Economic & Finance News
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 [...]
In January, India's economic landscape showcased resilience, with industrial production and service sectors experiencing consistent growth. Publicly traded companies noted impressive sales figures, particularly within the manufacturing domain. Anticipated trade [...]
Gujarat's Finance Minister Kanu Desai unveiled a ₹4,08,053 crore budget for 2026-27. The plan prioritizes developing six regions as growth hubs. Significant funds are allocated for sports infrastructure to prepare [...]
The government is pushing states to quickly approve and implement projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure scheme. Over ₹1.04 lakh crore has already been released. With [...]
The amount of cash circulating in the economy has hit an all-time peak of Rs 40 lakh crore in January, after rising 11.1% year-on-year. Yet, interestingly, the cash-to-GDP ratio has [...]
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged MSMEs to embrace formalization, credit discipline, and digital payments for enhanced resilience and competitiveness. The central bank reiterated its commitment to improving access to timely [...]
India needs patient capital to achieve its $10 trillion GDP target by 2035, according to Spark Capital's Y Rama Rao. He highlighted the success of South Korea and Singapore in [...]
India has emerged as Japan's most promising market, driving significant Japanese investment. Mizuho Bank Global CEO Masahiko Kato highlighted a strategic push to build an India-Japan corridor, supporting businesses in [...]
Public sector companies and four major government bodies maintained their capital spending this fiscal year. Their expenditure reached ₹6.67 lakh crore by January, nearly matching last year's ₹6.79 lakh crore. [...]
Market News
Escalating Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices higher, significantly impacting India's beaten-up equities and widening their underperformance against global peers. Analysts warn of further downside for Indian assets due [...]
Nearly 80% of Indian stocks are deep in bear market territory, hidden beneath modest index declines. Small and midcap companies have faced prolonged selling, but fundamentals remain strong. Analysts suggest [...]
Escalating Middle East conflict fuels optimism for Indian defence firms, with expectations of increased export orders. US President Trump's comments and recent military actions have heightened tensions. This, coupled with [...]
Stock Market Crash: Indian equity markets experienced a sharp downturn, with the Sensex and Nifty plummeting around 2% due to escalating Middle East conflict involving the US and Iran. Surging [...]
Middle East tensions are driving up crude oil prices, impacting Indian energy stocks like ONGC and Oil India. Escalating attacks and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly [...]
Gujarat Gas has slashed industrial gas supplies by 50% due to disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict impacting regasified LNG availability. The company declared a Force Majeure event, citing circumstances [...]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shares fell 2% despite the Ministry of Defence awarding a Rs 2,901 crore contract for six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III for the Indian Coast Guard. [...]
Petronet LNG crashed 8% after it issued a force majeure notice to QatarEnergy due to supply disruptions from Middle East hostilities, preventing its LNG tankers from safely transiting the Strait [...]
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Japans Nikkei share average fell to a one-month low on Wednesday. Investors sold risk assets due to escalating Middle East conflict. Chip-related companies led the decline. Oil refinery index was [...]
The Kospi dropped 12.6 percent to 5,065.14 in early afternoon trade, putting it on track for one of its worst days in years. [...]
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery's IPO, priced at Rs 386, is set for its stock market debut on March 4. Despite a Rs 380 crore issue that closed on February 26, [...]
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