Economic & Finance News
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Foreign direct investment into India saw a slight dip in October. Net FDI continued to show outflows, though less than the previous month. Singapore, Mauritius, and the United States were [...]
Foreign direct investment into India saw a slight dip in October. Net FDI continued to show outflows, though less than the previous month. Singapore, Mauritius, and the United States were [...]
Leading tax firms are launching tailor-made generative AI solutions for tax and regulatory functions, catering not just to large corporations but also to mid-sized and smaller enterprises which are fast, [...]
India’s central and state governments are set for heavy borrowing in Q1, with total debt issuance estimated at ₹8.1 trillion ($90.3B)—₹3.1 trillion from the Centre and ₹5 trillion from states. [...]
The Income Tax department is sending urgent reminders to multinational companies. Employees with undisclosed foreign assets and earnings are being asked to report them. The deadline for this disclosure is [...]
A forward auction is a digital bidding process through which government departments sell assets such as scrap, e-waste, old vehicles, machinery and leasehold properties, including buildings and land, to the [...]
Corporate tax collections have surpassed personal income tax receipts this fiscal year. This indicates strong corporate earnings. Individual tax growth remains slow. Gross direct tax collections have crossed twenty lakh [...]
Nearly 32 per cent of ADB's 16 newly committed projects focus on the human and social development sector, followed by 26 per cent in the energy sector -- primarily advancing [...]
India's net direct tax collections have surged by 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh crore year-to-date, driven by robust corporate tax growth and reduced refunds. This performance, up to December 17, [...]
Speaking at the Times Network India Economic Conclave, presented by IDFC First Bank, Sitharaman cautioned that worrisome debt levels in some states could threaten India's 10-year growth momentum under the [...]
Market News
Markets closed the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, continuing a consolidation phase. The upcoming week, marking the transition to 2026, is expected to see increased volatility due to the December [...]
Indian markets saw a slight dip, continuing their consolidation phase. Trading activity remained subdued due to low volumes. However, specific company news is creating opportunities. PNB reported a large fraud. [...]
Global stocks hovered near record highs amid light trading, while silver surged to a new peak, extending a historic year-end rally. Equities saw gains in Australia, with modest declines anticipated [...]
Coforge is acquiring California-based Encora for $2.35 billion, bolstering its AI capabilities in healthcare and hi-tech, and expanding its US market presence. This strategic move aims to position Coforge for [...]
Nifty 50 is consolidating near all-time highs, facing resistance at 26,200, indicating near-term indecision. Analysts suggest range-bound trade with sector-specific opportunities, while Bank Nifty shows signs of potential profit-booking. Experts [...]
Bandhan Bank has sold a ₹3,212 crore microfinance non-performing loan portfolio to ARCIL for ₹578 crore. This sale followed a Swiss Challenge process. The bank also initiated a process to [...]
The finance ministry is reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana's cup-and-cap model. This comes as crop insurance business declines, with premium collections expected to fall significantly. Large states are [...]
Banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India for more time on loan relief for exporters. The current scheme ends this month. Exporters face ongoing challenges from global trade issues. [...]
Indian markets ended lower on Friday as the Sensex and Nifty slipped amid thin year-end trading, foreign outflows, and profit booking. Largecaps underperformed while midcaps and smallcaps showed selective strength. [...]
India’s IPO calendar is packed with 11 listings this week, largely dominated by SME issues, even as fresh fundraising momentum slows. Grey market trends signal sharp listing gains in select [...]
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity growth with debt stability, helping investors navigate volatility and stay [...]
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 35,439.36 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest [...]
After a steep underperformance in 2025, India’s smallcap stocks enter 2026 amid divided expert views. While some see improving earnings and selective opportunities, others warn valuations and ownership risks remain. [...]
Foreign investors fled Indian equities in 2025 at a scale never seen before, pulling out a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18 billion) as volatile currency movements, global trade [...]
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity growth with debt stability, helping investors navigate volatility and stay [...]