Economic & Finance News

RBI trims US treasury holding to below $200 bn amid gold rush

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its holdings in US Treasuries. This strategic move sees the central bank increasing its gold reserves. The shift aims to diversify foreign exchange [...]

Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at Rs 890 cr: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India has set the Ways and Means Advances limit for the Delhi government at Rs 890 crore. This move will assist the city government in managing [...]

CPSE Capex reached 74.5% of target by December, set to exceed annual target by fair margin

The Capex for the month of December alone increased by 9.28% to Rs 70,000 crore, with many enterprises exceeding their annual budget target. The growth was led by the Railway [...]

61,000 crorepati taxpayers added in last one year

India saw a significant rise in wealthy taxpayers. Over 61,000 new individuals joined the crorepati club, bringing the total to 351,000. The number of super-rich individuals, earning over ₹10 crore, [...]

Sitharaman & Co line up ₹17 lakh crore PPP pipeline across 852 projects over three years

The Centre has unveiled a significant three-year Public Private Partnership project pipeline. This initiative encompasses 852 projects with an estimated cost exceeding ₹17 lakh crore. The pipeline aims to boost [...]

India mulls tax exemption for sovereign wealth funds’ equity gains amid heavy foreign outflows

India may exempt Sovereign Wealth Funds and patient capital from taxes on Indian stock market earnings. This proposal aims to attract stable foreign investment following significant sell-offs by foreign fund [...]

Tax hike raises risk of smuggling of tobacco products and revenue loss for govt: Experts

Experts warn that a significant tax hike on cigarettes, effective February 1, could fuel illicit trade and lead to substantial tax revenue losses. The new excise duty structure, combined with [...]

GST cuts boost credit growth; system credit to rise 12% in FY26, 13% in FY27: MoSL

Credit growth in the country is expected to remain at around 12 per cent year-on-year in FY26 and improve to nearly 13 per cent in FY27, while deposit growth is [...]

GST collection climbs 6% on revenue from imports

Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2% to over ₹1.22 lakh crore, official data published Thursday showed, while revenues from imported goods climbed about a fifth to ₹51,977 crore during [...]

India's household debt seen above 5-yr average, but lower than China's

The RBI said that household borrowing patterns have changed with non-housing retail loans, largely taken for consumption, accounting for 55.3% of total household borrowing from financial institutions as of September [...]

RBI flags swelling slippages in unsecured retail lending, particularly among private banks

Private banks contributed 76 percentage of slippages in unsecured retail loans, against 16 percent for PSBs [...]

Creditors realised Rs 4 lakh crore under IBC till September: RBI report

Creditors have recovered Rs 4 lakh crore through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by September 30, 2025. Over 78 percent of corporate insolvency resolution processes have concluded. The code has [...]

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 [...]

Market News

How 2026 is shaping up for Indian investors? Gurmeet Chadha shares his asset class view

As global macro conditions shift, investors are rethinking asset allocation for 2026. Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle Consultants highlights constructive prospects for Indian equities, caution on silver, moderation in global [...]

DMart Q3 Results: Cons profit jumps 18% YoY to Rs 856 crore, revenue up 13%

Avenue Supermarts, the parent of DMart, posted strong Q3 FY26 numbers with consolidated PAT rising 18.3% YoY to Rs 855.92 crore, compared to Rs 723.72 crore a year earlier. Revenue [...]

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Nifty tests key support levels as volatility rises

Nifty broke below its 500-point trading range, ending the week down 2.45% amid global uncertainty and a spike in volatility. Technical indicators signal weakening momentum, with support at 25,500–25,300 crucial. [...]

European stocks close at record as Glencore jumps on Rio Tinto interest

European stock markets reached a new peak on Friday. Glencore's significant jump fueled the rise. Technology stocks also performed strongly, marking their best week in almost two years. This rebound [...]

Moody’s affirms Shriram Finance’s Ba1 rating, outlook revised to positive after MUFG Bank investment

Moody’s has affirmed Shriram Finance’s Ba1 rating and revised its outlook to positive following MUFG Bank’s planned $4.4 billion investment for a 20% stake. The capital infusion is expected to [...]

Retail investors bet big on these 12 smallcaps; stocks rally up to 65% in FY26, Do you own any?

Retail investors have steadily increased holdings in select small-cap stocks, with 12 counters delivering strong FY26 gains of up to 65%, highlighting growing confidence despite broader market weakness. [...]

TCS, Kotak Bank among 8 stocks nearing ex-dates for bonus, dividend, and stock split. Do you own any?

​TCS, Kotak Bank and six other companies are set for stock splits, bonus issues, and dividends next week, offering opportunities for investors. [...]

India’s defence order pipeline hits record levels; Astra Microwave, Bharat Dynamics top buys

India's defence manufacturing sector sees enhanced medium-term visibility due to accelerated capital acquisition approvals, with FY26 year-to-date clearances nearly double the annual outlay. This robust pipeline, spanning diverse military needs [...]

Concurrent Losers: 12 stocks decline for five consecutive sessions

Indian markets remained under pressure as the Sensex declined for a fifth straight session. Twelve BSE 100 stocks recorded losses in all five sessions, reflecting sustained selling across sectors amid [...]

Swiggy, Infosys among 17 stocks in BNP Paribas' top buy ideas for 2026. Check list here

BNP Paribas expects the Nifty 50 to reach 29,500 by end-2026 and has identified 17 top stock picks across autos, banks, IT, telecom, consumer and healthcare sectors, led by Maruti [...]

IREDA Q3 Results: PAT jumps 15% YoY to Rs 1,381 crore, revenue up 28%

IREDA posted a 15.4% YoY rise in Q3 FY26 PAT at Rs 1,381 crore, with revenue up 28.2% to Rs 6,042 crore. Loan sanctions jumped 29% YoY to Rs 40,100 [...]

Tejas Networks Q3 Results: Cons loss widens to Rs 196 crore, revenue sinks 88% YoY

Tejas Networks reported a Rs 196.55 crore loss in Q2, impacted by an 88% revenue drop and a significant BSNL order deferral. Despite a large inventory, the company secured private [...]

D-Street logs worst week since September 2025 amid tariff fears, FPI selling

The Indian stock market has been on a downward trend, recording losses for the fifth straight day. Investors are pulling back on their portfolios in light of impending US job [...]

Sebi approves 5 IPOs including that of Kissht and Alcobrew Distilleries

Sebi has approved five IPOs across sectors including digital lending, alcoholic beverages, textiles and precision engineering. Major issuers include Kissht, Alcobrew Distilleries, Aastha Spintex, Indo MIM and Kusumgar, signalling a [...]

ET Market Watch: Sensex cracks 2,350 pts in a week, trade jitters, FII selling hit stocks