Economic & Finance News

India's household debt seen above 5-yr average, but lower than China's

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 [...]

RBI flags swelling slippages in unsecured retail lending, particularly among private banks

Private banks contributed 76 percentage of slippages in unsecured retail loans, against 16 percent for PSBs [...]

Creditors realised Rs 4 lakh crore under IBC till September: RBI report

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 [...]

PM Modi meets economists, sector experts ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, calls for mission-mode reforms across sectors

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 [...]

Union Budget 2026: Centre’s dividend kitty may beat budget estimates in FY26

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 [...]

Season’s Greeting? Taxman turns New Year party pooper

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 [...]

UPI spikes in India, but some states are still in the slow lane

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 revamps tax regime in 2025, new I-T Act to take effect from April 1

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 [...]

Budget 2026: Industry seeks faster tax dispute resolution

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 [...]

RBI to infuse Rs 2.90 lakh crore liquidity via bond buys, USD swap

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 [...]

Gross FDI slips to $6.5billion, net flows negative

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 [...]

Gross FDI slips to $6.5 billion, net flows negative

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 [...]

Firms turning to AI tools to keep pace with taxman

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 borrowing costs to spike as market stares at $90 bn supply in Q4

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. [...]

Nudged by taxman, MNCs tell staff to reveal undisclosed foreign assets

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

DU Digital under Sebi scanner: Regulator bars 26 individuals, slaps penalty after SME stock rallies 1,393%

Sebi has barred 26 individuals from the securities market for up to two years for manipulating the price of SME-listed DU Digital Technologies, whose stock surged 1,393% between 2021 and [...]

Market Trading Guide: Buy SBI and BoB on Friday for up to 8% short-term gains. What’s working for PSU banks?

SBI stock, Bank of Baroda, PSU banks, Nifty 2026, buy-on-dips strategy, technical analysis, short-term gains, stock recommendations​ [...]

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

The Indian market ended Thursday with the Sensex marginally lower and the Nifty slightly higher, as gains in IT stocks offset losses in FMCG counters like ITC following a new [...]

10 midcap stocks with consistently high RoE for 4 straight years

Ten NSE midcap companies have delivered a consistently strong RoE above 25% for four straight years, signalling robust profitability and management efficiency, StockEdge data shows. [...]

Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor among 10 stocks hit 52-week highs; gains of up to 20% in a month

Ten BSE-listed stocks, including Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor, hit fresh 52-week highs despite a flat market, extending monthly gains of up to 20% and signalling strong bullish momentum. [...]

Gainers & Losers: ITC among 5 stocks that grabbed the spotlight on Thursday

Indian markets ended flat on Thursday as ITC and Godfrey Phillips tumbled on higher tobacco excise, while Vodafone Idea and Ashok Leyland gained on positive developments. [...]

Tax shocker makes Nuvama downgrade ITC shares, says cigarette prices can go up 20%

Nuvama cut ITC’s target price to Rs 415 and downgraded the stock to hold after the government announced a sharper-than-expected hike in cigarette taxes. The brokerage expects price hikes to [...]

Market Wrap:  Sensex down 32 pts, Nifty above 26,100 as gains in IT stocks offset ITC drag

The BSE Sensex slipped 32 points, or 0.04%, to close at 85,188.60, while the NSE Nifty 50 edged up 17 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 26,146.55, hovering comfortably above [...]

How India’s top 10 conglomerates fared in 2025: Winners, losers and big shifts in market value

India's top business houses experienced a mixed 2025, with Reliance Industries leading wealth creation and Tata Group facing significant market value erosion. While some conglomerates saw substantial gains driven by [...]

Emkay projects 44% downside for Vodafone Idea shares despite Rs 87,695 crore AGR relief. Here’s why

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. [...]

Dividend yield shake-up: Vedanta drops to 7th, smallcap surprise for top slot. Check top 10 stocks

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. [...]

Rs 50,000 crore wiped out as ITC shares crack 10%, worst day in 6 years. Should investors buy the fear?

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 [...]

What cigarette tax hike means for 37 lakh ITC shareholders? Jefferies explains

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 jump 7%, brokerages see multi-year earnings upcycle. Should you buy or sell?

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 [...]

2026 may not be for cement stocks but long term growth intact. What are analysts saying?

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. [...]