Time to make the hard choices needed to conclude trade deal: U.S.-India Business Council
admin The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) said on Monday (September 8, 2025) that the two countries have too much…
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Oil prices up almost 2% amid Israeli attacks on Qatar
The upward rally of oil futures is also being fuelled by members of the OPEC+ agreeing Sunday to…
Coal production up 8% over previous month despite monsoons
In August, India produced 69.87 MT of coal higher than 64.86 MT in July, even though it fell…
World needs stable environment for trade; economic practices must be fair, transparent: Jaishankar at BRICS virtual meeting
The world is seeking a stable and predictable environment for trade and economic practices should be fair, transparent…
Tamil Nadu second biggest market for small business credit: study
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Tamil Nadu is the second biggest market for small business credit,…
GST reforms will boost consumption, economy: Finance Minister Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, on September 7, 2025. |…
Will the GST rate cuts boost the economy? | Explained
The story so far: On September 3, the GST Council authorised a new paradigm in the indirect tax…
GST overhaul: Nirmala Sitharaman writes to State Finance Ministers, thanks them
In a gesture underscoring the spirit of cooperative federalism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has written to Finance…
Trump tariff effect: Tamil Nadu’s apparel hubs are unravelling at the seams
Twenty-year-old Vanaja, a tailor in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, is worried that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs…
Watch: What has changed in GST & what does it mean?
The GST Council has slashed rates across essentials, healthcare, agriculture, study materials, and vehicles, moving towards a simpler…
Swipe now, pay forever | Credit card debt in India is no longer a silent crisis
On the ‘Credit Cards India’ subreddit, a user writes, “Lost my job, ₹80k in credit card debt, no…
GST has become simpler; new rates to be effective from first day of Navratri: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a meeting with National Awardee Teachers at his official residence…
Small cars, bikes up to 350 cc to get cheaper as GST reforms kick in
Small cars and entry-level bikes are set to get cheaper as the GST Council on Wednesday (September 3,…
GST Council meet: Jammu and Kashmir CM Abdullah seeks central support for terror-hit economy
Highlighting the devastating impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on the economy of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister…
States to remain ‘net gainers’ of GST rate rationalisation: SBI Research
States will remain “net gainers” of the proposed GST rate rationalisation exercise with their GST revenues, including devolution,…
Corporate investments missing link in India’s growth: Patra
Michael Patra | Photo Credit: Corporate investments are the missing links in the Indian economy which had a…
Questionable cheer: On GDP growth numbers
The GDP growth numbers released on Friday (August 29, 2025), showing that growth in Q1 of this financial…
Rupee falls 10 paise to close at all-time low of 88.19 against U.S. dollar
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹8,312.66 crore on August 29, 2025, according to exchange data. File |…
Mind your reinvestment risk in government bonds
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Many appear to be interested in buying government…
Indian economy to sustain high growth momentum in coming quarters: CEA Nageswaran
Speaking virtually at an event organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha…
India Inc in ‘cosy, comfort zone’ courtesy large local market, not venturing out globally: Goyal
Indian businesses are in a “cosy comfort zone” created by the presence of a 1.4 billion-person domestic market,…
Why is India’s trade deficit with China a concern? What is the risk of increasing dependence? | Explained
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The bilateral trade between India and China…
U.S. Govt must remove tariffs, says Australian Trade Minister
At a time when the Trump tariffs have raised concerns, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said Australia does…
Fiscal deficit at 29.9% of full-year target at July-end: CGA data
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Centre’s fiscal deficit increased to 29.9% of…
Which sectors are worst hit by U.S. tariffs?
