Economic & Finance News
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 [...]
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 [...]
Market News
Indian equities rebounded sharply as the BSE Sensex surged 900 points to 80,015 and the NSE Nifty 50 rose 285 points, tracking a recovery in global markets. Buying in metals, [...]
The BSE Sensex surged 900 points to close above 80,000, pushing several stocks to fresh yearly highs. Companies including Data Patterns (India), Sai Life Sciences, Vardhman Textiles, and Lupin showed [...]
Force Motors shares dropped up to 4% after the company disclosed that SEBI has sought additional information related to its Q2 FY25 financial results announcement. The regulator has asked for [...]
India’s volatile equity market still delivered strong smallcap rebounds. About 14 stocks that fell over 35% in FY25 surged 50%–500% in FY26, turning last year’s biggest losers into standout winners [...]
Investors seeking income can explore several Indian companies offering attractive dividend yields. From logistics giant Allcargo Logistics at 13.7% to media firm Jagran Prakashan at 9.7%, these stocks provide substantial [...]
Indian metal stocks rallied sharply as aluminium prices surged on supply concerns after Bahrain’s Alba halted shipments following the Strait of Hormuz closure. Additional support came from China’s plan to [...]
Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran analyzed Citrini Research's AI doomsday scenario, finding it implausible but acknowledging AI's significant long-term disruption potential. He believes AI will transform specific industries like software and [...]
Coal India shares climbed over 4% after Citi placed the stock on a 90-day Upside Catalyst Watch and raised its target price, citing stronger global coal prices and potential gas-to-coal [...]
India Inc. witnessed a significant turnaround in the December quarter, with approximately 50 listed companies swinging from losses to profits. This broad-based recovery spans sectors like aviation, banking, and logistics, [...]
Bharat Forge shares rose 4% after strong growth in North America’s Class 8 truck orders, which jumped 159% year-on-year in February. The surge signals improving demand in the commercial vehicle [...]
L&T shares rose over 2% after four days of losses as hopes of easing Iran-Israel tensions lifted sentiment. However, Motilal Oswal remains cautious, citing the company’s significant Middle East exposure, [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]