Economic & Finance News
To ensure the recent interest rate reduction truly benefits the economy, the Reserve Bank of India may have to infuse a staggering 1.5 lakh crore into the financial system. This [...]
The allocation under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme may be raised to Rs 1.8-2 lakh crore for 2026-27 from Rs 1.5 lakh crore budgeted for [...]
According to assessments by Crisil, ICICI Bank Research and Emkay Global, the merchandise deficit expanded as gold imports surged nearly 150% quarter-on-quarter, touching USD 19 billion in Q2, while goods [...]
The Indian Rupee is nearing 90 against the US Dollar. Foreign investors are selling Indian stocks, impacting market performance. Domestic investors are buying, but foreign selling is currently dominant. This [...]
Goldman Sachs anticipates the central government will meet its FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP by curtailing capital expenditure. This measure is expected to offset anticipated shortfalls in [...]
Despite monetary easing, low inflation, and soft crude prices, India's long-term government bond yields have risen due to increased government bond supply and global uncertainties. However, a moderation is expected [...]
India's Goods and Services Tax collection reached ₹1.70 lakh crore in November. This marks a modest 0.7% rise year-on-year. Officials state the growth pace exceeded expectations. The numbers reflect the [...]
The government is seeking Parliament's approval for a net additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore in the current fiscal. This includes over Rs 18,000 crore for fertiliser subsidies and approximately [...]
India has asked for parliament's approval for an additional 1.32 lakh crore rupees ($14.61 billion) in additional spending for the fiscal year concluding March 31, 2026. The exact net increase [...]
Within the total revenue expenditure, interest payments accounted for Rs 6,73,715 crore, while Rs 2,46,575 crore was spent on major subsidies. The expenditure pattern highlights the balance between the government's [...]
The Asian Development Bank has approved an $846 million loan to India to modernize 650 Industrial Training Institutes and five National Skill Training Institutes. This initiative aims to create a [...]
Launched in 2015, the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has successfully distributed Rs 34 lakh crore in collateral-free loans, reaching over 55 crore beneficiaries. With the aim of bridging the funding [...]
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million results-based lending program for Maharashtra to develop climate-resilient, low-carbon, and safe road networks. This initiative will expand all-weather roads in 34 [...]
India needs to re-evaluate its curbs on Chinese foreign direct investment, Economist Sajjid Chinoy said. He believes allowing Chinese capital would boost domestic demand and job creation, contrasting it with [...]
The Indian rupee celebrated a remarkable recovery, showcasing its most significant one-day increase in a month by settling at 89.23 to the US dollar. The Reserve Bank of India's preemptive [...]
Market News
Adani Enterprises’ Rs 25,000 crore rights issue closed with strong demand, ending at 108% subscription. The public portion was even stronger at 130% subscribed. Priced at Rs 1,800 per share, [...]
Seven BSE 500 stocks, including Inox Wind, Dixon Technologies, Piramal Pharma and Blue Dart, hit fresh 52-week lows as the Sensex fell 275 points. All saw sharp one-month declines ranging [...]
Howard Marks says AI may be a transformational “inflection bubble,” urging investors to avoid going all-in or all-out. He highlights soaring valuations, circular financing, rising leverage, speculative behaviour and past [...]
Shares of EMS companies Dixon, Amber, and PG Electroplast declined sharply on Wednesday, tracking the fall in Kaynes Technology and extending the sector’s recent weakness. Dixon led the slide, plunging [...]
In a recent note, domestic brokerage firm Kotak Securities has projected a bull case target of 32,032 for the Nifty 50 index by December 2026, suggesting meaningful upside potential from [...]
Global investors including Temasek and Capital Group, along with major Indian asset managers such as SBI MF, ICICI Prudential, and HDFC AMC, have placed bids to buy shares in Swiggy [...]
Indian equities ended lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits and stayed cautious ahead of the U.S. Fed policy outcome. Financials, IT, and broader markets weakened, while IndiGo slid after [...]
Five stocks currently trade at among the lowest price-to-earnings levels, indicating relatively inexpensive valuations. Power Finance Corporation leads, followed by REC, LIC Housing Finance, Bank of Maharashtra and Bharat Petroleum. [...]
Eleven high-momentum Indian stocks surged over 50% in three months, with three turning into multibaggers, highlighting standout performers amid broader market volatility. [...]
US Fed December 2025 Meet: The US Federal Reserve has begun its two-day policy meeting, with the rate decision due Wednesday. After a 25 bps cut in October that brought [...]
European shares inched lower on Wednesday, as investors refrained from placing big bets ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while also parsing through a slate of corporate [...]
Japan's Topix stock index reached an unprecedented high on Wednesday before paring gains. Investors are closely watching central bank decisions in Japan and the United States. A weaker yen boosted [...]
Australian shares closed marginally lower as caution over a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook and the upcoming U.S. Fed decision weighed on sentiment. Miners provided some support, but losses in financials, [...]
Vidya Wires shares surged 12% after a flat debut, listing at its IPO price of Rs 52. The Rs 300-crore IPO saw strong demand, with investors advised to hold for [...]
Kaynes Technology shares tumbled nearly 10% on Wednesday, reversing Tuesday’s relief rally, after Kotak Institutional Equities slashed its target price by 33% and warned of unresolved concerns around intangible accounting, [...]