Economic & Finance News

Sitharaman & Co line up ₹17 lakh crore PPP pipeline across 852 projects over three years

The Centre has unveiled a significant three-year Public Private Partnership project pipeline. This initiative encompasses 852 projects with an estimated cost exceeding ₹17 lakh crore. The pipeline aims to boost [...]

India mulls tax exemption for sovereign wealth funds’ equity gains amid heavy foreign outflows

India may exempt Sovereign Wealth Funds and patient capital from taxes on Indian stock market earnings. This proposal aims to attract stable foreign investment following significant sell-offs by foreign fund [...]

Tax hike raises risk of smuggling of tobacco products and revenue loss for govt: Experts

Experts warn that a significant tax hike on cigarettes, effective February 1, could fuel illicit trade and lead to substantial tax revenue losses. The new excise duty structure, combined with [...]

GST cuts boost credit growth; system credit to rise 12% in FY26, 13% in FY27: MoSL

Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12 per cent year-on-year in FY26 and improve to nearly 13 per cent in FY27, while deposit growth is [...]

GST collection climbs 6% on revenue from imports

Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2% to over ₹1.22 lakh crore, official data published Thursday showed, while revenues from imported goods climbed about a fifth to ₹51,977 crore during [...]

India's household debt seen above 5-yr average, but lower than China's

The RBI said that household borrowing patterns have changed with non-housing retail loans, largely taken for consumption, accounting for 55.3% of total household borrowing from financial institutions as of September [...]

RBI flags swelling slippages in unsecured retail lending, particularly among private banks

Private banks contributed 76 percentage of slippages in unsecured retail loans, against 16 percent for PSBs [...]

Creditors realised Rs 4 lakh crore under IBC till September: RBI report

Creditors have recovered Rs 4 lakh crore through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by September 30, 2025. Over 78 percent of corporate insolvency resolution processes have concluded. The code has [...]

PM Modi meets economists, sector experts ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, calls for mission-mode reforms across sectors

India Budget: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is consulting with leading economists and industry experts. The discussions focus on shaping the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and [...]

Union Budget 2026: Centre’s dividend kitty may beat budget estimates in FY26

India Budget: Government dividend collections from public sector enterprises are poised to exceed targets for a fifth consecutive year, potentially reaching a new high in 2025-26. Despite strong performance and [...]

Season’s Greeting? Taxman turns New Year party pooper

Taxpayers are receiving unexpected emails from the Income Tax Department. These messages halt tax refunds due to discrepancies in claimed deductions and donations. The department cites issues like incorrect charity [...]

UPI spikes in India, but some states are still in the slow lane

While UPI transaction volumes appear massive nationwide, per-capita data reveals a significant digital divide. Southern and western states show much deeper UPI adoption and usage compared to eastern and northeastern [...]

India revamps tax regime in 2025, new I-T Act to take effect from April 1

India revamped its tax system in 2025, slashing Goods and Services Tax rates and increasing income tax exemptions. The focus now shifts to simplifying customs duties and procedures. These reforms [...]

Budget 2026: Industry seeks faster tax dispute resolution

Businesses are pushing the government to fix tax uncertainties and speed up dispute resolution. Unclear rules and treaty issues could lead to more tax cases. Industry leaders want the budget [...]

RBI to infuse Rs 2.90 lakh crore liquidity via bond buys, USD swap

The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 2.90 lakh crore into the banking system. This will be done through bond purchases and a dollar-rupee swap. These measures aim to [...]

Market News

Sensex sheds over 1,100 points in 3 days, Nifty slips 1%: 4 key factors behind the stock market decline

Indian equities extended losses for a third straight session as selling in heavyweight stocks, Venezuela-driven geopolitical tensions and weak global cues dragged the Sensex and Nifty lower. Benchmark indices slipped [...]

Stock market valuation turns favourable after 5 years, re-rating ahead: Morgan Stanley

Indian equities are poised for a strong performance over the next 12-24 months. Morgan Stanley predicts a target of 95,000 for the Sensex. This outlook is driven by cheaper valuations, [...]

Monopoly business: 5 reasons why SBI Securities says subscribe to Bharat Coking Coal IPO

SBI Securities recommends subscribing to the Bharat Coking Coal IPO, citing its dominant market position, long reserve life, capacity expansion plans and reasonable valuation, even as India faces a structural [...]

Australian shares rebound from 3-week low on mining boost; banks drag

Indian shares rebounded on Wednesday after hitting a three-week low. Gains were driven by iron ore and gold miners. Financial stocks saw a dip as inflation remained a concern. Investors [...]

Silver prices take Rs 5,500 hit, tumble 2% today. Should investors buy this dip?

Silver prices slipped nearly 2% on profit booking after a sharp 2025 rally, even as experts remain positive on the medium-term outlook. Analysts suggest selective buying on dips, cautioning that [...]

NALCO shares scale fresh record high after 14% jump in 4 days. Can the aluminium-backed momentum last?

NALCO shares hit a fresh record high after a sharp four-day rally, tracking a surge in global aluminium prices to over $3,000 a tonne and strengthening expectations of a supply [...]

Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s Titan holding soars to Rs 20,000 crore as stock hits fresh record high

Titan Company’s strong December-quarter update drove its shares to a fresh record high, significantly boosting Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s notional wealth. Robust growth across jewellery, watches, emerging categories and international markets, supported [...]

A steep fall & a swift bounce: Cupid up 450% in a year, recovers from 36% correction. Buy or wait?

Cupid shares, up 450% in a year, saw a sharp 36% correction before rebounding on strong volumes, leaving investors debating the next move. Analysts highlight key support near Rs 350–360 [...]

Balu Forge shares plunge 20%. Is the rout done or is more pain ahead?

Balu Forge Industries share price plunged on Wednesday, extending a six-session losing streak and deepening a year-long slide, even as the company recently flagged progress on its greenfield defence manufacturing [...]

Eternal slides 30% from peak: Can Blinkit parent deliver quick reversal after a 2025 washout?

Eternal shares have fallen over 30% from their peak after a sharp rally, as earnings pressure and valuation concerns triggered profit booking. Brokerages remain divided, with some advising caution in [...]

Indian banks seen churning stronger Q3 profits after a weak first half. Brokers pick 10 stocks to buy

Indian banks are set for a stronger Q3, with brokerages expecting healthier credit growth, stabilising margins and improving asset quality after a weak first half. Analysts highlight that profitability should [...]

Kalyan Jewellers shares jump over 5% on strong Q3 FY2026 revenue growth

Kalyan Jewellers India shares rose over 5% after the company reported strong Q3 FY2026 performance, driven by festive demand, robust domestic and international growth, sharp expansion at Candere and continued [...]

221% gain in 2026? InCred Equities picks 6 smallcap stocks to bet on this year

InCred Equities has identified six smallcap stocks that could deliver returns of up to 221% in 2026, backed by improving sector fundamentals and strong earnings visibility. [...]

Emmvee Photovoltaic shares gain 17% in 2 sessions. What’s powering the rally?

Emmvee Photovoltaic shares surged following a positive rating from Jefferies. The brokerage initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a target price, highlighting strong growth prospects. India's solar installations are [...]

IDFC First Bank shares can rally 23%, says Nomura after initiating coverage with Buy call

IDFC First Bank shares rose after Nomura initiated coverage with a Buy rating, citing strong loan growth, improving margins and moderating credit costs. The brokerage sees over 23% upside, driven [...]