Economic & Finance News

Budget 2026: States may get bigger capex push as Centre plans higher interest-free loans

The allocation under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme may be raised to Rs 1.8-2 lakh crore for 2026-27 from Rs 1.5 lakh crore budgeted for [...]

Gold imports drive India's CAD to 1.3% in Q2 FY26: Analysts

According to assessments by Crisil, ICICI Bank Research and Emkay Global, the merchandise deficit expanded as gold imports surged nearly 150% quarter-on-quarter, touching USD 19 billion in Q2, while goods [...]

Uday Kotak urges Indian firms to step up as rupee crosses 90 and foreign investors dominate markets

The Indian Rupee is nearing 90 against the US Dollar. Foreign investors are selling Indian stocks, impacting market performance. Domestic investors are buying, but foreign selling is currently dominant. This [...]

Capex cuts to offset tax shortfalls, Govt on track for fiscal targets of FY26: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs anticipates the central government will meet its FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP by curtailing capital expenditure. This measure is expected to offset anticipated shortfalls in [...]

The deviance in risk-free yields in India: What is driving the wedge?

Despite monetary easing, low inflation, and soft crude prices, India's long-term government bond yields have risen due to increased government bond supply and global uncertainties. However, a moderation is expected [...]

November GST mop-up grows slowest in fiscal due to rates revamp

India's Goods and Services Tax collection reached ₹1.70 lakh crore in November. This marks a modest 0.7% rise year-on-year. Officials state the growth pace exceeded expectations. The numbers reflect the [...]

India seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹41,455 crore additional spending in FY26

The government is seeking Parliament's approval for a net additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore in the current fiscal. This includes over Rs 18,000 crore for fertiliser subsidies and approximately [...]

India seeks parliament's nod for Rs 1.32 lakh crore in extra spending for this fiscal year

India has asked for parliament's approval for an additional 1.32 lakh crore rupees ($14.61 billion) in additional spending for the fiscal year concluding March 31, 2026. The exact net increase [...]

Finance Ministry releases monthly review of accounts of GOI; shows steady revenue growth and higher transfers to states

Within the total revenue expenditure, interest payments accounted for Rs 6,73,715 crore, while Rs 2,46,575 crore was spent on major subsidies. The expenditure pattern highlights the balance between the government's [...]

Asian Development Bank approves $846 mln loan to India for skill-building and employment

The Asian Development Bank has approved an $846 million loan to India to modernize 650 Industrial Training Institutes and five National Skill Training Institutes. This initiative aims to create a [...]

Lenders provide loans worth Rs 34 lakh cr under Mudra Yojana: MoS Finance

Launched in 2015, the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has successfully distributed Rs 34 lakh crore in collateral-free loans, reaching over 55 crore beneficiaries. With the aim of bridging the funding [...]

ADB approves $400 million for climate-resilient roads in Maharashtra

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million results-based lending program for Maharashtra to develop climate-resilient, low-carbon, and safe road networks. This initiative will expand all-weather roads in 34 [...]

India needs to lower guards for China FDI rather than hit it with tariffs: Sajjid Chinoy

India needs to re-evaluate its curbs on Chinese foreign direct investment, Economist Sajjid Chinoy said. He believes allowing Chinese capital would boost domestic demand and job creation, contrasting it with [...]

RBI plays onshore and offshore to help rupee have a good day

The Indian rupee celebrated a remarkable recovery, showcasing its most significant one-day increase in a month by settling at 89.23 to the US dollar. The Reserve Bank of India's preemptive [...]

Tax collection may fail to meet target for this fiscal

The government anticipates a slight dip in tax collections this financial year. This is due to recent Goods and Services Tax rate reductions and global economic challenges affecting corporate profits. [...]

Market News

FIIs sell Rs 11,820 crore worth of Indian equities in first week of December. Can RBI liquidity be a succor?

FIIs sold ₹11,820 crore in the first week of December, continuing heavy 2025 outflows, but strong DII inflows offset the pressure. Rupee depreciation drives foreign selling, while pro-growth policies, liquidity [...]

Nifty stays flat as resistance holds; cautious optimism likely for coming week

Nifty traded range-bound, closing nearly flat despite an RBI rate cut, as resistance near 26,300 capped gains. Weak market breadth and muted broader indices signal caution, though the primary trend [...]

BSE PSU index rejig: RailTel gets entry, 4 stocks deboarded. Do you own any?

BSE has reconstituted 28 indices, including the BSE PSU index, effective December 22. RailTel is the sole addition, while MMTC, ITI, Punjab & Sind Bank and KIOCL are removed following [...]

Dec 22 index rejig: ITC Hotels, Reliance Power among 32 fresh additions to BSE 500. Check changes in SME, others

The BSE 500 index will undergo a significant overhaul from December 22, with 32 additions and 32 exits as part of the semi-annual reconstitution. Changes span 28 indices, affecting large, [...]

Market poised for next uptrend as growth revives: Ashi Anand

Ashi Anand says India’s 18-month market consolidation is easing as growth improves, earnings strengthen and sentiment turns optimistic. He favours domestic themes, banks and digital plays while remaining cautious on [...]

SME SAR Televenture raises Rs 208 cr from Madhusudan Kela, promoter and others via issue of warrants

SAR Televenture has secured ₹208.46 crore through warrant issuance to investors including Madhusudan Kela’s fund, Choice Advisors, and promoters, boosting working capital, CAPEX needs, telecom infrastructure expansion, and readiness for [...]

Concurrent Losers: 12 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Gold is the new FDI: A blueprint to convert India's idle wealth into productive capital

India’s massive household gold holdings, worth $3.8 trillion, far exceed decades of FDI inflows. Redirecting even part of this unproductive wealth through proposed procurement and gold-bond schemes could ease trade [...]

Abu Dhabi Investment Portfolio: 7 stocks surge up to 70% in FY26. 2 new Q2 bets revealed

ADIA’s India equity portfolio rose just 0.7% in FY26, though 13 stocks gained and seven surged 20–70%. Several holdings fell sharply, while CMS Info Systems and M B Engineering were [...]

Gurmeet Chadha hails Russian Sberbank’s MF route into Indian equities, calls it a model for global expansion

Sberbank’s launch of a Nifty 50-linked mutual fund gives Russian investors direct access to Indian equities. Experts say the move can expand global capital inflows, enable similar partnerships with BRICS [...]

Century Plyboards well-positioned for growth as MDF expansion and premium mix strengthen margins

India’s building products sector is stabilizing with stronger consumption, healthier pipelines, lower input volatility, and rising premiumization. Demand across wood panels, sanitaryware, tiles, and paints is improving as real estate, [...]

Indian rupee hits record low: What it means for commodity prices and the economy

The rupee’s plunge beyond ₹90 highlights India-specific pressures from FPI outflows, trade deficits and dollar demand. The slide threatens higher imported inflation, costlier commodities and wider external imbalances, even as [...]

European stock clock weekly gains on ongoing Fed cut optimism

European shares closed the week with modest gains as investors digested a U.S. inflation report reinforcing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Autos, retail, and technology stocks [...]

Stocks end higher, dollar set for second straight weekly loss as investors eye Fed cut

Global shares advanced Friday as U.S. economic data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, weakening the dollar and boosting gold. Wall Street indices closed higher, marking [...]

US stocks close with slight gains as data keeps Fed cut expectations on track

Indian markets saw a positive close on Friday. Investors are keenly watching for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. Economic data released showed consumer spending rose and consumer [...]