Economic & Finance News

Davos WEF 2026: Adani Group sets out Rs 6 lakh cr investment blueprint for India

The Adani Group has unveiled a Rs 6 lakh crore investment plan across aviation, clean energy, and digital infrastructure, focusing on integrated, technology-led platforms. The blueprint, presented at Davos, spans [...]

View: Why India has a private investment problem

India's economy is projected to grow at 7.4%, yet Prime Minister Modi faces a critical decision between continued infrastructure spending and fiscal restraint. Despite strong headline growth, low private investment [...]

India's average return on FDI remains robust at 7.3%, outperforming emerging economies: CareEdge

India saw gross FDI inflows rise to USD 81 billion in FY25. However, increased profit repatriation and outflows significantly reduced net FDI to just USD 1 billion. Despite this, India's [...]

Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM

According to the paper, investments in urban mobility infrastructure over the past decade, particularly metro rail expansion, have translated into stronger household liquidity management and more disciplined borrowing. [...]

FDI inflows surge $51 billion in 6 months as govt pushes manufacturing, startup collaboration: DPIIT Secy

He highlighted the government's efforts to encourage deeper engagement between corporates and startups, adding that large companies are showing growing interest in collaborating with startups to drive innovation and scale. [...]

Net direct tax mopup rises 8.8% till January 11

Despite a slower pace of tax refunds, the growth in collection was much below the budgeted 12.7% increase for the entire 2025-26. With less than three months left in this [...]

Centre earmarks Rs 5,925 crore for coal, lignite exploration from FY27

The investment will be channeled through the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of coal and lignite exploration. [...]

Rapid digitalisation of banks reshaping financial risks, requires supervisors to fundamentally rethink: RBI DG

Speaking at the Third Annual Global Conference of the College of Supervisors in Mumbai, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said that traditional indicators such as capital adequacy and liquidity are [...]

Credit demand zooms as policy eases, outstanding bank credit crossed Rs 200 lakh cr for the first time on Dec 31, 2025

India's credit demand is surging. Lower taxes and supportive monetary policy are fueling investment. Outstanding bank credit has crossed a major milestone. This growth surpasses projections, indicating a strong economic [...]

State capex loans cross 56% of FY26 target by Jan 5; Centre aims for full utilisation

The Centre has released over ₹83,000 crore to states for capital investment. This is part of the special assistance scheme for capital investment. The government is confident of fully utilizing [...]

Union Budget 2026: Govt should refrain from hiking income tax surcharge on super-rich, experts say

India Budget 2026: Tax experts advise the government against increasing income tax surcharges on the super-rich or reintroducing wealth tax in the upcoming budget. Such measures could prompt high-income earners [...]

RBI trims US treasury holding to below $200 bn amid gold rush

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its holdings in US Treasuries. This strategic move sees the central bank increasing its gold reserves. The shift aims to diversify foreign exchange [...]

Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at Rs 890 cr: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India has set the Ways and Means Advances limit for the Delhi government at Rs 890 crore. This move will assist the city government in managing [...]

CPSE Capex reached 74.5% of target by December, set to exceed annual target by fair margin

The Capex for the month of December alone increased by 9.28% to Rs 70,000 crore, with many enterprises exceeding their annual budget target. The growth was led by the Railway [...]

61,000 crorepati taxpayers added in last one year

India saw a significant rise in wealthy taxpayers. Over 61,000 new individuals joined the crorepati club, bringing the total to 351,000. The number of super-rich individuals, earning over ₹10 crore, [...]

Market News

Kalyan Jewellers shares tank 14%, fall for 9th consecutive session. Should investors exit?

Kalyan Jewellers shares plunged 14% to Rs 390, marking a ninth consecutive session of decline, down 25% in that period. This bearish run coincides with gold prices hitting record highs, [...]

Amagi Media Labs shares rally 13% after discount listing tests investor conviction

Amagi Media Labs shares rebounded sharply on their debut day, rising nearly 13% from opening levels after listing at a double-digit discount to the issue price. The recovery came despite [...]

KPI Green Energy Q3 Results: Net profit grows 48% YoY to Rs 126 cr

KPI Green Energy reported a significant 48% surge in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 125.80 crore for the December quarter of 2025, driven by robust revenue growth. Total income [...]

India EU trade deal closer than ever: Jefferies lists 4 sectoral winners for stock market investors

India’s proposed free trade agreement with the EU is nearing completion, with Jefferies identifying textiles, autos, electronics and pharma as key beneficiaries. The brokerage sees tariff relief, regulatory easing and [...]

MRPL shares jump 7% after three day decline, eyes Venezuelan oil purchases

MRPL shares rebounded sharply after a three day decline as investors took comfort from strong Q3 earnings and the company’s move to explore Venezuelan crude purchases while halting Russian imports [...]

Rs 6 lakh crore wiped out! Sensex crashes 1,000 points, Nifty slips below 25,000. 5 factors behind today’s market meltdown

Sensex Crash Today: Indian equities experienced a significant selloff for the third consecutive session, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 tumbling due to global uncertainties and weak domestic earnings. [...]

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Reliance Industries shares tumble to deepest oversold level in 5 years. Should you buy the dip before Jio IPO?

Reliance Industries shares have seen a significant drop, reaching their most oversold point in five years. Concerns about a slowdown in the retail business and potential hits to O2C margins [...]

Shoppers Stop shares tumble over 12% after Q3 profit falls to Rs 16 crore

Shoppers Stop shares plummeted over 12% after the retail chain reported a 69.13% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 16.12 crore for the December quarter of FY26. This drop [...]

Tata Teleservices shares slide 6% in 2 days after Q3 results. Here’s why

Shares of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) have fallen more than 6% in two sessions after its December-quarter results, as investors looked beyond a sharp narrowing of losses and focused on an [...]

United Spirits shares fall over 3% after Q3 earnings fail to cheer investors

United Spirits shares dropped more than three percent on Wednesday. The Diageo-controlled liquor maker's third-quarter revenue growth did not excite investors. The company's net profit rose by over twenty-four percent [...]

J&K Bank stays on track; Q3 net profit rises 10.4% YoY despite Pahalgam attack and floods: MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee

Jammu and Kashmir Bank is on track for a fourth consecutive year of record profits, despite facing challenges like the Pahalgam attack and floods. The bank reported a 10.4% year-on-year [...]

Amagi Media Labs shares list at 12% discount to IPO price on BSE, NSE

Amagi Media Labs made a weak market debut, listing at a 12% discount despite strong subscription demand. The Rs 1,789 crore IPO comprised a fresh issue of shares worth Rs [...]

HSBC, CLSA upgrade CreditAccess Grameen after strong Q3; stock zooms 10%. Check target price

CreditAccess Grameen shares jumped significantly after HSBC and CLSA upgraded the stock to Buy. This followed strong December quarter results. The company reported a substantial net profit increase driven by [...]

Budget 2026 bets! Axis picks 26 stocks to watch out for on February 1

Axis Securities has identified 26 stocks across eight sectors poised for growth following the Union Budget 2026. Key themes include infrastructure spending, consumption recovery, and manufacturing, with specific picks in [...]