Economic & Finance News
The RBI said that household borrowing patterns have changed with non-housing retail loans, largely taken for consumption, accounting for 55.3% of total household borrowing from financial institutions as of September [...]
Private banks contributed 76 percentage of slippages in unsecured retail loans, against 16 percent for PSBs [...]
Creditors have recovered Rs 4 lakh crore through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by September 30, 2025. Over 78 percent of corporate insolvency resolution processes have concluded. The code has [...]
India Budget: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is consulting with leading economists and industry experts. The discussions focus on shaping the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and [...]
India Budget: Government dividend collections from public sector enterprises are poised to exceed targets for a fifth consecutive year, potentially reaching a new high in 2025-26. Despite strong performance and [...]
Taxpayers are receiving unexpected emails from the Income Tax Department. These messages halt tax refunds due to discrepancies in claimed deductions and donations. The department cites issues like incorrect charity [...]
While UPI transaction volumes appear massive nationwide, per-capita data reveals a significant digital divide. Southern and western states show much deeper UPI adoption and usage compared to eastern and northeastern [...]
India revamped its tax system in 2025, slashing Goods and Services Tax rates and increasing income tax exemptions. The focus now shifts to simplifying customs duties and procedures. These reforms [...]
Businesses are pushing the government to fix tax uncertainties and speed up dispute resolution. Unclear rules and treaty issues could lead to more tax cases. Industry leaders want the budget [...]
The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 2.90 lakh crore into the banking system. This will be done through bond purchases and a dollar-rupee swap. These measures aim to [...]
Foreign direct investment into India saw a slight dip in October. Net FDI continued to show outflows, though less than the previous month. Singapore, Mauritius, and the United States were [...]
Foreign direct investment into India saw a slight dip in October. Net FDI continued to show outflows, though less than the previous month. Singapore, Mauritius, and the United States were [...]
Leading tax firms are launching tailor-made generative AI solutions for tax and regulatory functions, catering not just to large corporations but also to mid-sized and smaller enterprises which are fast, [...]
India’s central and state governments are set for heavy borrowing in Q1, with total debt issuance estimated at ₹8.1 trillion ($90.3B)—₹3.1 trillion from the Centre and ₹5 trillion from states. [...]
The Income Tax department is sending urgent reminders to multinational companies. Employees with undisclosed foreign assets and earnings are being asked to report them. The deadline for this disclosure is [...]
Market News
Vodafone Idea receives a five-year moratorium on AGR dues, easing near-term cash flow but leaving high leverage and spectrum obligations a major concern. [...]
Vedanta has slipped to seventh place in India’s dividend yield rankings, with smallcap Multibase India taking the top spot at a staggering 24.8%, followed by Allcargo Logistics and Premco Global. [...]
ITC shares fell sharply on Thursday, erasing over Rs 50,000 crore in market value after a steep new cigarette tax spooked investors. The excise hike—on top of GST—may force price [...]
Jefferies warned that the sharp hike in cigarette excise duty is clearly negative for ITC in the near term, likely hurting volumes and earnings. The brokerage called the move a [...]
Adani Power shares rose as much as 7% on Thursday, with brokerages highlighting a long runway for earnings growth driven by a sharp expansion in capacity, rising long-term power purchase [...]
After a weak 2025, India’s cement sector enters 2026 facing capacity pressure and pricing challenges, even as long term infrastructure driven demand remains intact. [...]
Shriram Finance shares hit a record high as analysts upgraded target prices following MUFG’s landmark investment and a credit rating upgrade, boosting confidence in the company’s capital strength and growth [...]
Apollo Micro Systems shares jumped after its subsidiary won a fresh ₹150 crore order from a private player, marking the second major contract in two days. Earlier, the company had [...]
Vodafone Idea shares jumped nearly 10% after regulatory filings showed the telecom operator will receive Rs 5,836 crore from Vodafone Group under a revised liability settlement, while separate reports pointed [...]
Cupid Ltd's shares have surged 34% in 15 sessions, hitting a new all-time high. The FMCG player announced plans for its first overseas manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, aiming to [...]
LIC's 2025 investment performance revealed a stark divide. A significant majority of its portfolio stocks ended the year in the red, with many experiencing substantial declines. However, a notable portion [...]
Gold and silver began 2026 on a mixed note, with gold trading flat while silver extended its strong rally. Gold February futures inched up 0.06% on MCX, whereas silver March [...]
Tobacco stocks like ITC and Godfrey Phillips saw significant drops on Thursday. This follows the finance ministry's notification of an additional excise duty on tobacco products. The new levies, effective [...]
Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, started 2026 with gains for a second day. Auto, bank, and IT stocks saw significant increases. However, major FMCG companies experienced sharp drops, limiting [...]
Despite Nifty's decade-long winning streak, 2026 targets of 29,000 face significant hurdles. Experts warn of potential derailment from a delayed US-India trade deal, global geopolitical chaos, and an AI bubble [...]