Economic & Finance News

India's FY26 tax collections remain weak, FY27 may be a different story: CareEdge Ratings

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 [...]

Davos 2026: States need equitable risk sharing, new-age financing for investments

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 reins in revenue spending growth in FY'26 so far; capex contracts: Report

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. [...]

India's small savings inflows give govt extra borrowing comfort

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 [...]

FDI inflows to India surged by 73 per cent to $47 billion in 2025: UN

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 [...]

A guide to PMAY-Urban 2.0: Affordable housing for urban India

Dream of owning a home? Discover PMAY-Urban 2.0 benefits, including interest subsidies and financial aid for urban housing. Check your eligibility and apply today! [...]

Govt to pump ₹5,000 cr into SIDBI to step up credit for MSMEs

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 [...]

Davos WEF 2026: Adani Group sets out Rs 6 lakh cr investment blueprint for India

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 [...]

View: Why India has a private investment problem

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's average return on FDI remains robust at 7.3%, outperforming emerging economies: CareEdge

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 [...]

Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM

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. [...]

FDI inflows surge $51 billion in 6 months as govt pushes manufacturing, startup collaboration: DPIIT Secy

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. [...]

Net direct tax mopup rises 8.8% till January 11

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 [...]

Centre earmarks Rs 5,925 crore for coal, lignite exploration from FY27

The investment will be channeled through the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of coal and lignite exploration. [...]

Rapid digitalisation of banks reshaping financial risks, requires supervisors to fundamentally rethink: RBI DG

Speaking at the Third Annual Global Conference of the College of Supervisors in Mumbai, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said that traditional indicators such as capital adequacy and liquidity are [...]

Market News

Asian Paints Q3 Preview: PAT seen up 8% YoY; volume growth to pick up

Asian Paints is poised for a steady December quarter performance, with volume growth expected to improve. While margins are set to expand due to lower raw material costs, revenue growth [...]

IPO GMP Watch: Shadowfax hints at discounted debut; SME issues dull
Global shares mostly dip as yen rises against U.S. dollar

Global shares mostly declined on Monday, as in Asia, Japan's benchmark took a tumble after the yen surged against the US dollar. [...]

Market Trading Guide: Two stocks to buy on Tuesday with up to 11% upside. Check details

Indian markets closed significantly lower on Friday, with the banking, energy, and auto sectors leading the decline. The Nifty fell below its 200-day moving average, signalling continued weakness. Analysts suggest [...]

Mahi Madhusudan Kela acquires 1.12% stake in Emkay Global in Q3

The stake purchase comes at a time when the stock has seen prolonged underperformance. Over the past three months, shares of Emkay Global Financial Services have declined 14%, compared with [...]

Big Promoter Move: 10 stocks see promoter pledges cut in Q3FY26

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Axis Bank Q3 results: Net profit rises 3% YoY to Rs 6,490 crore, NII grows 5%

Axis Bank announced its December quarter results. The bank's standalone net profit saw a 3% increase, reaching Rs 6,490 crore. Interest income also grew by 4.3% to Rs 32,274 crore. [...]

Investec backs Paytm’s digital ‘toll road’,  sees 23% upside despite 15% fall.  Key reasons here

The brokerage’s bullish view on the Paytm parent is driven by three key triggers, led by India’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem, where the fintech operates like a “toll road”. [...]

Don’t try to time the market in this VUCA world

The US-led democratic Western world played a key role in the post-Second World War growth and development. This leadership role is now under threat thanks to the unconventional, uncertain, and [...]

From last Republic Day to now: 18 smallcaps soar up to 469%
Why PSU banks may be the real value play in BFSI, Alok Singh explains

In an interaction with ET Markets, Alok Singh, CIO at Bank of India Mutual Fund, explains why the current phase still offers a compelling entry point for BFSI investing, highlights [...]

Union Budget expectations, Q3 earnings, 6 other factors that may shape this week’s action on D-St

The sell-off was broad-based, with all sectoral indices finishing lower and midcap and smallcap stocks seeing notable wealth erosion. [...]

Budget 2026: Why market may shift from broad rallies to stock-specific bets

A key shift we expect is transition in policy emphasis from stimulating consumption to enabling production, reflecting a broader economic pivot from a ‘Buy India’ approach to a ‘Build India’ [...]

NBFCs let it pass through as funding costs increase

Retail loan pricing at some NBFCs has risen, offsetting recent repo rate cuts due to climbing borrowing costs. Experts note that while many maintain rates, some are passing higher funding [...]

Yen surges as intervention risks lurk, gold surpasses $5,000/oz

Gold surged past $5,000 per ounce early on Monday following a turbulent week where tensions over Greenland and Iran rattled sentiment, ‍while markets remained on tenterhooks after a rout ​in [...]