Economic & Finance News

CBAM, permanent establishment rules, transfer pricing key in India’s outbound FDI: EY

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the case against JD(S) MLA H D Revanna conducted a spot inspection at his residence in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. Revanna's lawyer, Gopal, was summoned in [...]

Six-week long election leaves RBI with liquidity dilemma

Voting in India's national elections began on April 19 and will conclude on June 1, with counting on June 4. Typically, government spending slows during polls and picks up only [...]

ET explainer: Why RBI's dividend payout to govt this year will be lower

The budget estimates dividend transfer in FY'2024-25 at Rs 1.02 lakh crore from the Financial sector entities including the Reserve Bank and public sector banks. But a bulk of the [...]

India, Nigeria to increase cooperation in energy, UPI, local currency settlement to enhance economic ties

India and Nigeria are ramping up cooperation in several key areas to bolster economic ties. During a recent visit by an Indian delegation to Nigeria, both countries discussed increasing collaboration [...]

PSBs plan to set up 'green cells' for climate funding

State-run banks to introduce 'green cells' for ESG risk assessment and green fund management under EASE 7.0. RBI emphasizes 2.5% GDP green financing. SBI chairman pushes for incentives and CRR [...]

97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned, says RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that 97.76% of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have been returned to the banking system, leaving only Rs 7,961 crore with the public. [...]

India's cash withdrawals from ATMs increase by 5.51% in FY24, CMS Infosystems report shows

A report by CMS Infosystems shows a 5.51% increase in monthly average cash withdrawals from ATMs in FY24, reaching Rs 1.43 crore. This growth highlights the continued reliance on cash [...]

Cash in circulation more than doubles since FY17 on consumption demand

The currency in circulation has more than doubled from Rs 13.35 lakh crore in March 2017 to Rs 35.15 lakh crore in end March 2024. Significantly the currency in circulation [...]

Mop up from divestment, asset sale beats FY24 RE of Rs 30,000 crore

In FY24, government's capital receipts surpassed Rs 30,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetisation. The budget combined targets under miscellaneous receipts. CPSE dividend collections reached a new peak of Rs [...]

Centre paid Rs 147.82 crore in interest subsidy on loans under PM SVANidhi

The central government has paid Rs 147.82 crore in interest subsidy to street vendors under PM SVANidhi scheme since it began in 2020 and till March 31, the Ministry of [...]

India growth story to benefit Japan's firms, says Nomura

With the Indian economy maintaining high growth, Japanese corporations are showing more interest regarding investment in India, according to Nomura. Manufacturing sectors have been the main driver of Japanese direct [...]

FDI reform 2.0: Banking, defence, insurance reforms on table

Officials said that although the bulk of the heavy lifting in terms of FDI reforms has been completed, talks are ongoing to see if conditions for these key sectors can [...]

Net direct tax collections surge 17.7% YoY to Rs 19.58L cr in FY24

India's FY 2023-24 net direct tax collections of ₹19.58 lakh crore exceeded estimates, aiding fiscal deficit target achievement. Corporate and personal income tax growth contributed to the positive outcome. [...]

India's net direct tax kitty at Rs 19.58 lakh cr, exceeds revised estimates by Rs 13k cr

India's net direct tax collections surged by 17.7% year-on-year to Rs 19.58 crore in fiscal year 2023-24, exceeding revised estimates by Rs 13,000 crore, reflecting economic buoyancy and rising income [...]

Centre aims to make India attractive destination for manufacturing, services:  Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government's focus on policies to make India a manufacturing and investment hub, aiming not only for the domestic market but also for exports. [...]

Market News

Lupin Q4 Results: Profit jumps 52% YoY to Rs 368 crore; revenue up 12%

Lupin reported a 52% YoY growth in net profit to Rs 368 crore for March 2024 quarter. Revenue increased by 12% to Rs 4,961 crore. The company declared a dividend [...]

Muthoot Microfin Q4 Results: Profit jumps 27% to Rs 120 crore

The net interest income (NII) grew 47 per cent to Rs 400 crore during the March quarter of FY24 from Rs 272 crore in the year-ago period. [...]

IT stocks' valuation palatable, says Kotak Equities. Check top 4 picks

Infosys, TCS and HCL Tech remain top picks of brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities followed by Cyient in the mid-tier segment amid an extended outlook for weak demand and macro [...]

Market Trading Guide: SBI, Zydus Lifesciences among 5 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Wall Street rises on growing hopes for Fed rate cuts

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.8 points, or 0.22%, at the open to 38762.43. The S&P 500 rose 14.6 points, or 0.29%, at the open to 5142.42​, while the [...]

Godrej Consumer Q4 Results: FMCG major posts loss of Rs 1,893 crore against profit a year ago

The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 10 per share for the financial year 2024-25 and the record date for ascertaining the names of the shareholders who will [...]

Grihum Housing Finance Q4 Results: Net profit rises 24% YoY to Rs 46 crore

Grihum Housing Finance Q4 Results, Grihum Housing Finance Q4 earnings, Grihum Housing Finance shares , Grihum Housing Finance, markets news [...]

HPCL to consider bonus share issue on Thursday; mulls issuance after nearly 8 years

State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) on Monday said that its board of directors could consider a proposal for a recommendation of bonus equity shares along with the fixation of record [...]

CDSL opens record 1.09 crore Demat accounts in Q4

On Friday, CDSL announced its March quarter earnings where it reported a 52% increase in annual profit after tax (PAT), and a 105% increase in quarterly PAT. ​The total standalone [...]

Technical Breakout Stocks: How to trade Godrej Properties, Rainbow Children and ABB India on Tuesday?

Indian markets closed mixed on Monday tracking the muted trend seen in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose while the Nifty50 closed 33 points lower. [...]

Self-reliance! Mutual funds holding in NSE-listed companies at all-time high in Q4 even as FIIs pull away

The share of FIIs was down by 51 bps quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), resulting in the gap between FII and DII holdings narrowing further to an all-time low in this quarter. The [...]

Tech View: Nifty forms Inside Bar candle. What should traders do on Tuesday

Nifty on Monday ended 33 points lower to form an Inside Bar pattern on the daily chart with the India VIX recording a surge of over 13%. [...]

Stock market update: Nifty Auto index  falls  0.07%

The Nifty Auto index closed 0.07 per cent down at 22526.6. [...]

New plastic waste management rules to benefit ITC, hit Nestle and Britannia: Kotak Equities

Regulations governing recycling and reuse of plastic packaging may hurt consumer plays such as Britannia Industries, Colgate Palmolive India and Nestle India while benefiting ITC, Ganesha Ecosphere, EPL, and Uflex, [...]

Stock market update: Sugar stocks  down  as market  rises

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 17.39 points at 73895.54 [...]