Economic & Finance News
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. [...]
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that summonses issued under the CGST Act serve solely for the purpose of inquiries and recording statements, and do not [...]
Over Rs 72,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits are held by the RBI's DEA Fund by January 2026. Steps are being taken to help people find their lost money. The [...]
More than 24 lakh income tax returns remain unprocessed for over 90 days. This is out of nearly 8.80 crore returns filed for Assessment Year 2025-26 by February 4, 2026. [...]
Asian nations are quietly challenging the dollar's global dominance, moving beyond mere rhetoric. China's digital yuan (e-CNY) now offers interest, making it competitive with bank deposits. Meanwhile, the mBridge platform, [...]
EPFO subscribers will soon be able to withdraw provident fund directly into their bank accounts via UPI using a new mobile app launching in April. This initiative aims to streamline [...]
A joint panel will be formed by the corporate affairs ministry and CBDT by March-end. This initiative aims to align tax computation rules with accounting standards. The move will reduce [...]
Market News
Indian markets enter Tuesday’s session with momentum after gains in the Sensex and Nifty, but analysts say direction will hinge on key resistance levels, volatility trends in India VIX and [...]
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator plans a comprehensive overhaul of PMS rules to improve suitability, governance, and conduct, while also examining industry representations on the RBI’s new [...]
Tourism Finance Corporation and Cummins India are top buy picks for Tuesday with up to 16% potential returns backed by strong technical breakouts. [...]
IOC, Bajaj Holdings, Eternal, Muthoot Finance, Jio Financial, Titan and BPCL posted over 50% EBITDA growth in Q3 FY26, signalling strong operating momentum. [...]
IDFC First Bank ended 16% lower on Monday—their worst fall since March 2020—after the lender uncovered a Rs 590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government-linked accounts. The bank [...]
Indian markets rallied on Monday even as stocks like IDFC First Bank, AU SFB, UPL and HAL saw sharp moves, while Kitex Garments and Adani Ports gained on sector-specific triggers. [...]
Nithin Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has urged investors to pay closer attention to Depository Participant (DP) charges, warning that these often-overlooked fees can meaningfully raise trading costs especially when brokers [...]
The shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) fell 5% to settle at Rs 4,024 on Monday after media reports claimed that a Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) crashed during a training [...]
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to monitor market misconduct, including insider trading, unregistered investment advice, and misleading financial promotions. [...]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is reviewing its Portfolio Managers Regulations. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized strengthening investor protection and governance. The PMS industry has seen significant growth [...]
IDFC First Bank was rocked by a forged cheque fraud at its Chandigarh branch, triggering a sharp market selloff that wiped out over Rs 14,400 crore in shareholder wealth within [...]
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have reduced their stakes in 12 BSE500 stocks over two quarters, with these shares experiencing significant price drops. Cohance Lifesciences saw a 75% fall, while Blue [...]
IDFC First Bank shares plunged nearly 20% after the lender disclosed a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving accounts linked to Haryana government entities. The sell-off erased [...]
Bharat Dynamics shares fell over 3% amid profit booking and broader weakness in defence PSU stocks. Several peers also declined, while select counters saw buying interest. The stock remains under [...]