Economic & Finance News
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 [...]
Experts warn that a significant tax hike on cigarettes, effective February 1, could fuel illicit trade and lead to substantial tax revenue losses. The new excise duty structure, combined with [...]
Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12 per cent year-on-year in FY26 and improve to nearly 13 per cent in FY27, while deposit growth is [...]
Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2% to over ₹1.22 lakh crore, official data published Thursday showed, while revenues from imported goods climbed about a fifth to ₹51,977 crore during [...]
The RBI said that household borrowing patterns have changed with non-housing retail loans, largely taken for consumption, accounting for 55.3% of total household borrowing from financial institutions as of September [...]
Private banks contributed 76 percentage of slippages in unsecured retail loans, against 16 percent for PSBs [...]
Creditors have recovered Rs 4 lakh crore through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by September 30, 2025. Over 78 percent of corporate insolvency resolution processes have concluded. The code has [...]
India Budget: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is consulting with leading economists and industry experts. The discussions focus on shaping the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and [...]
India Budget: Government dividend collections from public sector enterprises are poised to exceed targets for a fifth consecutive year, potentially reaching a new high in 2025-26. Despite strong performance and [...]
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 [...]
Market News
Asian equities surged to a record high, driven by technology shares, while oil prices fluctuated and precious metals climbed. The ousting of Venezuela's president introduced a geopolitical flashpoint, but markets [...]
Benchmark indices reached new all-time highs as 2026 trading commenced, fueling stock-specific action. Traders carried forward bullish bets and reduced bearish positions in select stock futures for the January series. [...]
Indian stock markets started the New Year strongly, breaking a five-week consolidation. The upcoming week promises significant economic data releases both in India and globally. Investors will closely watch India's [...]
Indian markets surged to new record highs, marking a strong start to the New Year. Nifty decisively crossed the 26,200 mark. Several companies like DMart, Bajaj Finance, and Marico are [...]
Banks are likely to see lower provisioning for bad loans in the December quarter. This follows a significant drop in the previous quarter. Improved loan collection and fewer new bad [...]
The Nifty has broken out of a five-week consolidation, signaling a resumption of its uptrend and is expected to rally towards 26,800 in January. Analysts suggest buying on dips as [...]
Tata Sons is actively seeking new leadership for its airline business, with chairman N Chandrasekaran reportedly in talks with international aviation executives. These discussions are occurring as current Air India [...]
International Finance Corp., the World Bank Group's private-sector arm, has committed Rs 220 crore as anchor investor, while the remaining capital is coming from institutional investors, family offices and ultra-high-net-worth [...]
Indian banks show improved asset quality with declining bad loans. Special Mention Accounts and Gross Non-Performing Assets have fallen significantly. Stress in MSME and unsecured loans has also eased. While [...]
Indian insurers settled a record number of health claims in FY25. Settlement ratios improved significantly, with fewer claims rejected. Average payouts per claim decreased due to wider policy coverage. Cashless [...]
Indian markets surged on Friday, marking the second trading day of the new year. The Nifty 50 reached an all-time high as a broad rally took hold. Strong corporate updates [...]
The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has reintroduced geopolitical risk into oil markets, impacting global crude prices. While immediate supply increases are unlikely, a US-led overhaul could eventually boost Venezuelan [...]
The brokerage sees capital expenditure, defence manufacturing and financialisation as key tailwinds for the segment. [...]
The brokerage sees India’s “Goldilocks” phase continuing, supported by policy actions, easing macro headwinds, and a revival in capital expenditure, while preferring financials, capex-linked sectors, defence, and select discretionary stocks. [...]
Veteran fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya, who passed away after a cardiac arrest, was known for his contrarian investing style and multibagger small-cap bets. Citing rich valuations and market euphoria, he [...]