Economic & Finance News
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 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 [...]
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'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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
NSE Holidays March 2026: Indian stock markets face three closures in March 2026. Holi, Shri Ram Navami, and Shri Mahavir Jayanti will halt trading. This marks the highest monthly holiday [...]
Indian markets fell sharply as US-Israel strikes on Iran triggered geopolitical tensions, pushing crude oil higher and weakening the rupee. Analysts warn of macro risks if the conflict prolongs, with [...]
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Fino Payments Bank shares tumbled after its MD and CEO, Rishi Gupta, was arrested under GST law. The bank clarified the arrest relates to business partners and not its own [...]
Indian solar stocks face pressure from oversupply and a US duty overhang, impacting companies like Waaree Energies and Premier Energies. While domestic module capacity outstrips demand, new US tariffs on [...]
Defence stocks in India saw a significant surge on Monday. This rise was driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Investors anticipate increased export orders for Indian defence [...]