Economic & Finance News
Government's combined disinvestment and asset monetisation receipts have surpassed ₹34,400 crore this fiscal year, exceeding revised estimates. Dividend collections from public sector enterprises have reached ₹70,577 crore, nearing the annual [...]
RBI's Deputy Governor, J. Swaminathan, recently pointed out that the root cause of financial crises lies in governance failures, not insufficient knowledge. He articulated how misaligned incentives often lead institutions [...]
Iran war: The recent turmoil in the Middle East could have serious economic repercussions for India. With more than just oil at stake, the potential impact on electronics exports and [...]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Zou Jiayi, the new President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), here in the national capital, where they discussed strengthening the India-AIIB partnership. [...]
The Reserve Bank of India reports nearly all Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned. Since May 2023, the central bank announced their withdrawal. Most of the currency has been exchanged [...]
India's Goods and Services Tax collection saw a significant increase. Gross GST revenue for February 2026 reached Rs 1.83 lakh crore, an 8.1% rise compared to the previous year. For [...]
India FDI inflows: Singapore was the top source of overseas investments in April-December this fiscal, followed by the US. FDI equity inflows in July-September FY26 were $16.4 billion. [...]
The RBI’s recent liquidity infusion, which has pushed overnight rates below the repo rate to ease funding stress, is seen by bankers as a temporary, tactical move rather than a [...]
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 [...]
Market News
Nearly $100 billion has been wiped off TCS’ market value from its 2021 peak amid fears of AI-led disruption that have dragged down the broader IT pack. However, brokerage Nuvama [...]
India’s capital markets stocks delivered strong gains in FY26, with the Nifty Capital Markets Index rising 35%, making it the second-best performing sector after PSU banks. Multi Commodity Exchange of [...]
The Union Cabinet's approval to extend the Jal Jeevan Mission until 2028, with a boosted outlay of Rs 8.69 lakh crore, is set to benefit around 25 stocks. This significant [...]
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will further simplify accreditation norms for AIF investors, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said at the IVCA Conclave 2026. India now has over 1,700 [...]
A unit of Adani Group raised about $500 million through a bond privately placed with funds managed by Apollo Global Management Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, highlighting [...]
Sedemac Mechatronics shares surged over 19% on their market debut, exceeding grey market expectations despite muted subscription from retail and NII investors. Analysts remain cautiously positive, advising short-term traders to [...]
Jio Financial Services shares surged after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a Rs 320 target price, citing a 36% upside potential. The brokerage highlighted the company's [...]
Indian IT stocks are facing a dual challenge. Fears of artificial intelligence disrupting traditional outsourcing models are weighing on the sector. However, geopolitical tensions and a weaker rupee are providing [...]
JustDial's market capitalization has fallen below its cash reserves, prompting questions about its valuation. Despite a significant drop in share price, the company's strategy for deploying its substantial cash holding [...]
Cupid shares experienced a dip on Wednesday after a two-day rally that drove the stock 15% higher after the company's 4:1 bonus issue. In January this year, Cupid announced its [...]
Nuvama says fears that Gen-AI will cripple India’s IT services model are overblown, invoking Mark Twain’s line that “reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” After a sharp AI-driven selloff [...]
Sona Comstar shares surged over 4% after BofA Securities upgraded the stock to 'buy' with a Rs 640 target price. The brokerage anticipates strong growth driven by its traction motors, [...]
Happiest Minds Technologies rose sharply on Wednesday, extending gains to over 35% in three days, driven by a sharp upgrade in its FY27 growth outlook to 12.5% and strong traction [...]
Adani Total Gas jumped 20% to the upper circuit as the government prioritised PNG and CNG supply amid India’s worsening gas crunch. Despite escalating US–Iran tensions and emerging fuel shortages [...]
Jefferies has raised Coal India target to Rs 485, citing reasonable valuation and improving earnings. The brokerage forecasts 9% CAGR in FY26–28, supported by higher e-auction premiums, rising dispatch volumes, [...]