The story so far: The 50% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from India came into effect…
Bank of Baroda cuts car, mortgage loan interest rates
Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Reuters Bank of Baroda on Thursday (August 28, 2025) has announced…
Secondary, tertiary effects of U.S. tariffs on economy pose challenges: Finance Ministry report
The immediate impact of recent U.S. tariffs on Indian exports may appear limited, but their secondary and tertiary…
Additional 25% tariff imposed by U.S. President Trump on India comes into effect
The additional 25% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil…
Export units at Tirupur, Noida, Surat halt production amid high U.S. tariffs: FIEO
Apex exporters body FIEO on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) expressed serious concerns over high U.S. tariffs on Indian…
Fitch affirms India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-’ on robust growth, solid external finances
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Fitch Ratings on Monday (August 25, 2025) affirmed…
India-U.K. FTA offered a 12% duty advantage to India: Gokaldas Exports
Photo: Facebook/Gokaldas Exports LTD India was emerging as a preferred sourcing hub, bolstered by competitive labour costs, a…
RBI open to help tariff impacted sectors, says Governor Malhotra
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra speaks during the FIBAC banking conference in Mumbai, on August 25,…
Emergency fund lapses – The Hindu
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto An emergency fund is one of the most…
Dollar drops as U.S. Federal Reserve chief Powell points to possible September rate cut
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The dollar fell on Friday (August 22,…
How is the GST structure being simplified? | Explained
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs a meeting of Group of Ministers (GoMs) constituted by the GST Council on…
Rate of rejection for imported Indian products decline by 12.50%, says MoS Jitin Prasada
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. File Photo: ANI Photo/Sansad TV The rate of…
GST Council to meet on September 3 and 4, will decide on Centre’s two-rate GST proposal
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council will hold its 56th meeting on September 3-4 in New Delhi,…
RBI ED Indranil Bhattacharyya nominated as MPC member
RBI Executive Director Indranil Bhattacharyya | Photo Credit: LinkedIn The Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of…
U.S. tariff impact: India sees Asia’s biggest earnings downgrades
Analysis by MUFG indicates that a sustained 50% tariff could cut India’s GDP growth by 1 percentage point…
Trump’s tariff and tax changes will encourage Indian firms to choose other areas to invest in over the U.S.: EY India
EY India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The targeted import tariffs by the U.S. and the recent tax…
“Uncertainty in external demand remains major drag on growth”: Malhotra
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra. File. | Photo Credit: ANI The adverse impact of the…
India signs Terms of Reference for trade deal with Russia and others
Terms of Reference (ToR) signed amid pressure from the U.S to reduce its economic ties with Russia. File…
Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work
In May this year, the Ministry of Finance released India’s draft Climate Finance Taxonomy for public consultation. As…
Rupee appreciated 40 paise to close at 86.99 against U.S. dollar
Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth ₹550.85 crore on August 18, 2025, according to exchange data. File |…
Required reforms: On reforms to the GST system
The central government’s proposals to reform the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system are bold and timely. They…
23% of total 56.04 crore PM Jan Dhan accounts inoperative
As many as 23% of the total 56.04 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts are inoperative,…
New GST regime will be consumer-centric, says Centre
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The new GST regime previewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…
India ‘fully engaged’ with U.S. on trade deal, says Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal. File | Photo Credit: PTI India continues to be “fully engaged” with the U.S.…
Centre moots two-rate GST system as part of PM Modi’s ‘Diwali gift’
Representational image only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Diwali gift” to the people of…
Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed
The Centre has proposed to reduce the number of slabs under the Goods and Services Tax system, retaining…
A paradigm shift: On India and its trade relations
On August 11, 2025, the central government implored India’s seafood industry, that provides livelihoods to about 28 million…
India buys 2 million bpd Russian oil in August
India’s purchase of Russian oil has risen to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in August, as refiners…
The Sisyphean quest to bolster manufacturing in India
78 Years of Freedom The Narendra Modi government’s quest to bolster the domestic manufacturing sector is not the…
India’s wholesale inflation falls to -0.58% in July, the second straight month in negative territory due to falling food and fuel prices.
