Economic & Finance News
The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has empowered numerous small entrepreneurs. Over Rs 39 lakh crore has been sanctioned since its launch. Non-performing assets remain low at approximately 2 percent. The [...]
A Parliamentary panel has urged the Statistics Ministry to use allocated funds wisely. The ministry faces funding shortfalls for key schemes like Support for Statistical Strengthening. The panel advised seeking [...]
Former RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra advocates for India to build foreign exchange reserves to at least $1 trillion. This substantial buffer is crucial for market intervention, covering external debt [...]
India has updated its foreign direct investment policy. Investments from countries sharing a land border now face stricter government scrutiny. Overseas companies with up to 10% Chinese shareholding can invest [...]
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 [...]
Market News
Crude oil prices surged over 4% on MCX as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted supply expectations. Analysts expect continued volatility but maintain a bullish outlook, citing tight supply [...]
10 companies in the NSE large-cap segment reported December 2025 quarterly profits that were at least 15% higher than their previous peak profits over the past ten quarters. [...]
Nomura has cut its Nifty target by 15% to 24,900, warning of a further 5% downside amid geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices and weakening flows. The brokerage sees risks to [...]
Over 10 mutual funds increased exposure to stocks like Multi Commodity Exchange of India, GE Vernova T&D India and National Aluminium Company in February, with three turning multibaggers and delivering [...]
Markets have fallen nearly 9% in a month amid geopolitical tensions, but PL Capital’s wealth arm sees volatility as an opportunity. It advises gradual investing in quality stocks, with focus [...]
Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn, erasing early gains and falling sharply. Initial optimism surrounding the Strait of Hormuz traffic resumption quickly dissipated, leading [...]
Indian equities remain under pressure amid West Asia tensions, with Nifty slipping sharply from recent highs. Analysts see the 21,000–22,000 zone as a potential bottom, backed by technical patterns, valuations, [...]
Eternal shares have corrected sharply, but JM Financial sees the decline as an opportunity, maintaining a bullish stance. The brokerage believes concerns around the LPG crisis and competition are overstated, [...]
IDBI Bank shares plummeted nearly 20% over two days, wiping out Rs 18,900 crore in market value. This decline follows reports that the government may halt the divestment process due [...]
Shares of Adani Power rose on Tuesday, extending a weekly gain of 13% and hitting a four-month high. The rally is driven by strong technical momentum, rising summer power demand [...]
