India’s industrial output growth decelerated steeply to 0.4% in October, slipping from 4.6% recorded in September. The slowdown was driven by weaker manufacturing activity, subdued mining output and uneven performance across key industrial sectors. Analysts attribute the dip to festive-season distortions, softer domestic demand and inventory...
The Finance Ministry’s latest Monthly Review of Accounts indicates strong and steady revenue performance for the Government of India, alongside higher fund transfers to states. The data highlights resilient tax collections, disciplined fiscal management and continued support for state-level spending. The review suggests that India’s fiscal...
Exports from India to the United States have plunged by 28.5% between May and October 2025, following steep tariff hikes by the US. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that aggressive duties have made Indian goods among the most heavily taxed in the US, severely...
India is negotiating trade agreements with nearly 50 countries as it accelerates its global economic integration strategy, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed. The ongoing discussions include new free-trade pacts, upgrades to existing agreements and targeted market-access partnerships across major regions. The move aims to enhance export...
CRISIL has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 7%, citing strong domestic demand, resilient consumption and improved investment activity. The rating agency believes that India’s growth trajectory remains firmly supported by structural reforms, stable macroeconomic indicators and robust corporate balance sheets....
The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out 244 consolidated Master Directions (MDs), replacing more than 9,000 older circulars and guidelines — a major simplification drive aimed at reducing regulatory burden for banks, NBFCs, cooperative banks and other regulated entities. This sweeping overhaul is meant to...
The Central Government is preparing a new wave of FDI reforms covering nuclear energy, defence production, insurance and agriculture—four of India’s most strategically significant and tightly regulated sectors. The move aims to attract high-value foreign investment, boost advanced manufacturing, deepen technological collaboration and accelerate economic expansion....
Global rating agency Moody’s Ratings projects that India will spearhead growth across the Asia-Pacific region and emerging markets in 2025 and 2026, with GDP growth estimated at 7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026. Despite global headwinds and currency pressures, revisited forecasts reflect confidence in India’s...
Federal Bank is set to receive a major boost as Blackstone proposes a ₹6,196 crore infusion that could significantly strengthen the bank’s capital base and fuel long-term growth. The investment plan comes at a time when Indian private banks are preparing for accelerated credit demand, digital...
Spandana Sphoorty Financial has appointed former HDFC Bank senior executive K. Sankara Narayanan Krishnan as its new Chief Executive Officer. The leadership transition comes at a crucial time as the microfinance NBFC continues strengthening its portfolio, governance framework and growth strategy. Krishnan’s deep expertise in retail...
MCX has become the first Indian exchange stock to cross the ₹10,000 mark, marking a historic milestone for the commodity derivatives ecosystem. The surge reflects strong earnings visibility, rising trading volumes and improving investor sentiment in commodities as an asset class. Analysts highlight multiple structural drivers...
Indian companies remain among the most optimistic globally despite facing rising tariff barriers and geopolitical disruptions, according to a recent HSBC survey. The findings highlight India’s strong business sentiment, resilience in export expectations, and confidence in long-term growth. Several firms also plan to expand internationally despite...
Analysts expect a Federal Reserve rate cut in December as uncertainty grows around the future leadership of the US central bank. Market participants see growing pressure on the Fed to support economic momentum amid slowing activity and tightening financial conditions. Discussions around potential successors to the...
NDL Ventures has formally approved the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance through a scheme of absorption, marking one of the most significant consolidation steps in the NBFC sector this year. With the Reserve Bank of India already granting its approval earlier, the move now progresses to...
The Finance Ministry has urged non-life insurance companies to work more closely with state governments to build public trust and policy awareness, especially in the wake of increasing natural disasters and health emergencies. The directive follows a comprehensive review of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana...
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