Economic & Finance News

India’s private capex likely grew by 66% from FY22 to FY25

Private sector capital expenditure is projected to surge by 66.3% to Rs 6.6 lakh crore in FY25, marking a peak between FY22 and FY26. While a slight dip to Rs [...]

Indian authorities keen to charge merchants fees to bolster homegrown payments network, sources say

India's payments authority, central bank, and industry are urging the government to allow a fee on digital payments to large merchants via UPI. This Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) aims to [...]

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges US industry to invest in India

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has urged US industry leaders to invest in India, highlighting its position as the fastest-growing major economy. He emphasized India's policy consistency, stable macroeconomic fundamentals, [...]

Net direct tax collections rise 13.57% year-on-year for FY25

India's direct tax collections demonstrated substantial growth, climbing 15.59% to reach Rs 27.02 lakh crore in FY24-25, driven by increased corporate and non-corporate tax revenues. A significant surge in securities [...]

Govt notifies rules for GST appellate tribunals; provides for mandatory e-filing, hybrid hearing

The government has established Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) rules mandating e-filing and hybrid hearings. Urgent matters filed before noon will be listed the next day, streamlining dispute [...]

RBI's new liquidity norm to free up $35 billion, likely boosting credit growth

The Reserve Bank of India's relaxed liquidity coverage ratio guidelines are projected to release up to 3 trillion rupees, potentially boosting credit growth by as much as 2 percentage points. [...]

Central, state GST officers detect 25,009 fake firms fraudulently passing Rs 61,545 cr ITC in FY25

Central and state GST officers uncovered 25,009 fake firms involved in fraudulently passing input tax credit (ITC) worth Rs 61,545 crore during 2024-25. Authorities recovered Rs 1,924 crore and arrested [...]

India's private sector capex likely to slow down due to tariffs, corporations planning new capex may defer: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs reports that India's private sector capital expenditure may decline due to global tariff uncertainty, potentially impacting capital goods and infrastructure sectors. While India's GDP has been resilient, exports [...]

No GST on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000, clarifies govt; terms rumors as baseless

The Indian government has refuted rumors about imposing GST on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, dismissing the claims as baseless and misleading. The government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital [...]

NARCL looks at Rs 10,000 crore worth of acquisition in Q1

India's state-backed bad bank, NARCL, is aiming to acquire stressed assets worth ₹10,000 crore in the first quarter of FY26. Offers have been made for companies like BGR Energy and [...]

Not activating countercyclical capital buffer, says RBI

Reserve Bank of India will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer. The decision comes after reviewing relevant indicators. The framework was introduced in February 2015. It aims to ensure banks [...]

I-T department tries new tack to test FPI ‘substance’

Indian tax authorities are scrutinizing foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from Mauritius, requesting their tax residency certificate (TRC) applications to verify 'substance.' This move aims to check potential treaty benefit abuse, [...]

As foreign loans turn costly, infrastructure debt to see domestic refinancing

India plans to refinance multilateral debts for key infra projects. This move aims to protect projects from expensive foreign loans and strict conditions. Indian Railway Finance Corporation may refinance loans [...]

India's super rich are hiding their income, pay less tax than you think

Rich Indians' tax: A recent study reveals a concerning trend in India: the wealthiest individuals report significantly lower incomes relative to their vast wealth, leading to minimal tax contributions. This [...]

RBI's FY25 dividend to centre expected to top Rs 2.5 lakh crore

Economists believe record high dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to protect the rupee's exchange rate and interest earned from large scale liquidity operations have boosted the [...]

Market News

Stock market update: Sugar stocks  down  as market  falls

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 26.62 points at 80261.76 [...]

Bullish Momentum: 5 stocks with White Marubozu Pattern on April 29
These 4 stocks rose above VWAP on April 29
Pakistan stocks, bonds set for worst month since 2023 amid rising border tensions

Pakistani stocks and bonds face their worst month since 2023. Tensions with India escalate, impacting investor confidence. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar suggests potential Indian military action. India accuses Pakistan of [...]

Stock market update: FMCG stocks  down  as market  falls

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 37.35 points at 80251.03 [...]

Share market update: Most active stocks on D-Street today in terms of volume

The NSE Nifty index was trading 7.16 points down at 24328.8 [...]

Stock market update: Nifty Pharma index  advances  0.93% in  a weak  market

The Nifty Pharma index was trading 0.93 per cent up at 21879.3. [...]

Paras Defence shares rise 40% in 3 days ahead of stock split, Q4 results announcement today

Paras Defence shares have jumped 40.5% in just three days ahead of its Q4FY25 results and a potential stock split, both set to be announced today. The rally is also [...]

Stock market update: Mining stocks  down  as market  falls

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 92.95 points at 80195.43 [...]

Stock market update: Power stocks  down  as market  rises

The 30-share BSE Sensex was up 3.97 points at 80292.35 [...]

Q4 Results Today Live Updates: Vedanta, Adani Power, IOC, Varun Beverages to announce earnings today
Jana Small Finance Bank shares slide 3% after PAT declines 61% YoY in Q4

Jana Small Finance Bank's shares declined by 2.6% following a 61.6% year-over-year drop in Q4 net profit, which stood at Rs 123.50 crore. Despite this, the lender's PAT increased by [...]

Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week highs on NSE

Kilitch Drug, Chambal Fertilisers, Mangalore Chem, Max Financial and Silver Touch Tech, hit their fresh 52-week highs at 10:19AM. [...]

Ambuja Cements shares jump 2% after Q4 PAT jumps 75% YoY. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Ambuja Cements shares:The company’s EBITDA for Q4 stood at Rs 1,868 crore, marking a 10% year-on-year increase, with margins holding steady at 18.9%. EBITDA per tonne was Rs 1,001, excluding [...]

JM Financial maintains Buy on Maruti Suzuki India, lowers target price to Rs 13,300

JM Financial maintains a buy call on Maruti Suzuki, revising the target price to Rs 13,300 due to new plant costs and commodity headwinds. While Q4FY25 results showed revenue growth, [...]