A vendor arranging the pulses at a market, as the WPI stayed in negative territory for the second…
U.S., not India, is the tariff king: Amul MD
In a freewheeling conversation withThe Hinduin Gujarat’s Anand, the brand’s headquarters, Mr. Jayen Mehta said that while India…
PSU banks write off loans over ₹5.82 lakh crore in last 5 years: MoS Finance
“Banks write off NPAs, including those in respect of which full provisioning has been made on completion of…
Port restriction on jute from Bangladesh imposed to protect local industries from subsidised products, say officials
The latest order is aimed at further tightening the import of jute and products made from Bangladeshi jute.…
Markets in choppy waters; Sensex drops 368 points dragged by bank stocks
FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹1,202.65 crore on August 11, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit:…
Lok Sabha passes two tax Bills without debate; Rijiju slams Opposition over disruptions
Opposition Members protest in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2025. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI As the…
Soybeans rise after Trump says he wants China to buy more U.S. beans
Soybeans are displayed with a farmer miniature in this illustration picture. | Photo Credit: Reuters Chicago soybean prices…
Tamil Nadu among States that saw a dip in capex in Q1, FY2026
Capital expenditure (capex) goes towards creation of fixed assets, such as roads and bridges, irrigation structures, schools, hospitals,…
Will India cave in to U.S. pressure on Russian oil? | Explained
The story so far: On August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a whopping 25% penalty tariff on…
Govt may roll out ₹2,250 crore export promotion mission soon: Official
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The government is expected to soon announce support…
Sensex dives 765 points, Nifty drops to 24,363.30 level amid foreign fund exodus, tariff jitters
FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹4,997.19 crore on August 7, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit:…
With tariffs, India’s growth rate needs a careful watch
The United States imposed 25% reciprocal tariffs on India’s exports with effect from August 7. On August 6,…
Punitive U.S. tariffs could cause Kerala economy to regress into COVID-19 era, says State Finance Minister
Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal | Photo Credit: S. MAHINSHA Kerala’s Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Friday (August…
‘Unequal growth post the globalisation boom of the 1990s and 2000s led to the current inward looking trade policies’
Scott Wang, Vice President, Asia Pacific, for the World Trade Centers Association. Photo: Special Arrangement The increasingly inward…
US-India tariff row: USIBC says it’s time to redouble efforts, not pull apart
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Reuters Amid the ongoing row over the tariffs and penalties imposed…
Trump raises U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 50%
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump at a joint press conference in Washington. File |…
Rupee rises 15 paise to 87.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 113.41 points to 80,823.66 in early trade, while Nifty…
India was fortunate to have a steady growth in this transformative period, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw | Photo Credit: ANI Geopolitics, geoeconomics and geotechnology are all changing the world order…
Deloitte projects 6.4-6.7% GDP growth in FY26
“India’s economic trajectory stands out in a turbulent global landscape,” Rumki Majumdar, Economist, Deloitte India, said. Deloitte India…
India’s logistics cost will be down to less than 10% by December: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressing at a programme in Mangalagiri on August 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special…
Pecking order for equity – The Hindu
Managing wealth becomes relatively easy if you design a process to choose equity investments. Here, we discuss a…
Another slip up by India in the trade pact with the U.K.
The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) raises several questions regarding India’s commitments in the CETA’s…
U.S. penalty risk on Russian oil may add $9-11 billion to India’s import bill, analyst say
India’s annual oil import bill could rise by $9-11 billion if the country is compelled to move away…
How will Trump’s tariffs impact India? | Explained
The story so far: On July 30, U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from India…
GST collections July 2025 rise 7.5% to ₹1.96 lakh crore, says Centre
Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Central government’s gross revenue from the Goods…
Indian fuel exports escape Trump’s tariff net, no Russian penalty yet
India’s exports of petroleum products such as diesel and jet fuel to the U.S. continue to be exempted…
Trump slams India and Russia as dead economies in fresh attack on Truth Social
File picture of U.S. President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: Reuters A day after announcing 25% tariff rate…
WATCH | Trump’s tariffs on India — analysing the economic and strategic impact
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, along with an additional “penalty” targeting…
RBI unlikely to re-introduce fixed-rate liquidity operations
Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to re-introduce…
Trump slaps 25% tariff on imports from India, ‘plus a penalty’; will secure national interest, says Commerce Ministry
Putting an end to months of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) announced that…
