Economic & Finance News

West Bengal reins in revenue spending growth in FY'26 so far; capex contracts: Report

West Bengal shows strong control over revenue spending in the current fiscal year. This is a positive sign compared to other states. However, the state's capital expenditure has declined significantly. [...]

India's small savings inflows give govt extra borrowing comfort

National Small Savings Fund collections have reached ₹2.17 lakh crore, nearing two-thirds of the fiscal year's budget estimate. Officials anticipate exceeding the target due to year-end tax-saving rushes, providing the [...]

FDI inflows to India surged by 73 per cent to $47 billion in 2025: UN

India saw a significant 73 percent jump in foreign investment in 2025, reaching USD 47 billion. This growth was fueled by strong investments in services and manufacturing sectors. Globally, foreign [...]

A guide to PMAY-Urban 2.0: Affordable housing for urban India

Dream of owning a home? Discover PMAY-Urban 2.0 benefits, including interest subsidies and financial aid for urban housing. Check your eligibility and apply today! [...]

Govt to pump ₹5,000 cr into SIDBI to step up credit for MSMEs

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to boost credit for MSMEs. This capital, released over three years, aims to increase financial assistance recipients [...]

Davos WEF 2026: Adani Group sets out Rs 6 lakh cr investment blueprint for India

The Adani Group has unveiled a Rs 6 lakh crore investment plan across aviation, clean energy, and digital infrastructure, focusing on integrated, technology-led platforms. The blueprint, presented at Davos, spans [...]

View: Why India has a private investment problem

India's economy is projected to grow at 7.4%, yet Prime Minister Modi faces a critical decision between continued infrastructure spending and fiscal restraint. Despite strong headline growth, low private investment [...]

India's average return on FDI remains robust at 7.3%, outperforming emerging economies: CareEdge

India saw gross FDI inflows rise to USD 81 billion in FY25. However, increased profit repatriation and outflows significantly reduced net FDI to just USD 1 billion. Despite this, India's [...]

Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM

According to the paper, investments in urban mobility infrastructure over the past decade, particularly metro rail expansion, have translated into stronger household liquidity management and more disciplined borrowing. [...]

FDI inflows surge $51 billion in 6 months as govt pushes manufacturing, startup collaboration: DPIIT Secy

He highlighted the government's efforts to encourage deeper engagement between corporates and startups, adding that large companies are showing growing interest in collaborating with startups to drive innovation and scale. [...]

Net direct tax mopup rises 8.8% till January 11

Despite a slower pace of tax refunds, the growth in collection was much below the budgeted 12.7% increase for the entire 2025-26. With less than three months left in this [...]

Centre earmarks Rs 5,925 crore for coal, lignite exploration from FY27

The investment will be channeled through the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of coal and lignite exploration. [...]

Rapid digitalisation of banks reshaping financial risks, requires supervisors to fundamentally rethink: RBI DG

Speaking at the Third Annual Global Conference of the College of Supervisors in Mumbai, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said that traditional indicators such as capital adequacy and liquidity are [...]

Credit demand zooms as policy eases, outstanding bank credit crossed Rs 200 lakh cr for the first time on Dec 31, 2025

India's credit demand is surging. Lower taxes and supportive monetary policy are fueling investment. Outstanding bank credit has crossed a major milestone. This growth surpasses projections, indicating a strong economic [...]

State capex loans cross 56% of FY26 target by Jan 5; Centre aims for full utilisation

The Centre has released over ₹83,000 crore to states for capital investment. This is part of the special assistance scheme for capital investment. The government is confident of fully utilizing [...]

Market News

Union Budget 2026: What markets need to rebuild retail investors’ confidence

Retail investors have stayed committed to Indian markets through multiple crises, but their confidence must be continually reinforced as savings grow. Taxation, especially STT, CTT, and capital gains, adds friction [...]

Stock market holiday: Will NSE and BSE remain closed on January 26 for Republic Day?

Indian stock markets will be closed on Monday, January 26, for Republic Day, affecting trading across NSE, BSE and MCX. The closure marks the second market holiday of 2026. Trading [...]

Market cap of 9 of top-10 most valued firms plunges by Rs 2.51 lakh cr; RIL biggest laggard

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms slumped by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in line with [...]

Q3 earnings, Fed rate decision, Budget to steer Dalal Street this week

Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget [...]

How Mukul Agrawal tweaked his Rs 6,500-crore portfolio in Q3. Here’s all you need to know

Ace investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawal reshuffled his Rs 6,500-crore equity portfolio in Q3, adding new names and adjusting stakes across several holdings. He entered stocks such as Hindustan Construction and [...]

Axis Bank Q3 Preview: PAT may fall 8% YoY with margins under pressure; loan growth to recover

Axis Bank is expected to post a mixed Q3 performance, with healthy loan and deposit growth supporting balance sheet expansion, but pressure on margins weighing on profitability. Brokerages see NII [...]

14 penny stocks crash up to 80% in three months. Check full list here

Low liquidity, high volatility and limited transparency make them vulnerable to manipulation and sudden price swings. [...]

8 midcap stocks that could deliver over 50% upside. Do you own any?

Based on consensus estimates, Trendlyne data shows that a number of midcap stocks are poised to deliver strong returns over the next 12 months. [...]

US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming week, holding firm despite President Donald Trump's pressure to slash levels as [...]

FPIs dump Indian equities worth Rs 33,598 cr in Jan so far. Is the sentiment set to worsen further?

According to VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, FPIs not only continued their selling spree in the week ended January 23 but also intensified it. The sustained [...]

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Volatility to stay elevated, traders urged to stay nimble

Markets experienced a sharp corrective move, with Nifty ending lower after a volatile week and breaking below key technical levels. India VIX surged, signaling increased risk perception. Despite a potential [...]

Adani Group clarifies on US SEC summons report; says no allegations against company

Adani Group companies clarified via stock exchange filings that they are not parties to any US SEC legal proceedings. Reports indicated the SEC sought court approval to serve summons to [...]

Govt of Singapore’s India portfolio: 11 stocks rally up to 90% in 10 months, new Q3 pick unveiled

Despite the decline in overall portfolio value during FY26, stock-level performance remains encouraging. More than half of the holdings delivered positive returns, with 11 stocks surging between 25% and 90% [...]

Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 results: Standalone PAT rises 4% YoY, NII grows 5%

Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a solid financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The private lender saw its standalone net profit climb 4% year-on-year to Rs [...]

UltraTech Cement Q3 results: Cons PAT zooms 32% YoY, net sales up over 22%

Ultratech Cement has announced strong financial results for the third quarter of FY26. The company's profit after tax saw a significant 32% year-on-year increase, reaching Rs 1,792 crore. Net sales [...]