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
Qatar has warned crude oil could surge to $150 a barrel if the Middle East conflict escalates, threatening Gulf energy exports and global supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. [...]
Mutual funds increased their holdings in several mid and large-cap companies during the December ’25 quarter, with stakes exceeding 20% in 11 stocks. While many of these stocks have delivered [...]
Shares of liquor makers like United Spirits, United Breweries, and Tilaknagar Industries rose sharply after Karnataka Budget 2026 proposed a major overhaul of the state's excise system, including tax rates [...]
Nifty 50’s back-to-back gap downs of over 1% signal more than short-term volatility, historical data shows. Across nine such events, markets rarely rebound immediately, reflecting institutional selling and macro pressures. [...]
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, parent of IndiGo, fell after UBS cut its target price to Rs 5,480 while retaining a Buy rating. The brokerage warned that ongoing geopolitical tensions, higher [...]
Foreign institutional investors dumped nearly Rs 17,000 crore worth of Indian IT stocks in February amid rising concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt the traditional software services model. While brokerages [...]
Orkla India shares surged nearly 10% after Citi Research initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 750. The brokerage expects steady revenue and earnings growth [...]
IRCON and RVNL shares surged significantly on Friday following reports of a proposed merger initiated by the Ministry of Railways. This consolidation aims to create a larger, more efficient railway [...]
Shares of defence shipbuilders surged despite broader market weakness, with Mazagon Dock rising 18% in two days and Cochin Shipyard gaining 9%. The rally follows escalating geopolitical tensions and reports [...]
According to Christopher Wood, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) may return strongly to India equities if the global semiconductor cycle peaks or if the domestic market sees a sharp correction. In [...]
Global market volatility, fueled by Middle East tensions, has driven investors to reassess traditional safe havens. The U.S. dollar has shown strength, while government bonds and gold have experienced unpredictable [...]
Shares of Angel One rose after the brokerage reported strong growth in key metrics. Its client base increased 20.8% YoY to 36.93 million, while gross client additions rose 17.8%. The [...]
Investors are increasingly allocating money to multi asset funds, but most commodity exposure remains concentrated in gold and silver. Experts argue that true diversification requires exposure to a broader commodity [...]