India–US trade deal: Trump wants call with PM Modi before final approval
File picture of U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington,…
Interrupted growth: On economic activity, climate-related events
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP), the nation’s monthly barometer of goods output, revealed a 10-month low growth…
Individual & HUF taxpayers beneficiaries of the majority of government tax deductions and exemptions
Exemptions and deductions availed by corporate taxpayers resulted in ₹94,910 crore worth of revenue being foregone in 2019,…
India’s industrial output growth slows to 1.5% in June, hitting 10-month low
The manufacturing sector grew at a 5-month high of 3.9% in June 2025, up from 3.2% in May…
Personal loan: avoid 5 mistakes
Personal loan is often the preferred credit option for those seeking quick credit access with minimal documentation and…
RBI monetary panel member sees no challenges in Indian economy growing over 6.5% in FY26
The Indian economy is growing at a robust pace and will not face any challenge in achieving a…
What does the new U.K.-India trade deal entail? | Explained
The story so far:India and the U.K. signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on Thursday, after…
Parliamentary panel retains Income Tax Bill provisions allowing tax officials to forcibly access social media, private email
The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to review the new Income Tax Bill 2025 proposed by the government has…
PM Internship Scheme: 6% of recipients of offers have joined work so far
Photo: pminternship.mca.gov.in A little more than 50,000 candidates have so far accepted the 1.53 lakh offers made by…
RBI Governor Says Rate Cuts Will Be Based on Inflation and Growth Outlook, Not Current CPI Data
With data showing a steep decline in price rise in June, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday…
India-UK FTA to stimulate innovation, ease market access, foster investment, says Sunil Bharti Mittal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his British counterpart Keir Starmer after Britain’s Secretary of State for…
Trump tariffs: US–Japan deal finalized; Indonesia holds lessons and warnings for India
File picture of U.S. President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: Reuters The announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump…
Sensex jumps nearly 540 points on buying in bluechip banks, oil shares
Benchmark Sensex jumped nearly 540 points while Nifty closed above the 25,200 level on Wednesday (July 23, 2025)…
Net FDI in May 2025 down 98% to $35 mn on lower gross inflows & higher repatriation
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows stood at…
Stock markets close flat; Eternal jumps nearly 11%
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹1,681.23 crore on July 21, 2025, while Domestic Institutional Investors bought stocks…
Corporate tax revenue foregone at ₹99,000 crore in FY24: MoS Finance
Union MoS for Finance and BJP MP Pankaj Chaudhary speaks in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of…
Rupee falls 14 paise to close at 86.30 against U.S. dollar
Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth ₹374.74 crore on a net basis on July 18, 2025, according to…
Index of eight core industries grows at three-month high of 1.7% in June
The coal sector saw the largest contraction while the steel and cement sectors saw the strongest growth. |…
A note on multi-asset funds
The number of asset management companies (AMC) have increased over the years. This makes it difficult for product…
India’s electronics exports jump 47% in Q1; U.S., UAE, China top destinations
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Mohammed Yousuf The U.S., UAE, and China have emerged…
India-EFTA trade pact to be implemented from October 1: Piyush Goyal
The Free Trade Agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will be implemented from October 1,…
Pakistan records annual current account surplus of $2.1bn: Official data
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $2.1…
Some rules to open the gates of financial freedom
A luxury flat, SUV, holiday tour abroad and at least ₹1 crore in bank balance are everyone’s dream.…
Household assets, liabilities – The Hindu
A logo of Reserve Bank of India at the RBI headquarters in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: The…
Economy to grow at 6.5% in FY26 despite global tensions, trade uncertainties, says EAC-PM chairman Mahendra Dev
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5% in the current financial year, despite geo-political tensions and…
Parliamentary panel clears Income Tax Bill 2025 with 285 suggestions, to be tabled in Monsoon Session
The committee, headed by senior BJP MP Baijayant Panda, is likely to submit the report in the upcoming…
Services exports cut India’s trade deficit by 9.4% in Q1
India’s overall trade deficit contracted 9.4% in the first quarter of this financial year to $20.3 billion on…
Riding on a services export boom, India’s trade deficit narrows by 9.4% in Q1
India’s overall trade deficit contracted 9.4% in the first quarter of this financial year to $20.3 billion on…
Why is corporate investment lagging behind?
India is going through a rocky terrain as far as industrial production and corporate investment are concerned. On…
India’s wholesale price inflation dips to -0.13% in June
As per WPI data, food articles saw a deflation of 3.75% in June, as against a deflation of…
Experience vs. passion assets – The Hindu
Investment is what you do with your savings. Spending is what you do to maintain current lifestyle. Then,…
What is the state of inequality in India?
