Economic & Finance News

India's average return on FDI remains robust at 7.3%, outperforming emerging economies: CareEdge

India saw gross FDI inflows rise to USD 81 billion in FY25. However, increased profit repatriation and outflows significantly reduced net FDI to just USD 1 billion. Despite this, India's [...]

Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM

According to the paper, investments in urban mobility infrastructure over the past decade, particularly metro rail expansion, have translated into stronger household liquidity management and more disciplined borrowing. [...]

FDI inflows surge $51 billion in 6 months as govt pushes manufacturing, startup collaboration: DPIIT Secy

He highlighted the government's efforts to encourage deeper engagement between corporates and startups, adding that large companies are showing growing interest in collaborating with startups to drive innovation and scale. [...]

Net direct tax mopup rises 8.8% till January 11

Despite a slower pace of tax refunds, the growth in collection was much below the budgeted 12.7% increase for the entire 2025-26. With less than three months left in this [...]

Centre earmarks Rs 5,925 crore for coal, lignite exploration from FY27

The investment will be channeled through the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of coal and lignite exploration. [...]

Rapid digitalisation of banks reshaping financial risks, requires supervisors to fundamentally rethink: RBI DG

Speaking at the Third Annual Global Conference of the College of Supervisors in Mumbai, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said that traditional indicators such as capital adequacy and liquidity are [...]

Credit demand zooms as policy eases, outstanding bank credit crossed Rs 200 lakh cr for the first time on Dec 31, 2025

India's credit demand is surging. Lower taxes and supportive monetary policy are fueling investment. Outstanding bank credit has crossed a major milestone. This growth surpasses projections, indicating a strong economic [...]

State capex loans cross 56% of FY26 target by Jan 5; Centre aims for full utilisation

The Centre has released over ₹83,000 crore to states for capital investment. This is part of the special assistance scheme for capital investment. The government is confident of fully utilizing [...]

Union Budget 2026: Govt should refrain from hiking income tax surcharge on super-rich, experts say

India Budget 2026: Tax experts advise the government against increasing income tax surcharges on the super-rich or reintroducing wealth tax in the upcoming budget. Such measures could prompt high-income earners [...]

RBI trims US treasury holding to below $200 bn amid gold rush

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its holdings in US Treasuries. This strategic move sees the central bank increasing its gold reserves. The shift aims to diversify foreign exchange [...]

Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at Rs 890 cr: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India has set the Ways and Means Advances limit for the Delhi government at Rs 890 crore. This move will assist the city government in managing [...]

CPSE Capex reached 74.5% of target by December, set to exceed annual target by fair margin

The Capex for the month of December alone increased by 9.28% to Rs 70,000 crore, with many enterprises exceeding their annual budget target. The growth was led by the Railway [...]

61,000 crorepati taxpayers added in last one year

India saw a significant rise in wealthy taxpayers. Over 61,000 new individuals joined the crorepati club, bringing the total to 351,000. The number of super-rich individuals, earning over ₹10 crore, [...]

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 [...]

Market News

HDFC Bank Q3 Results: PAT jumps 11% YoY to Rs 18,654 crore, beats estimates

HDFC Bank Q3 Results: India's largest private lender HDFC Bank on Saturday reported an 11% jump in its December quarter standalone net profit at Rs 18,654 crore compared to Rs [...]

RBL Bank Q3 Results: Net profit rockets 555% to Rs 214 crore, interest income up 5% YoY

RBL Bank reported a 555% jump in Q3 net profit to Rs 214 crore, driven by advances growth, strong retail and wholesale lending, better asset quality, and higher deposits despite [...]

Dolly Khanna adds smallcap stock that has delivered 105% return in last 6 months! Do you own?

Dolly Khanna acquired a 1.13% stake in IFB Agro Industries following strong Q2 results and a 105% stock rally. She trimmed holdings in GHCL, Emkay, Prakash Industries, Som Distilleries, and [...]

Vijay Kedia adds smallcap power stock to portfolio in December quarter. Check details

Vijay Kedia acquired a 1.14% stake in Advait Energy Transitions, a renewable-focused Ahmedabad firm, diversifying his smallcap portfolio. Shares have fallen sharply, but Kedia also invested in Patel Engineering and [...]

Yes Bank Q3 Results: PAT jumps 55% YoY to Rs 952 crore, NII up 11%

Yes Bank Q3 Results: Yes Bank on Saturday reported a 55% increase in its December quarter standalone net profit at Rs 952 crore compared to Rs 612 crore reported in [...]

Retail investors trim stakes in 12 small-cap stocks for 3 straight quarters; 3 surge over 100% in FY26

Despite declining retail participation in 68 small-cap stocks over three quarters, many delivered strong gains, with 12 surging 40–130%. This highlights a disconnect between ownership trends and market performance. [...]

Concurrent Losers: 10 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Over five sessions ending January 16, Sensex slipped 0.73%, with 47 BSE 500 stocks losing value consecutively. Ten stocks fell sharply, posting cumulative declines of 10%–22%, highlighting persistent short-term weakness. [...]

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Auto upcycle gains depth; M&M and TVS Motors stand out, Siddhartha Khemka explains

India’s auto sector shows sustained post-festive momentum, with Q3 volumes up 17% year-on-year across segments. Strong demand, lean inventories and easing discounts are lifting revenues, profits and margins, supporting a [...]

European shares subdued as luxury stocks, miners weigh

European stock markets ended the week flat. Luxury and mining stocks saw declines. Geopolitical tensions eased, impacting commodity-linked shares. Defence stocks provided some support. Novo Nordisk shares surged on positive [...]

SAT overturns ban on Nusli Wadia, sons, others

In a surprising turn of events, the Securities Appellate Tribunal has lifted the ban imposed on Bombay Dyeing and its executives, alongside nullifying the associated penalties and restrictions on their [...]

IT resilience gives D-St a silver lining amid geopolitical clouds

In a vibrant trading session on Friday, Indian stock markets rallied, with Nifty and Sensex recording notable gains. The upbeat revenue outlook from tech giant Infosys provided a much-needed boost [...]

Reliance Industries profit flattens in Q3 on gas output, retail pressures

In the latest quarter, Reliance Industries reported a notable increase in profits, driven primarily by robust performances in their telecom and refining sectors. However, challenges in retail and upstream oil [...]

Reliance FMCG goes places, retail keeps selling

Reliance Consumer Products has secured global rights for four international beauty brands. These include Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, Badedas, and Matey. The company plans to expand these brands globally, including [...]

Jio net profit zooms as 5G, broadband link well

Jio Platforms has experienced a remarkable 11.2% surge in profits year-over-year, now totaling ₹7,629 crore. This impressive growth stems from their relentless expansion in 5G services and home broadband solutions. [...]