Economic & Finance News

PM Modi meets economists, sector experts ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, calls for mission-mode reforms across sectors

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 [...]

Union Budget 2026: Centre’s dividend kitty may beat budget estimates in FY26

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 [...]

Season’s Greeting? Taxman turns New Year party pooper

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 [...]

UPI spikes in India, but some states are still in the slow lane

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 revamps tax regime in 2025, new I-T Act to take effect from April 1

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 [...]

Budget 2026: Industry seeks faster tax dispute resolution

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 [...]

RBI to infuse Rs 2.90 lakh crore liquidity via bond buys, USD swap

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 [...]

Gross FDI slips to $6.5billion, net flows negative

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 [...]

Gross FDI slips to $6.5 billion, net flows negative

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 [...]

Firms turning to AI tools to keep pace with taxman

Leading tax firms are launching tailor-made generative AI solutions for tax and regulatory functions, catering not just to large corporations but also to mid-sized and smaller enterprises which are fast, [...]

India borrowing costs to spike as market stares at $90 bn supply in Q4

India’s central and state governments are set for heavy borrowing in Q1, with total debt issuance estimated at ₹8.1 trillion ($90.3B)—₹3.1 trillion from the Centre and ₹5 trillion from states. [...]

Nudged by taxman, MNCs tell staff to reveal undisclosed foreign assets

The Income Tax department is sending urgent reminders to multinational companies. Employees with undisclosed foreign assets and earnings are being asked to report them. The deadline for this disclosure is [...]

GeM facilitates Rs 2,200 cr asset disposal for govt entities in 4 years

A forward auction is a digital bidding process through which government departments sell assets such as scrap, e-waste, old vehicles, machinery and leasehold properties, including buildings and land, to the [...]

Corp tax kitty surpasses personal I-T as gross direct tax crosses Rs 20 lakh crore

Corporate tax collections have surpassed personal income tax receipts this fiscal year. This indicates strong corporate earnings. Individual tax growth remains slow. Gross direct tax collections have crossed twenty lakh [...]

ADB commits $4.26 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025

Nearly 32 per cent of ADB's 16 newly committed projects focus on the human and social development sector, followed by 26 per cent in the energy sector -- primarily advancing [...]

Market News

IFCI shares gain over 7% after stake sale in NEDFi for Rs 122 crore

IFCI shares rise 7.3% to Rs 54.12 after selling 10% stake in NEDFi for Rs 121.77 crore. Despite trading below 52-week high, strong institutional interest, robust quarterly net profit, and [...]

Smallcap multibagger stock shoots up another 58% in a month. Do you own?

Cupid Ltd shares soar to a record Rs 519.90, posting a 58% one-month gain and 584% yearly surge. Recent updates include promoter pledge reduction and board approval for a Saudi [...]

Warren Buffett retires today: Berkshire faces its first dawn without the Oracle of Omaha

Warren Buffett concludes his long tenure as Berkshire Hathaway CEO today. Gregory Abel assumes day-to-day leadership. Investors now assess Berkshire's future without Buffett's direct operational guidance. The conglomerate, built into [...]

The 11 big trades of 2025: Bubbles, cockroaches and a 367% jump

2025 saw wild swings in global markets, from record-breaking gold and meme-like Fannie-Freddie gains to geopolitical-driven defense rallies and AI trades. Investors chased high-conviction bets in crypto, Turkish carry trades, [...]

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals shares rally 5% after recent decline

Deepak Fertilisers shares rose on Wednesday, rebounding after a two-day decline amid renewed buying interest. The stock saw intraday volatility between Rs 1,233 and Rs 1,284 and is valued at [...]

Smallcap multibagger stock jumps 13% after securing Rs 249 crore order from RBI

Dynacons Systems & Solutions Ltd shares saw a significant jump. The company secured a major software project from the Reserve Bank of India. This prestigious contract is valued at Rs [...]

Nifty Bank welcomes Yes Bank, Union Bank as rejig comes into effect today. Which stocks will see outflows?

The Nifty Bank index has welcomed Yes Bank and Union Bank today. This structural change will see significant inflows for these new entrants. However, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank are [...]

KPI Green Energy shares skyrocket 27% in 2 days on strong volume

KPI Green Energy shares surged sharply on strong volumes, with technical indicators signalling sustained bullish momentum amid improving sentiment in the renewable energy space. [...]

January jinx weighs for Nifty bulls: 80% failure rate in last 10 years linked to FII selling

January has historically been a challenging month for Indian equities, with the Nifty ending in the red eight out of the last ten years. Foreign investors have largely been net [...]

Why India’s markets stayed resilient in a year few celebrated

Despite a volatile year, the Nifty 50 closed 2025 near 26,000, marking the 10th consecutive positive year. Fixed income also showed resilience with falling yields. This strength in Indian markets, [...]

Will Berkshire Hathaway still be a millionaire maker after Warren Buffett? The $700 billion question facing investors

Warren Buffett’s exit as CEO marks the end of a six-decade era at Berkshire Hathaway, where investing in the stock was largely a bet on his leadership. As he hands [...]

The Great Divide: When the mood overtakes the math

Indian markets experienced significant shocks, including a depreciating rupee and massive FII sell-offs, despite a robust macro environment. This disconnect, driven by AI trade flows and trade deal delays, led [...]

New year stock picks 2026: Why M&M, Marico, Hindustan Petroleum offer up to 20% potential upside

As markets enter 2026, stock selection is key. Analysts recommend Mahindra & Mahindra, Marico, and Hindustan Petroleum. These companies show strong balance sheets and earnings visibility. Investors can expect potential [...]

Hindustan Copper shares down 3% as metal prices slip over 1% on-year end profit taking. What are analysts saying?

Hindustan Copper shares dipped as investors booked profits after a significant surge, driven by record copper prices in 2025. Global supply disruptions and strong demand from electrification and AI infrastructure [...]

Sensex rises over 200 pts, Nifty reclaims 26,000 in year-end bounce

Indian equities opened higher on Wednesday, ending a four-session losing streak on the final trading day of the year. Bargain hunting boosted the Sensex and Nifty, despite ongoing concerns about [...]