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Bengaluru: Persistent Systems' revenue in the September quarter rose by 4.4% in constant currency and increased by 4.2% quarter-on-quarter in dollar terms to reach $406 million. Its revenue grew 17.6% year-on-year. Persistent's strong performance drove the share price up by nearly 6% on the BSE on Wednesday.Industry-wise, sales grew quarter-on-quarter by 7% in BFSI, 3.8% in healthcare, and 2.2% in tech and emerging verticals. The company's EBIT margin stood at 16.3%, up 80 basis points sequentia ...Read More >
The World Bank also raised its FY26 projection to 6.5%. Despite a downgraded global growth outlook, the IMF now considers India a key engine for global growth, affirming its economic significance. New Delhi [India]: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised India's growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) upward to 6.6%, a 0.2 percentage point increase from its previous estimate of 6.4%. This revision is largely due to India's strong growth momentum in the first quarter ...Read More >
Gold prices fell ₹643 to ₹1,16,945 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday (October 3, 2025), retreating from record high as investors booked profits amid caution over the US government shutdown and Fed policy outlook. On the MCX, gold futures for December delivery declined ₹643 or 0.55% to ₹1,16,945 per 10 grams in a turnover of 15,733 lots, snapping a five-day winning streak. On Wednesday, the contract had scaled a lifetime high of ₹1,18,444 per 10 grams. Similarly, the February 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Inflation in India during the current financial year and the next (FY26 and FY27) is expected to be much lower than the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projections, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report argued that the central bank's approach should not be seen only as "monetary policy" but also as a broader "regulatory policy" that reflects India's unique economic conditions. SBI highlighted that several domestic factors are easing ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate unchanged at 5.50% on Wednesday, in line with market expectations, as it evaluates the impact of earlier rate cuts and recent tax reductions amid global trade uncertainties. The central bank had cut the repo rate by a total of 100 basis points in the first half of 2025, but paused at its previous meeting in August. The six-member rate-setting panel voted unanimously to keep the key repo rate at 5.50% and decided to contin ...Read More >
Mumbai: India Inc.'s credit profile has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite escalating global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties, according to data released by rating agency ICRA for the first half of the fiscal year 2026 (H1 FY2026).ICRA's rating actions during the period underscored the strength of corporate balance sheets and a supportive domestic economy. The agency recorded 214 rating upgrades against only 75 downgrades, resulting in a robust credit ratio of 2.9. This mark ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Vedanta Resources (VRL), the London-based parent of Mumbai-listed resources company Vedanta, plans to raise $500 million through seven-year dollar bonds to refinance a costly private credit facility, further paring debt and simplifying its capital structure. The senior notes, issued via Vedanta Resources Finance II, will be guaranteed by parent VRL and subsidiaries including Twin Star Holdings, Welter Trading, and Vedanta Holdings Mauritius II. The deal, launched under Rule 144A/Reg S, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Purchases of Indian bonds by overseas investors slowed in September after rising over the past two months as a fall in the rupee made investors cautious. The rupee, which is the worst performing currency among in Asia this year, has been under pressure mostly through September on mounting worries of higher US tariffs. On September 23, it fell to a fresh record low of 88.7975 per dollar. A weak rupee erodes returns for foreign portfolio investors. Net inflows in the fully accessible rou ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Gold and silver prices continued to record new all-time highs in the domestic market on Monday. It was backed by rallies in international prices on the likelihood of a US govt shutdown, trade-related jitters, and the continuing weakness of the rupee against major currencies.In the local spot market silver hovered around the Rs 1.5 lakh/kg mark, while gold was nearing the Rs 1.2 lakh/10gm mark. In international markets, the price of the yellow metal neared the $3,900/ounce (Oz) mark, a ne ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Vedanta Resources (VRL), the London-based parent of Mumbai-listed resources company Vedanta, plans to raise $500 million through seven-year dollar bonds to refinance a costly private credit facility, further paring debt and simplifying its capital structure. The senior notes, issued via Vedanta Resources Finance II, will be guaranteed by parent VRL and subsidiaries including Twin Star Holdings, Welter Trading, and Vedanta Holdings Mauritius II. The deal, launched under Rule 144A/Reg S, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global rating agency Crisil on Monday projected India's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow 6.5 per cent this fiscal, amid rising private consumption and tax reforms. Rising private consumption should support industrial production. "So far, a copious monsoon, robust kharif sowing and benign inflation have supported the rural economy. The impact of excess rains on agriculture output will be monitorable. The urban economy will get a leg-up from lower lending rates, income tax relief ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day deliberations amid expectations of status quo on the key interest rate, but some experts think that the central bank may settle for a 25 bps cut. The decision of the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member rate-setting panel will be announced on Wednesday. The meeting is taking place against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions and the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian shipments. The R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, a new report said on Monday. The central bank had last cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in June, while the August review saw the rate being held steady, according to a report by Bajaj Broking. The report said the RBI is likely to maintain the current rate as inflation remains low and manageable, but risks to growth are becoming mor ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, a new report said on Monday. The central bank had last cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in June, while the August review saw the rate being held steady, according to a report