Economic & Finance News

View: For India, much more at stake than just oil this time

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 [...]

Nirmala Sitharaman meets AIIB President Zou Jiayi, calls for expanded investment in low-income countries

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. [...]

RBI says 98.44% of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes returned

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 GST collections rise 8.1% YoY to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February

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 [...]

Q3 FDI inflows up 16.6% on-year, US second top source in April-December

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. [...]

RBI's additional liquidity support to wind down after March, bankers say

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 amends tax treaty with France, drops most favoured nation clause

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 [...]

India's economy shows resilience in January: RBI bulletin highlights strong growth and favorable outlook

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 tables Rs 4.08 lakh cr Budget, 10.2% higher compared to last year

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 [...]

States urged to expedite capex proposals, use up funds before March 31

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 [...]

Cash craze: Currency in circulation touches record Rs 40 lakh crore

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 Malhotra urges MSMEs to formalize, digitize, and maintain credit discipline for resilience

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 [...]

For $10 trillion GDP by 2035, India needs to draw on patient capital: Spark Capital CEO Rama Rao at ET Now GBS

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 [...]

Tokyo to Mumbai: The Japanese are pouring big money into India

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 [...]

CPSEs, Railways, NHAI, DMRC maintain capex momentum, spending nears ₹6.7 Lakh crore

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. [...]

Market News

India VIX eases 17% after massive 52% flare up in just 2 sessions amid Middle East war. What should traders do?

India VIX cooled on Thursday after a sharp 52% surge in just two sessions triggered by escalating Middle East tensions. Despite the pullback, volatility remains elevated near 19, prompting experts [...]

Reliance Industries shares rally 3%. How crude oil price impacts its margin

Reliance Industries shares jumped as brokerages said the recent selloff was overdone and noted the company could benefit from rising crude prices amid Middle East tensions. Analysts expect supply disruptions [...]

JP Morgan initiates coverage on Adani Ports, JSW Infrastructure with overweight ratings; shares rally 2%

Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure shares saw gains after JP Morgan initiated coverage with overweight ratings. The brokerage sees strong growth in India's ports sector. JP Morgan has set price [...]

Stocks to buy: Bajaj Finance, SBI, HDFC Bank among Axis Securities’ 15 top picks

Axis Securities has identified 15 top stock picks, maintaining an overweight stance on BFSI, telecom, consumption, healthcare, and interest-rate sensitive sectors. The brokerage favors discretionary and retail consumption plays, along [...]

Crude shock: After 65% annual surge, Iran-Israel war raises margin fears for BPCL, IOC and HPCL. Time to sell?

Oil marketing companies saw significant stock gains from low crude prices. However, escalating Iran-Israel/US tensions have driven crude prices up nearly 30% this year. This surge risks squeezing refining margins [...]

Sensex jumps 400 pts, Nifty above 24,600: 5 factors behind market recovery amid geopolitical jitters

Indian stock markets surged on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty opening significantly higher. This rebound followed a previous selloff, as investor sentiment improved due to hopes of de-escalation in [...]

Silver jumps Rs 8,700/kg, gold rises Rs 1,600/10g as Middle East conflict enters day 6. Time to buy or wait for dip?

Gold and silver prices opened sharply higher on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India on Thursday. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand. A softer US dollar also made bullion more [...]

Iran war shock for Nifty bulls: How to tweak your portfolio for peace of mind

Indian stock markets are experiencing a sharp decline due to escalating Middle East tensions. Experts advise against panic selling, urging investors to identify quality businesses for long-term gains. Brokerages are [...]

HUL shares in focus after FMCG major completes Rs 307 cr stake sale in Wellbeing Nutrition

Hindustan Unilever has completed the sale of its stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for Rs 307 crore. USV Private Limited acquired a majority stake in the wellness supplement brand. Wellbeing Nutrition [...]

Swiggy among 5 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend

Five large-cap stocks, including Swiggy and Fractal Analytics, formed a bullish White Marubozu candlestick pattern on technical charts, signalling strong buying pressure and hinting at a potential near-term uptrend as [...]

BSE shares jump 3% after SEBI approves launch of F&O contracts for BSE Sensex Next 30 index

Bombay Stock Exchange shares saw a rise on Thursday. This followed market regulator SEBI's approval for BSE to introduce derivative contracts. These contracts will be for the BSE Sensex Next [...]

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Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks in focus after sharp rally in US tech shares despite US-Iran war

US tech stocks rallied despite the ongoing US–Iran conflict, lifting global sentiment and boosting optimism for Indian IT names. Strong gains in megacap tech, robust US services data, easing inflation, [...]

Gujarat Gas shares crash 7% after force majeure notice as US-Iran war enters day six

Gujarat Gas share price: Gujarat Gas shares plunged 7% after it issued force majeure notices to industrial customers as the US-Iran war disrupts R-LNG availability, severely constraining supplies. Citing the [...]

Computer Age Management among 4 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest

As of March 4, four stocks in the NSE F&O segment witnessed a notable rise in futures open interest, signalling heightened derivatives activity. A sharp increase in open interest reflects [...]