The story so far: A recent report by the World Bank has generated significant debate with regard to…
India’s poor have bank accounts but are increasingly going to money lenders for loans, data shows
File picture used for representation only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu While the financial inclusion programme of the…
Sensex, Nifty tumble nearly 1% on selling in IT, auto stocks
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the third session in a row on Friday (July 11,…
Government net direct tax collections up to July 10 down 1.3% on higher refunds
This image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Central Government’s net direct…
How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster? | Explained
For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The story so far: While life insurance is a ubiquitous…
Stock markets close lower amid caution ahead of Q1 earnings; IT, oil shares drag
Stock markets closed lower on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) due to selling in IT and oil & gas…
Women MSMEs still struggle for credit despite schemes
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have become instrumental in shaping India’s generating employment, creating revenue, and in…
Sensex advances 270 points on fag-end buying in banking stocks, gains in Asian peers
Benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 270 points on Tuesday (July 8, 2025), helped by late-day buying in…
Rupee plunges 47 paise to close at 85.87 against U.S. dollar
Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹760.11 crore on a net basis on (July 4, 2025, according to…
FPIs invest ₹14,590 crore in June; early July sees withdrawal
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Foreign investors put in ₹14,590 crore in the country’s equity market…
No country with 28% poverty can claim to be ‘fourth most equal in the world’: Congress
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto No country that has a poverty rate of 28.1%, as India…
Cooperative societies: Key to equitable development
Cooperative societies have a long history spanning more than a century in India. The concept of collaboration and…
India’s forex reserves rise $4.84 billion to $702.78 billion
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s forex reserves were up by $4.84 billion to $702.78 billion…
Rephasing global development finance – The Hindu
India’s development cooperation with the Global South has been showing a rising trend for the last several years.…
PMI shows Indian services sector growth at 10-month high in June on sharp rise in new business
Wooden cubes with the letters PMI arranged in a vertical pyramid on banknotes, green plant in a flower…
Are gig workers a part of India’s labour data?
Online food delivery workers at Namakkal in Tamil Nadu on July 1. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The…
GST revenue up 6.2% to ₹1.85 lakh crore in June 2025, slowest growth in 4 years
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections…
Talks on India-U.S. trade pact enter 6th day; India pushes for duty cuts for labour-intensive sectors
Hectic negotiations between India and the U.S. enter the sixth day on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) in Washington,…
Multilateral bank lending must ensure funds are used for intended purposes: FM Sitharaman
“India’s progress across all action areas of the Compromiso de Sevilla demonstrates that developing countries can be both…
IIP growth slips to 9-month low of 1.2% on broad-based slowdown
The manufacturing sector saw its growth rate nearly halving to 2.6% in May 2025 compared to 5.1% in…
Indian economy remains key driver of global growth: RBI report
According to the report, the soundness and resilience of scheduled commercial banks are bolstered by robust capital buffers,…
Cheap data, banking access & digital ID helped UPI transform India’s payments landscape: IMF
UPI has transformed the digital payments landscape in India, the IMF paper said. Photo: X/@UPI_NPCI A new paper…
Finance Ministry asks public sector banks to monetise investments in subsidiaries via listing on bourses
The Finance Ministry has asked public sector banks (PSBs) to look at monetising their investment in subsidiaries by…
New draft of U.S. law cuts remittance tax to 1%, exempts bank and card transfers
The 3.5% tax proposal itself was a reduction brought into the Act in May from the original proposal…
Too soon to sound the ‘all clear’ on the risk of rising oil prices: Finance Ministry report
The Department of Economic Affairs report said that the Indian economy may experience “nervous but exciting times” in…
Trump says ‘very big’ trade deal coming up with India
U.S. President Donald Trump said America is going to have a “very big” trade deal with India, hinting…
Indian team in U.S. for last attempt at trade deal
“We’re having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India, a very big one, where…
India’s economic activities resilient amidst global uncertainties: RBI Bulletin
File photo of The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo. | Photo Credit: Reuters Amid global uncertainties, various…
India FDI inflows rise to $8.8 billion in April 2025 as repatriations drop
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: V. Sudershan Foreign direct investment into India began financial…
GST Council set to discuss reducing items in 12% slab
The agenda for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council at its next meeting will include deliberations on…