by Bajaj Broking. The report said the RBI is likely to maintain the current rate as inflation remains low and manageable, but risks to growth are becoming more ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The three-day Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, starting Monday, is widely expected to hold its key policy rate at 5.50 per cent. However, a surprise cut cannot be ruled out amid US trade tariffs and low inflation, according to analysts. The RBI has cut rates by 100 basis points since the start of the year. The MPC meeting is scheduled from September 29 to October 1, where the central bank is expected to review interest rates. Cur ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to reduce the policy rates by 25 basis points (bps) in its policy announcement on Wednesday, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report suggested that the downward trend in inflation has created room for such a move, and this cut is being seen as a "booster cut" from the RBI. Also Read | Dhanteras 2025 Rangoli Designs: Easy Rangoli Patterns, Colourful Designs ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to reduce the policy rates by 25 basis points (bps) in its policy announcement on Wednesday, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report suggested that the downward trend in inflation has created room for such a move, and this cut is being seen as a "booster cut" from the RBI. It stated "Our baseline view is of a 25bps repo rate cut in this meeting. The view is ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India will begin its three-day meeting today in Mumbai to decide on the policy rates. The members of the committee will gather to discuss and deliberate on the repo rates and review the prevailing economic conditions before arriving at a decision. The meeting is scheduled to continue for three days, after which the announcement of the monetary policy outcome will be made on Wednesday, O ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to hold its key policy rate at 5.50% on Wednesday, though some economists say a surprise cut cannot be ruled out as it weighs the impact of U.S. trade tariffs and subdued inflation. A Reuters poll showed nearly three-quarters of economists expected a pause, but major banks including Citi, Barclays, Capital Economics and SBI have flagged the possibility of a cut citing downside risks to growth and a benign inflation outlook. The RBI ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Gold prices rose Rs 384 to touch a record of Rs 1,10,563 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Tuesday, buoyed by strong global cues and expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve that spurred safe-haven demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for October delivery climbed Rs 384 or 0.34 per cent to touch a record Rs 1,10,563 per 10 grams. The contract had touched a previous high of Rs 1,10,330 in the last session. Similarly, the Decem ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Indian stock markets ended the day with strong gains on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Positive investor sentiment was supported by favorable global cues, optimism around India-US trade talks, and expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. The BSE Sensex rose by 595 points, or 0.73%, closing at 82,380.69. The NSE Nifty 50 increased by 170 points, or 0.68%, ending at 25,239.10. Midcap and Smallcap indices also gained, up by 0.62% and 0.66% respectively. Among sectors ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower policy rates by 25 basis points each in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings in October and December, taking the terminal policy rate to 5 per cent, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. The global brokerage firm noted that the central bank now has room for monetary easing as inflation continues to undershoot the target. Also Read | Vishwakarma Jayanti 2025: Why Vishwakarma Puja Is C ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower policy rates by 25 basis points each in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings in October and December, taking the terminal policy rate to 5 per cent, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. The global brokerage firm noted that the central bank now has room for monetary easing as inflation continues to undershoot the target. The report projects headline consumer price index (CPI) inflati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to lower policy rates by 25 basis points each in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings in October and December, taking the terminal policy rate to 5 per cent, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. The global brokerage firm noted that the central bank now has room for monetary easing as inflation continues to undershoot the target. The report projects headline consumer price index (CPI) inflati ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold prices reached record high on Tuesday, surpassing the Rs 1,10,000 mark due to increased safe-haven demand amid global geopolitical tensions and anticipation of a US Federal Reserve rate cut this week. In India, the price of 24-carat gold per gram was at Rs 10,951 as of 10.17 am, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Earlier in the day, prices had reached as high as Rs 1,10,650 per 10 gm, an increase from Rs 1, ...Read More >
Gold prices remained largely unchanged on Monday morning, hovering just below record highs, as investors awaited the anticipated rate cut from the US Federal Reserve this week. While the prospect of lower rates continued to support gold, profit-taking and a stronger dollar capped any further gains. At the time of writing, gold futures (GC=F) retreated 0.4% to $3,672.20 per ounce, while the spot price of gold was muted at $3,641.55 a troy ounce, after hitting a record high of $3,673.95 last week ...Read More >
The Bank of England will keep its key policy rate on hold on September 18 as inflation is creeping up, but it will cut once next quarter and again early next year, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll. However, a growing minority of economists say the central bank is done with cutting this year. After peaking at more than 11% nearly three years ago, inflation briefly returned to the central bank's 2% target last year but has since risen to nearly double that. With cost-of-li ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Bitcoin has gained 7% since the start of September, showing renewed strength after weeks of uneven price action. Yet, the market is bracing for heightened volatility in the coming days as attention shifts to this Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting. Investors widely expect a rate cut, but the size of the move remains the key question shaping sentiment. If the Fed opts for a 25 ba ...Read More >
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