Economic & Finance News
Iran war: The recent turmoil in the Middle East could have serious economic repercussions for India. With more than just oil at stake, the potential impact on electronics exports and [...]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Zou Jiayi, the new President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), here in the national capital, where they discussed strengthening the India-AIIB partnership. [...]
The Reserve Bank of India reports nearly all Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned. Since May 2023, the central bank announced their withdrawal. Most of the currency has been exchanged [...]
India's Goods and Services Tax collection saw a significant increase. Gross GST revenue for February 2026 reached Rs 1.83 lakh crore, an 8.1% rise compared to the previous year. For [...]
India FDI inflows: Singapore was the top source of overseas investments in April-December this fiscal, followed by the US. FDI equity inflows in July-September FY26 were $16.4 billion. [...]
The RBI’s recent liquidity infusion, which has pushed overnight rates below the repo rate to ease funding stress, is seen by bankers as a temporary, tactical move rather than a [...]
India and France have updated their tax treaty. This agreement changes how dividends are taxed between the two nations. French companies with large stakes in Indian firms will see a [...]
In January, India's economic landscape showcased resilience, with industrial production and service sectors experiencing consistent growth. Publicly traded companies noted impressive sales figures, particularly within the manufacturing domain. Anticipated trade [...]
Gujarat's Finance Minister Kanu Desai unveiled a ₹4,08,053 crore budget for 2026-27. The plan prioritizes developing six regions as growth hubs. Significant funds are allocated for sports infrastructure to prepare [...]
The government is pushing states to quickly approve and implement projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure scheme. Over ₹1.04 lakh crore has already been released. With [...]
The amount of cash circulating in the economy has hit an all-time peak of Rs 40 lakh crore in January, after rising 11.1% year-on-year. Yet, interestingly, the cash-to-GDP ratio has [...]
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged MSMEs to embrace formalization, credit discipline, and digital payments for enhanced resilience and competitiveness. The central bank reiterated its commitment to improving access to timely [...]
India needs patient capital to achieve its $10 trillion GDP target by 2035, according to Spark Capital's Y Rama Rao. He highlighted the success of South Korea and Singapore in [...]
India has emerged as Japan's most promising market, driving significant Japanese investment. Mizuho Bank Global CEO Masahiko Kato highlighted a strategic push to build an India-Japan corridor, supporting businesses in [...]
Public sector companies and four major government bodies maintained their capital spending this fiscal year. Their expenditure reached ₹6.67 lakh crore by January, nearly matching last year's ₹6.79 lakh crore. [...]
Market News
India VIX cooled on Thursday after a sharp 52% surge in just two sessions triggered by escalating Middle East tensions. Despite the pullback, volatility remains elevated near 19, prompting experts [...]
Reliance Industries shares jumped as brokerages said the recent selloff was overdone and noted the company could benefit from rising crude prices amid Middle East tensions. Analysts expect supply disruptions [...]
Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure shares saw gains after JP Morgan initiated coverage with overweight ratings. The brokerage sees strong growth in India's ports sector. JP Morgan has set price [...]
Axis Securities has identified 15 top stock picks, maintaining an overweight stance on BFSI, telecom, consumption, healthcare, and interest-rate sensitive sectors. The brokerage favors discretionary and retail consumption plays, along [...]
Oil marketing companies saw significant stock gains from low crude prices. However, escalating Iran-Israel/US tensions have driven crude prices up nearly 30% this year. This surge risks squeezing refining margins [...]
Indian stock markets surged on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty opening significantly higher. This rebound followed a previous selloff, as investor sentiment improved due to hopes of de-escalation in [...]
Gold and silver prices opened sharply higher on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India on Thursday. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand. A softer US dollar also made bullion more [...]
Indian stock markets are experiencing a sharp decline due to escalating Middle East tensions. Experts advise against panic selling, urging investors to identify quality businesses for long-term gains. Brokerages are [...]
Hindustan Unilever has completed the sale of its stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for Rs 307 crore. USV Private Limited acquired a majority stake in the wellness supplement brand. Wellbeing Nutrition [...]
Five large-cap stocks, including Swiggy and Fractal Analytics, formed a bullish White Marubozu candlestick pattern on technical charts, signalling strong buying pressure and hinting at a potential near-term uptrend as [...]
Bombay Stock Exchange shares saw a rise on Thursday. This followed market regulator SEBI's approval for BSE to introduce derivative contracts. These contracts will be for the BSE Sensex Next [...]
US tech stocks rallied despite the ongoing US–Iran conflict, lifting global sentiment and boosting optimism for Indian IT names. Strong gains in megacap tech, robust US services data, easing inflation, [...]
Gujarat Gas share price: Gujarat Gas shares plunged 7% after it issued force majeure notices to industrial customers as the US-Iran war disrupts R-LNG availability, severely constraining supplies. Citing the [...]
As of March 4, four stocks in the NSE F&O segment witnessed a notable rise in futures open interest, signalling heightened derivatives activity. A sharp increase in open interest reflects [...]