Economic & Finance News

RBI to infuse Rs 2.90 lakh crore liquidity via bond buys, USD swap

The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 2.90 lakh crore into the banking system. This will be done through bond purchases and a dollar-rupee swap. These measures aim to [...]

Gross FDI slips to $6.5billion, net flows negative

Foreign direct investment into India saw a slight dip in October. Net FDI continued to show outflows, though less than the previous month. Singapore, Mauritius, and the United States were [...]

Gross FDI slips to $6.5 billion, net flows negative

Foreign direct investment into India saw a slight dip in October. Net FDI continued to show outflows, though less than the previous month. Singapore, Mauritius, and the United States were [...]

Firms turning to AI tools to keep pace with taxman

Leading tax firms are launching tailor-made generative AI solutions for tax and regulatory functions, catering not just to large corporations but also to mid-sized and smaller enterprises which are fast, [...]

India borrowing costs to spike as market stares at $90 bn supply in Q4

India’s central and state governments are set for heavy borrowing in Q1, with total debt issuance estimated at ₹8.1 trillion ($90.3B)—₹3.1 trillion from the Centre and ₹5 trillion from states. [...]

Nudged by taxman, MNCs tell staff to reveal undisclosed foreign assets

The Income Tax department is sending urgent reminders to multinational companies. Employees with undisclosed foreign assets and earnings are being asked to report them. The deadline for this disclosure is [...]

GeM facilitates Rs 2,200 cr asset disposal for govt entities in 4 years

A forward auction is a digital bidding process through which government departments sell assets such as scrap, e-waste, old vehicles, machinery and leasehold properties, including buildings and land, to the [...]

Corp tax kitty surpasses personal I-T as gross direct tax crosses Rs 20 lakh crore

Corporate tax collections have surpassed personal income tax receipts this fiscal year. This indicates strong corporate earnings. Individual tax growth remains slow. Gross direct tax collections have crossed twenty lakh [...]

ADB commits $4.26 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025

Nearly 32 per cent of ADB's 16 newly committed projects focus on the human and social development sector, followed by 26 per cent in the energy sector -- primarily advancing [...]

India's net direct tax collections rise 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh cr this FY till Dec 17

India's net direct tax collections have surged by 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh crore year-to-date, driven by robust corporate tax growth and reduced refunds. This performance, up to December 17, [...]

Focus will be on managing debt levels & fiscal consolidation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking at the Times Network India Economic Conclave, presented by IDFC First Bank, Sitharaman cautioned that worrisome debt levels in some states could threaten India's 10-year growth momentum under the [...]

Rupee will depreciate further, no need to panic or worry: Axis Bank chief economist

The rupee is expected to weaken further, reaching 92-94 against the dollar by June 2027. Experts believe this is not a cause for alarm given India's strong foreign exchange reserves. [...]

RBI doubles liquidity injection to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ahead of tax payments

The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 1.5 lakh crore into the financial system. This move aims to prevent any cash crunch as advance tax and GST payments are [...]

LS passes supplementary demands for grants for additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore in FY26

The Lok Sabha has approved an additional Rs 41,455 crore in spending for the current fiscal year. This includes over Rs 18,000 crore for fertiliser subsidies and approximately Rs 9,500 [...]

India grew at 8.2% while global growth stood at 3.2%: Sitharaman on Trump's 'dead economy' remark in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has countered claims of a 'dead economy'. She stated India remains a top global growth engine. The nation recorded 8.2 percent growth last quarter, significantly higher [...]

Market News

These 12 smallcap multibaggers rallied every year for 3 years, surging 500-1,450%

The market script took an unexpected twist in CY25. While the Sensex marched ahead confidently, gaining 9.5%, the BSE Smallcap Index stumbled, slipping 6.5% over the same period. For smallcap [...]

Castrol India shares surge 9% after BP announces 65% stake sale in parent for $6 billion

Castrol India share price surged 9% after BP announced the sale of a 65% stake in Castrol Limited to Stonepeak at an enterprise value of $10.1 billion. The transaction, expected [...]

Bitcoin slips below $88K as holiday trading dries up liquidity. Should you brace for a breakout or breakdown?

Bitcoin slipped below $88,000 amid thin holiday trading, with low liquidity amplifying modest sentiment shifts and increasing volatility risks. Profit booking and easing derivatives positions have kept prices range-bound, reflecting [...]

Groww shares soar 9% with the stock up 76% from issue price. What’s fuelling the rally?

Groww shares jump 9.5% as investors cheer the stock’s upcoming BSE Large Cap index inclusion and the launch of its emergency trading platform, Groww Lite. The stock has surged 75.6% [...]

Jupiter Wagons shares jump 35% in four days following promoter stake hike

Jupiter Wagons shares surged over 35% in four days after promoter Tatravagonka A.S. increased its stake to 19.24% through convertible warrant conversion. The acquisition was completed on December 19 and [...]

India Inc sees first earnings upgrade after a gap of 5 quarters

India Inc has recorded its first aggregate earnings upgrade in five quarters, driven by mid- and large-cap firms, signaling a turnaround in the corporate profit cycle. Motilal Oswal raised FY26 [...]

Jefferies initiates coverage on Pine Labs with Rs 300 target price. Here's why it sees 28% upside

Jefferies has initiated coverage on Pine Labs with a Buy rating, citing an earnings inflection point, strong revenue growth prospects, and improving profitability. Expansion across digital payments and operating leverage [...]

Below IPO price, anchor lock-ins for Citigroup-backed GK Energy and Saatvik Green end today

Anchor lock-ins for GK Energy and Saatvik Green Energy end today, releasing over 8 million shares into the market. Both stocks have fallen below their IPO prices despite strong listings [...]

RVNL, IRCTC, Jupiter Wagons shares are running again. Should you ride railway stocks into the Union Budget?

Railway stocks are back in focus as RVNL, IRCTC, Jupiter Wagons and other rail-linked names rally ahead of the Union Budget 2026. Investors are eyeing potential increases in railway allocations, [...]

ESG and Wealth Preservation: How sustainable investing fits into HNI portfolios

For HNIs, investing is increasingly focused on capital protection, risk management and long-term sustainability, not just returns. ESG investing has become a key framework globally, shaping how investors assess business [...]

Websol Energy System shares rally 14% after Rs 73 crore tax bombshell is defused

Websol Energy System shares jumped as much as 14% after the company won a key tax appeal, with authorities setting aside a Rs 73.04 crore demand for FY18. The ruling [...]

Carnage-hit media stocks plunge up to 40% in 2025 but Ranbir Kapoor-backed scrip flashes Animal spirits

The media sector is ending 2025 as a poor performer, with most Nifty Media index stocks experiencing double-digit declines. Prime Focus, however, stands out with significant gains. Analysts attribute the [...]

Vikran Engineering shares zoom 15% on Rs 2,035 crore solar EPC order win

Vikran Engineering shares rose sharply on Wednesday after the company secured a Rs 2,035 crore EPC order from Onix Renewables for developing 600 MW AC solar projects in Maharashtra. The [...]

Jaw-dropping 15,594% return as Sensex turns 40: How the wealth creation engine exploded from 549 to 86,000

The BSE Sensex has achieved remarkable wealth creation over four decades. It has grown from a modest start to a lifetime high, transforming into a democratized wealth engine for millions. [...]

Sensex gains over 100 pts, Nifty tops 26,200 on US economic growth optimism

Indian stocks edged higher on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty steadying after a flat close. Stronger U.S. economic growth data boosted risk appetite, though foreign fund outflows and thin [...]