Economic & Finance News

View: Why India has a private investment problem

India's economy is projected to grow at 7.4%, yet Prime Minister Modi faces a critical decision between continued infrastructure spending and fiscal restraint. Despite strong headline growth, low private investment [...]

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 [...]

Market News

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday

Markets turned risk-averse after fresh US tariff threats on Europe, pushing investors toward gold. Asian markets showed resilience, while Indian equities stayed bearish amid FII outflows, high volatility, weak technicals [...]

Modulus Alternatives to launch Rs 2,000 crore private credit fund

Modulus Alternatives plans to launch a Rs 2,000 crore third private credit fund, including a greenshoe option, targeting senior-secured mid-market opportunities. The Centrum-backed manager will focus on growth sectors and [...]

Market Trading Guide: Buy Ashok Leyland, Polycab India and 2 more stocks on Tuesday for up to 12% upside

Benchmark Nifty closed lower amid volatility, pressured by Reliance and ICICI Bank earnings. Technicals stayed bearish below the 20 EMA, with elevated VIX signaling fear. Analysts see further downside near [...]

IRFC reports Rs 1,802.19 crore net profit for Q3FY26

IRFC posted its highest-ever Q3FY26 net profit of Rs 1,802 crore, aided by improved margins and strong disbursements. Income dipped slightly due to revenue recognition changes, while AUM hit a [...]

Tata Capital Q3 Results: PAT jumps 17% YoY to Rs 1,257 crore, total revenue up 12%

Tata Capital posted strong Q3FY26 results with a 17% YoY rise in net profit and 12% revenue growth. AUM expanded sharply, costs moderated, and retail-SME lending remained the key driver, [...]

Union Budget FY27: 5 decisions that could shape markets, Kotak Securities says

Kotak Securities expects FY27 Budget to prioritise stability, with slower fiscal consolidation, sustained capex, limited populism and reliance on tax and RBI surplus. Higher borrowing may pressure bonds, while equities [...]

Sebi proposes Rs 20,000 crore threshold to consider a benchmark as 'Significant Indices'

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed an asset under management (AUM) threshold of Rs 20,000 crore to consider a benchmark or index as 'Significant Indices'. [...]

Punjab National Bank among 9 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 16% in a month

Even as the Sensex fell over three hundred points, nine BSE two hundred stocks touched fresh fifty two week highs, signalling strong momentum. Banking, metals, pharma and IT names led [...]

LTIMindtree Q3 results: PAT falls 11% YoY to Rs 971 crore impacted by new labour code, revenue up 12%

LTIMindtree reported an eleven percent YoY decline in Q3 net profit due to one-time labour code costs. Excluding this impact, profit and revenue grew strongly, supported by AI-led deals, margin [...]

LKP Finance: Multibagger stock with 400% return in last one year announces 4:1 bonus issue

LKP Finance approved a four-for-one bonus share issue and a sharp increase in authorised capital, rewarding shareholders after a massive stock rally. The NBFC’s move signals balance sheet strength and [...]

Havells India Q3 Results: Net profit rises 8% to Rs 300 crore

Consumer electrical goods maker Havells India on Monday reported a 7.9 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 300.05 crore in the quarter ended December 31, 2025. [...]

Stock-picking on your own? Kotak Equities flags more pain in top 20 retail-heavy stocks

Among these stocks, Reliance Infrastructure, where retail investors hold around 45%, slipped 13% from June 2024 to December 2025. Olectra Greentec fell 34% over the same timeframe, and Tata Technologies [...]

Hindustan Zinc Q3 results: Vedanta arm delivers highest-ever PAT growth of 46% YoY; revenue rises 27% on silver wave

Hindustan Zinc posted record Q3FY26 revenue and profit, driven by higher mined metal output, rising silver production, lowest five-year costs and strong margins. Robust cash position, capacity expansion and superior [...]

Silver smashes through Rs 3 lakh, ETFs jump 30% this year. Should you sell or wait for bigger target price?

Silver prices surged sharply, with MCX silver futures crossing Rs 3 lakh per kg after a 5% jump, driven by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions sparked by US President Trump’s [...]

InfoBeans Technologies board to meet on January 22 to consider bonus issue

InfoBeans Technologies’ board will meet on January 22, 2026 to consider issuing bonus shares, approve Q3 results, and increase authorised capital. The AI-led firm has delivered strong stock returns and [...]