India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are getting a strong boost from the government as new policy initiatives, funding support, and industry partnerships are rolled out. The objective is clear: position India as a global AI innovation hub while using technology to drive inclusive growth, productivity, and...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is using the disruption caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Indian exports as an opportunity to accelerate domestic reforms. The government is considering tax cuts and red-tape reductions to soften the blow for exporters and attract fresh investment into...
Rajiv Ranjan, former member of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has been appointed as Vice President of the New Development Bank (NDB). His appointment strengthens India’s representation in the multilateral development institution and reflects confidence in his deep expertise in monetary policy,...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain its overall monetary policy stance, but may opt for subtle adjustments in liquidity and communication to balance growth and inflation risks. Analysts suggest that while a change in the repo rate is unlikely in the immediate...
North India has emerged as the fastest-growing region for stock market investors, recording a 20% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its investor base, according to fresh data released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The surge underscores rising retail participation, stronger financial literacy, and deepening penetration of...
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has laid out a comprehensive reform roadmap, urging the government to focus on GST simplification, trade policy upgrades, and labour law reforms to accelerate India’s journey toward becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047. The industry body emphasized that...
The annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium has reignited debate over the importance of central bank independence in a world grappling with inflationary pressures, fiscal expansion, and geopolitical uncertainty. Global central bankers stressed that monetary authorities must retain autonomy in setting interest rates and policy priorities, even...
In a major clarification, the Government of India has stated that a CIBIL score is not mandatory for obtaining a loan from a bank. The move addresses widespread misconceptions that a low or absent credit score automatically disqualifies borrowers. While banks and NBFCs often use credit...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has intensified its crackdown on so-called “finfluencers” who promote stock tips and trading strategies without regulatory approval. Amid the scrutiny, well-known market trainer Avadhut Sathe has clarified that his role is limited to providing training and education, not...
Yes Bank shares are back in focus after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cleared the proposal of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) to acquire a stake in the private lender. The approval marks a significant development for Yes Bank, which has been working to...
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is set to introduce insurance products on its platform within the next 12 months, marking a major milestone in India’s push for digital financial inclusion. The move is expected to make insurance more accessible, affordable, and widely distributed by...
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has inaugurated a logistics park in Kalamassery, Kerala, under the state’s Invest in Kerala initiative. The project aims to enhance cargo handling, storage, and distribution capacity, strengthening Kerala’s position as a logistics hub on India’s western coast. This...
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for the second consecutive week, climbing by $1.48 billion to $695.10 billion, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The increase reflects stronger inflows from foreign investors, a stable rupee, and healthy external balances. With this rise, India...
A subtle but important divergence has emerged between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government over India’s medium-term growth outlook. While the government maintains optimism about sustained high growth driven by investment and reforms, the RBI has struck a more cautious note, citing risks...
The government’s move to exempt insurance premiums from GST has sparked a debate on whether this reform will truly benefit policyholders or create new challenges for the industry. While lower premiums are expected to make insurance more affordable and improve penetration, concerns remain about the impact...
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