Economic & Finance News
While UPI transaction volumes appear massive nationwide, per-capita data reveals a significant digital divide. Southern and western states show much deeper UPI adoption and usage compared to eastern and northeastern [...]
India revamped its tax system in 2025, slashing Goods and Services Tax rates and increasing income tax exemptions. The focus now shifts to simplifying customs duties and procedures. These reforms [...]
Businesses are pushing the government to fix tax uncertainties and speed up dispute resolution. Unclear rules and treaty issues could lead to more tax cases. Industry leaders want the budget [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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’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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Market News
The BSE Sensex fell 367 points, or 0.4%, to end at 85,041.45, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 0.4% to 26,042.3, slipping below the 26,050 mark. On the 30-stock Sensex, [...]
Titan Company shares rose to a fresh 52-week high after it announced the launch of a new women-focused lifestyle brand, beYon – from the House of Titan, with its first [...]
Motilal Oswal expects Budget 2026 to spur domestic demand, private investment and jobs through tax simplification, rural support, infrastructure and defence capex. The brokerage recommends five beneficiaries—TVS Motor, UPL, Bharat [...]
After delivering stellar gains in 2024, several multibagger stocks have faced steep corrections in 2025. Losses of up to 60% highlight valuation resets and shifting market sentiment, as many former [...]
Foreign investors have preferred global markets over India in 2025, while domestic liquidity has driven mid- and smallcap inflows. With limited capex triggers and slow credit growth, 2026 may test [...]
Peter Schiff warns that gold could replace the US dollar as a global reserve asset, triggering a sharp fall in the greenback amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. [...]
Robert Kiyosaki weighs in on silver’s sharp rally past $75 an ounce, urging investors to focus on independent research, long-term conviction, and financial self-education rather than timing the market. [...]
Indian investors are increasingly entering a more sophisticated phase of portfolio construction, with diversification across asset classes, themes, and geographies becoming foundational, according to Vasanth Kamath, Founder & CEO of [...]
BSE BANKEX has been reconstituted with four new banking stocks added from December 26, expanding the index to 14 constituents. The move aligns with BSE’s broader strategy to strengthen its [...]
Japan's Topix stock index reached an all-time high on Friday. Easing concerns about the nation's debt provided a boost to shares. The government approved a record budget for the next [...]
Copper stocks Hindustan Copper and Hindalco have rallied sharply on strong prices, solid earnings, and improving demand. Both trade above key moving averages, though indicators signal overbought conditions. FIIs have [...]
Lenskart Solutions shares rose on Friday after the company disclosed a fresh acquisition update from the Republic of Korea, highlighting its investment in technology-enabled eye-testing and lens-cutting equipment through its [...]
Shyam Dhani Industries IPO allotment status will be finalized on December 26, 2025. Investors can check their status online. The grey market premium is strong, suggesting good listing gains. The [...]
RVNL shares surged nearly 25% in five sessions as optimism around revised railway fares and expectations of higher Union Budget 2026 allocations boosted investor sentiment across railway stocks. [...]
Suzlon Energy share price: On the technical charts, the RSI of the stock stood at 51.31. [...]