Economic & Finance News
Estimates broadly peg the dividend to be around ₹3 lakh crore, compared with ₹2.7 lakh crore last year. RBI dividends have provided a significant boost to the government's non-tax revenues [...]
Government capital spending is set to surge past Rs 12 lakh crore by FY27. This marks a significant increase, reflecting a strong focus on infrastructure development. The report highlights a [...]
The Indian government tax collections have shown weak growth in FY26, falling significantly below budgeted estimates due to subdued direct and indirect tax performance. However, a recovery is anticipated in [...]
Speaking during a panel discussion on new age financing-mobilising capital for infrastructure creation and sustainable regional growth at ET House in Davos, Jharkhand's finance secretary Prashant Kumar said his state [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Market News
Asian currencies strengthened as the dollar weakened to a four-year low, driven by investor caution over unpredictable US policymaking. The dollar's decline accelerated after President Trump expressed indifference to its [...]
Indian stock indices Nifty and Sensex closed higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in financials, IT, and metals, despite selling in auto and FMCG sectors. The Nifty experienced a 300-point [...]
Indian benchmark indices closed mixed on Tuesday, with the Nifty gaining on financial, IT, and metal stocks while the Sensex saw pressure from auto and FMCG. Several companies like Vodafone [...]
Indian auto stocks experienced a decline following reports of potential tariff reductions on EU-imported vehicles as part of a free trade agreement. While some manufacturers like Mahindra & Mahindra and [...]
The Reserve Bank of India and the European Securities and Markets Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding, resolving a two-year dispute over supervisory oversight of India's central clearing agencies. [...]
The proposed fundraise will be used to refinance a dollar bond backed by shares of Tata Sons, held through group entity Goswami Infratech, due to mature in April. The new [...]
Corporate entities are navigating a fresh mandate from the Reserve Bank of India, which has reclassified holding and strategic investment firms as Core Investment Companies. This new label comes with [...]
Seven out of eight public sector banks that released quarterly results so far held on to or improved margins from the previous three months, helping them maintain profitability despite a [...]
Estimates broadly peg the dividend to be around ₹3 lakh crore, compared with ₹2.7 lakh crore last year. RBI dividends have provided a significant boost to the government's non-tax revenues [...]
Credit card usage in Mumbai saw an 8% rebound last month, reaching ₹2.05 lakh crore due to seasonal demand and year-end spending. Net new card additions hit a three-month high [...]
Indian benchmarks ended a shortened week higher after India and the EU sealed a landmark free trade deal. Sensex rose 320 points and Nifty gained 0.5%, buoyed by optimism despite [...]
PC Jeweller Ltd on Tuesday reported a 28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 190.10 crore in the quarter ended December, mainly on festive demand. [...]
Spandana Sphoorty narrowed its December-quarter loss to Rs 95 crore as asset quality improved and collections stabilised. Gross NPAs declined, disbursements rose sequentially, but loan book contraction, write-offs and covenant [...]
Vodafone Idea Q3 Results: Vodafone Idea narrowed its consolidated losses to Rs 5,286 crore in Q3FY26 versus Rs 6,609 crore in the year ago period. The telecom company's revenue from [...]