NSE’s new futures to hedge power price fluctuation loss
Power generators will hedge revenue, distribution companies hedge costs and traders bring liquidity according to NSE’s factsheet on…
SEBI proposes revamp of MIIs to boost governance
The markets watchdog proposed MIIs, like stock exchanges or clearing corporations, appoint two executive directors reporting to the…
Markets trim gains on renewed geopolitical tensions in Middle East; Sensex rises 150 points
From the Sensex constituents, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv and Titan were…
Inflation falls but not unemployment
At less than 3%, the inflation figure for May is well within the target set by the government…
Economic activity expanded at the fastest pace in 14 months in June: PMI survey
India’s manufacturing and services index hits a 14-month high in June, driven by strong export demand, employment growth,…
Steering the Indian economy amidst global troubles
The global economy is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by shifts in trade policies and continuing geopolitical tensions.…
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms jumps ₹1.62 lakh crore; Airtel, Reliance biggest gainers
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). | Photo Credit: Reuters The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most-valued…
Core sectors grow at nine-month low of 0.7% in May, dragged by oil, gas, fertilisers & electricity
The cement sector, too, witnessed robust growth of 9.2% in May 2025, although this was on a low…
Net Direct Tax collection dips 1.39% to ₹4.59 lakh crore in April-June
Advance tax collection during April 1-June 19, 2025 grew a meagre 3.87% to ₹1.56 lakh crore. File |…
India’s forex reserves rise $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion
Forex reserves had touched an all-time high of $704.885 billion in end-September 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s…
I-T Dept’s data analysis has nudged taxpayers to declare ₹30,298 crore of foreign assets, income
A total of 24,678 taxpayers reviewed their ITRs and 5,483 taxpayers filed their belated return for the A.Y.2024-25.…
India seeking trade deals with rich, democratic countries: Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal speaks during an interaction with Sir Ian Blatchford, Director & Chief Executive of the…
Why oil prices are increasing amidst Iran-Israel tensions | Explained
Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: File Photo The story so far: Escalating tensions between West…
Goyal optimistic about signing first tranche of U.S. trade deal before July 9
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal. File…
Stock markets close higher on firm global trends, foreign fund inflows
Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth ₹2,301.87 crore on June 10, 2025, according to exchange data. | Photo…
SEBI bans IIFL Securities’ Director Sanjiv Bhasin for front running
SEBI directed that the noticees be banned from trading in securities and associating with depositories, and to disgorge…
Trump says trade deal with China is done; China will supply rare earths, US to allow Chinese students
U.S. President Donald Trump said the trade deal is subject to final approval by him and Chinese President…
Why have special economic zones rules been relaxed? | Explained
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects the progress of the semiconductor project, at Jagiroad in Morigaon, Assam…
Wholesale price inflation dips to 0.39% in May
A view of the wholesale vegetables market at Vashi, in Navi Mumbai. The wholesale inflation declined to 0.39%…
Centre to wield quality control ‘stick’ to drive exports
The Indian government is not keen on providing further subsidies to export-oriented sectors of the economy, according to…
India’s goods, services exports may cross $900 billion this year: Piyush Goyal
India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal speaks…
Indian stocks down 1% as U.S. says Israel may attack Iran
Indian stocks dipped 1% on Thursday (June 12, 2025) after United States withdrew diplomats from the West Asian…
RBI allows BCs to update KYC information
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) eased the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for convenience of the customer according…
Midday trend: Indian stocks open low following Israel attack on Iran and recovers gradually inline with global bourses
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹3,831.42 crore on June 12, 2025, according to exchange data. File |…
Rupee plummets 56 paise to 86.08 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,337.39 points to 80,354.59 in early trade on Friday (June 13, 2025), while…
Moody’s downgrade and U.S. fiscal reality
Amid the chaos set in by churning events and spurring global uncertainty, there is an interesting financial trend…
India slips to 131st position in Global Gender Gap Index 2025
India ranks 131 in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025 released by the World Economic Forum. File |…
India-EU FTA will elevate strategic partnership: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic during a…
Rupee rises 6 paise to settle at 85.51 against U.S. dollar
Indian money background. Cash. One hundred and five hundred Indian banknotes Seamless pattern. Design for a poster, business…
Inflow into equity MFs hits 13-month low at ₹19,000 crore in May
Inflow in equity mutual funds slumped to its lowest level in 13 months to ₹19,013 crore in May,…
RBI slashes interest rates, but who will borrow?
