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Government's combined disinvestment and asset monetisation receipts have surpassed ₹34,400 crore this fiscal year, exceeding revised estimates. Dividend collections from public sector enterprises have reached ₹70,577 crore, nearing the annual [...]
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 [...]
Market News
The National Stock Exchange has instructed its members to report and pay any extra Securities Transaction Tax collected. This applies to tax collected for the financial year 2023-24 and previous [...]
Currency depreciation and high taxes remain key constraints on private equity (PE) returns from India, investors say, even as the country's strong growth outlook and improving exit environment cement its [...]
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. [...]
Gas prices are rising in India as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and halted LNG production in Qatar squeeze global supplies. With India heavily dependent on imported LPG and [...]
Hedging costs in India have surged to their highest levels since 2024, with the India VIX jumping far above realised volatility as traders brace for further turmoil. The Nifty 50 [...]
Happiest Minds Technologies' shares surged over 12.5% after the company revised its FY27 growth expectation to 12.5%, up from 10%. This upward revision is attributed to the rapid adoption of [...]
India is maturing as a market in which foreign investors who take into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are confident in dedicating more of their portfolio to, according [...]
Indian cities are experiencing gas supply shortages due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, leading to price surges for domestic and commercial LPG. Several sectors, including fertilizers, restaurants, and tile [...]
While foreign investors fled India's IT sector, dumping Rs 17,000 crore in February, the PPFAS Flexicap Fund made a bold contrarian move. The fund aggressively bought shares in HCL Technologies, [...]
Fertiliser stocks surged after the government issued the Natural Gas Regulation Order, 2026, prioritising gas supply to key sectors amid West Asia disruptions. Fertiliser plants will receive 70% of the [...]
Defence stocks are poised for significant gains, potentially up to 38%, as global conflicts spur increased military spending. Motilal Oswal highlights Hindustan Aeronautics and Bharat Dynamics as top picks, citing [...]
The India VIX eased on Tuesday after having doubled over the past month. US President Donald Trump’s remarks hinting at a possible end to the Iran conflict helped ease concerns [...]
Condom-maker Cupid's shares surged 5% on Tuesday, extending this week's gains to 19% following its 4:1 bonus issue. The bonus shares are expected to be allotted today, making the stock [...]
Shares of ABB India rose sharply after the firm announced a $75 million investment to expand manufacturing and R&D. The capex will boost capacity across key facilities and add advanced [...]
