Economic & Finance News
According to the data tabled in the House, Uttar Pradesh had the highest pending liabilities at Rs 1,158.71 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh at Rs 1,014.60 crore, Karnataka Rs 746.65 [...]
The Lok Sabha has approved an additional Rs 2.01 lakh crore in spending for the current fiscal year through supplementary demands for grants. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured the House [...]
Government's combined disinvestment and asset monetisation receipts have surpassed ₹34,400 crore this fiscal year, exceeding revised estimates. Dividend collections from public sector enterprises have reached ₹70,577 crore, nearing the annual [...]
RBI's Deputy Governor, J. Swaminathan, recently pointed out that the root cause of financial crises lies in governance failures, not insufficient knowledge. He articulated how misaligned incentives often lead institutions [...]
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 [...]
Market News
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Rajputana Stainless Ltd's IPO is poised for a muted market debut on March 16, with grey market signals showing a 0% premium. The Rs 255 crore issue saw modest overall [...]
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A prolonged Iran war and rising oil prices are forcing investors to scrutinize diverse industries beyond traditional energy plays. Supply disruptions are impacting chipmakers, food delivery, and automakers, while higher [...]
Barclays is reportedly preparing to re-enter India's equity capital market after a decade-long hiatus. The London-based bank, which previously exited ECM, broking, and research operations in India, is now seeking [...]
Indian equities experienced a sharp correction in 2026, with Nifty, Midcap, and Smallcap indices declining significantly amid heightened global volatility. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt the energy [...]
New rupee loan spreads widened year-on-year to 3.01% in January as banks maintained firm borrowing costs to protect margins despite central bank rate cuts. Outstanding loan spreads narrowed due to [...]
Wild oil price swings, triggered by the Iran war, have pushed institutional investors towards exotic hybrid options to navigate cross-market gyrations. Traditional safe havens like bonds and gold have failed [...]
The finance ministry is set to direct banks to cap lending rates at 2% above MCLR for microfinance companies under a new credit guarantee scheme. This initiative aims to boost [...]
Markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, extending the ongoing corrective phase due to persistent geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest any recovery will face significant resistance, advising investors to maintain caution [...]
Indian markets brace for further declines as escalating Middle East tensions, fueled by US President Trump's rhetoric, push oil prices skyward. The rupee is also expected to weaken, hitting record [...]
Benchmark Nifty experienced a significant drop, ending the week with substantial losses. Escalating global conflicts triggered a sharp rise in crude oil prices, intensifying investor caution. Analysts point to broken [...]
Indian equity markets are experiencing a significant downturn. Many BSE 500 companies now trade below their historical valuations. This trend is particularly evident in non-lending firms. Banks and financial companies, [...]
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to increase money supply soon. This move aims to prevent short-term interest rates from rising sharply. It will also counter the effects of [...]