Economic & Finance News

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. [...]

King dollar risks losing its crown to an Asian mutiny

Asian nations are quietly challenging the dollar's global dominance, moving beyond mere rhetoric. China's digital yuan (e-CNY) now offers interest, making it competitive with bank deposits. Meanwhile, the mBridge platform, [...]

New EPFO app to allow members to withdraw EPF money through UPI

EPFO subscribers will soon be able to withdraw provident fund directly into their bank accounts via UPI using a new mobile app launching in April. This initiative aims to streamline [...]

Market News

Smallcap AI shares locked in 20% upper circuit on US transport agency deal

Shares of XTGlobal Infotech hit the 20% upper circuit at Rs 33.18 on the BSE after the company secured an AI Enablement for Engineering Services contract from a US-based state [...]

Waaree, Premier Energies shares rise 2% as brokers brush off US CVD fears

Indian solar energy stocks saw gains on Thursday. Brokerages reassured investors, downplaying the impact of new US import duties. Companies like Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are expected to remain [...]

Tejas Networks shares rocket 10%, snap 4-day losing streak. What’s triggering the massive surge?

Shares of Tejas Networks rose sharply after the company sealed a major agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios. MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) is a wireless [...]

Nykaa shares' 64% rally crowns it as internet leader, but do rich valuations justify the risk-reward?

Nykaa's parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, has seen its shares surge by 64% over the past year. This rally follows strong operational performance and robust profit growth. Despite the impressive [...]

Did Angel One shares really crash 90%? Here's why you should ignore the massive plunge

Angel One shares appeared to crash 90% on Thursday, but the sharp fall was due to a 1:10 stock split adjustment on the record date. The stock opened at Rs [...]

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare shares zoom 14% after Q4 profit jumps 50%; declares dividend of Rs 75

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare shares surged over 14% following a robust 50% year-on-year net profit increase to Rs 66.5 crore in Q4. Driven by product relaunches and strong export growth, the [...]

Frightful February for IT stocks: How Anthropic’s 6 AI tools sparked a multi-billion dollar meltdown in 4 weeks

Indian IT stocks have seen a sharp downturn in February, with the Nifty IT index dropping 21%. This decline was triggered by new AI launches and capabilities from startup Anthropic, [...]

25 stocks that survived AI crash reveal what themes could work within Indian IT space

Indian IT stocks experienced a significant downturn due to AI concerns, with the Nifty IT index falling 21% in February. However, 25 select stocks defied the slump, showing positive returns [...]

Sensex, Nifty off to a positive start as IT stocks spark surge

Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. The Sensex opened higher by over 140 points. The Nifty is trading above 25,500. Technology stocks are leading the [...]

IRFC OFS open for retail investors today. Should you wait or subscribe?

IRFC's Offer for Sale (OFS) opened flat at Rs 104, with the government divesting a 2% stake. The issue saw 95% subscription from non-retail investors on the first day. Experts [...]

Bharti Airtel's Rs 20,000 crore NBFC gambit: A Jio-style pivot or costly distraction?

Bharti Airtel is injecting Rs 20,000 crore into its new NBFC, Airtel Money Limited. This move positions the company as a direct lender, competing with established players. Airtel aims to [...]

Infosys, Persistent, other IT stocks rise up to 3% after tech rally following strong Nvidia earnings

Indian IT stocks are poised for focus following Nvidia's robust quarterly earnings, which spurred a Wall Street rally. This positive sentiment emerges amidst recent volatility in the IT sector, triggered [...]

IRFC shares in focus as government won’t exercise greenshoe option in OFS; retail participation opens today

IRFC shares are in focus after the government chose not to exercise the greenshoe option in its OFS amid undersubscription from institutional investors. While retail bidding opens today, the PSU [...]

Nvidia’s solid Q4, upbeat guidance, quashes fears of AI slowdown but China overhang remains

Nvidia posted a strong fourth quarter, with data centre revenue surging 75% and guidance beating Street estimates, easing concerns of an AI spending slowdown. However, China-related restrictions remain a key [...]

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