Economic & Finance News
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 [...]
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. [...]
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that summonses issued under the CGST Act serve solely for the purpose of inquiries and recording statements, and do not [...]
Market News
Dubai, the world's busiest international hub, and Doha remained shut for a third day, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded as aviation faced its biggest test since the COVID [...]
Securities and Exchange Board of India fined Coffee Day Enterprises and nine officials ₹38 lakh for misstating financials between FY20 and FY25. The regulator cited unreported interest expenses, governance lapses, [...]
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Eight key stocks — including big movers like Tejas Networks, Adani Ports, L&T and Indigo — saw sharp swings on Monday as escalating Middle East tensions, rising crude prices and [...]
On Monday, the benchmark Sensex tumbled nearly 1,048 points, closing at 80,238. Amid the broader market decline, five stocks in the BSE 100 LargeCap TMC index hit fresh 52-week lows. [...]
Adani Ports shares fell sharply as the Iran–Israel conflict intensified, raising concerns over potential disruptions at its Haifa Port operations. While the company said all assets remain secure, escalating retaliatory [...]
Pakistan's KSE-30 Index experienced its largest-ever plunge, falling 7.3% after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Pro-Iran protests across the country, [...]
Shanghai stocks closed at a 10-year high on Monday, bucking regional weakness in the wake of the Iran conflict as investors snapped up energy, gold and defence shares. [...]
Indian stock markets, BSE and NSE, will be closed on Tuesday, March 3, for the Holi holiday. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India will have a partial closure. The National [...]
European markets tumbled Monday as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing energy and defense stocks higher. The STOXX 600 saw a significant drop, its lowest since mid-February. Airlines and banks bore [...]
FIIs boosted stakes across 300+ stocks in Q3 FY26—doubling exposure in six names—though returns since January have diverged sharply. [...]
Rice exporter stocks fell sharply on Monday as the Israel–Iran conflict intensified, raising fears of trade disruption in key Middle East markets. Iran, India’s second-largest basmati buyer, is central to [...]
Global markets are experiencing volatility due to Middle East tensions. Indian equities are bracing for this uncertainty. Analysts suggest certain stocks in energy, metals, IT, pharma, defence, and banking could [...]
Jefferies sees the Israel-Iran conflict as a potential buying opportunity but warns of macro risks if crude prices spike due to Hormuz disruption. India faces exposure through oil imports, exports [...]