The Reserve Bank of India is rolling out aggressive monetary easing to revive consumption and investment in the…
Key sectors in market may be overvalued: Kotak Institutional Equities
The conversation on valuation of stocks based on narratives becomes important in the context of increased retail investor…
China’s exports climb 4.8% in May as shipments to U.S. fall nearly 10%
Trucks loaded with container move through a container terminal port in Shanghai, China. File | Photo Credit: AP…
Maharashtra, Karnataka account for 51% of FDI in India in FY25: Government
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Maharashtra and Karnataka accounted for 51% of the…
What is India’s latest approach to localising EV manufacturing?
Image for representation only | Photo Credit: The Hindu The story so far More than a year since…
Extreme poverty in India down to 5.3% in 2022-23: World Bank
“India has lifted 171 million people from extreme poverty in the decade between 2011-12 and 2022-23,” the World…
GST returns to become time-barred from July tax period
Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto GST Network on Saturday (June 7, 2025)…
Indices rise 1% as RBI slashes repo rate by 50 basis points
Benchmark indices rose nearly 1% on Friday following the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)‘s repo rate cut of…
RBI to raise gold lending LTV to 85% for loans under ₹2.5 lakh: Malhotra
Photo used for representation purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Reserve Bank is all set to…
Should India amend its nuclear energy laws?
Discussions are ongoing in India to amend the nuclear liability framework, regulated by the Civil Liability for Nuclear…
Rupee falls 29 paise to close at 85.90 against U.S. dollar
Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹2,853.83 crore on a net basis on June 3, 2025, according to…
RBI’s monetary policy panel starts deliberations; decision on June 6
The Reserve Bank’s rate-setting panel started its three-day brainstorming on monetary policy as expectations are high of a…
Is India the world’s fourth largest economy?
Over the past week, much media space was devoted to discussions around the size of India’s economy relative…
Sensex tanks 762 points in early trade, Nifty drops to 24,538 level on weak Asian market trends
“On the domestic front, the tailwinds are getting stronger with the latest Q4 GDP growth data coming at…
Rupee declines 10 paise to 85.49 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Indian rupee weakens against the dollar amid volatile equity markets and RBI policy deliberations, while GDP growth exceeds…
₹2,000 notes worth ₹6,181 crore still in circulation: RBI
Image for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: R. Ragu The high-value ₹2,000 notes worth ₹6,181 crore…
India’s manufacturing sector growth falls to three-month low in May
On the price front, in addition to greater material costs, manufacturers also reported greater outlays on freight and…
ATF price cut by 3%, commercial LPG rate down by ₹24
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: P.V. SIVAKUMAR The price of jet fuel, or ATF, was on Sunday…
Net financial savings may touch ₹22 lakh crore in FY25: SBI research report
The report said the growing capital pool is crucial for funding government and corporate deficits and supporting macroeconomic…
GDP growth in India slows to 6.5% in 2024-25, slowest since the pandemic
The manufacturing sector’s growth stood at 4.8% in Q4 of FY25, the second fastest quarterly growth in the…
Finance Ministry recommendations on gold loan norms ‘progressive step’: Muthoot Finance MD
Image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The recommendations made by the Department…
Additional instalment of tax devolution to be released to States on June 2: Finance Ministry
Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The government on Friday (May 30, 2025) approved an additional instalment…
Finance Ministry instructs RBI to ensure gold loan rules do not adversely impact small borrowers
Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Ministry of Finance has asked the…
e-Rupee in circulation grows to ₹1,016 crore; RBI explores cross-border CBDC pilots
“The RBI is exploring the commencement of CBDC pilots on cross-border payments,” it said in the annual report.…
India poised to remain fastest growing major economy in FY26: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India seal on a gate outside the RBI headquarters in Mumbai. File | Photo…
IIP growth slows to an 8-month low of 2.7% in April
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Growth in industrial activity in the country slowed…