Rs 503, marking a 60% surge in four sessions, driven by strong volumes and a new manufacturing deal with NEC for 5G massive [...]