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New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday said the central bank does not target any level of rupee, and the recent depreciation of the domestic currency against the US dollar is due to demand for the greenback. The governor also said that the Reserve Bank has "very good" buffers of foreign exchange reserves, and there is no need for concern on the external sector. Delivering the VKRV Rao Memorial Lecture at the Delhi School of Economics, Malhotra also said the f ...Read More >
Founder of trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative, Ajay Srivastava (Image: ANI)Amid a global economic slowdown, India must shift its export strategy towards long-term competitiveness, advises GTRI's Ajay Srivastava. As the global economy slows and trade dynamics shift, India must shift focus from traditional export strategies to building long-term competitiveness through technology, cost efficiency, and domestic capability, says Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) founder Ajay Sr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's trade deficit is likely to remain manageable, as exports to other Asian partners such as China, Hong Kong and South Korea have been higher than last year, both in terms of growth as well as a proportion of total exports, according to a new report. Similarly, exports to European countries such as Spain and Germany too have shown significant traction this year. This is a huge positive and should support exports growth in the rest of the year as well, acc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's trade deficit is likely to remain manageable, as exports to other Asian partners such as China, Hong Kong and South Korea have been higher than last year, both in terms of growth as well as a proportion of total exports, according to a new report. Similarly, exports to European countries such as Spain and Germany too have shown significant traction this year. This is a huge positive and should support exports growth in the rest of the year as well, acc ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's macro-economic fundamentals have continued to remain very strong, and the country has become an anchor of stability in a volatile world, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. Speaking at Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 here, the governor attributed the country's strong fundamentals to low inflation, good foreign exchange reserves, a narrow current account deficit, and strong balance sheets of our banks and corporates. "It is the combined efforts of the govern ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite global turbulence caused by trade friction and geopolitical shocks, India has been able to stand out as a rare anchor of stability in a volatile world, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. In his address at the fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave here, Malhotra said policy continuity, institutional resilience and reform momentum have enabled India to avoid major financial crises and remain among the fastest-growing large economies, with inflation ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 3 (PTI) A "structural shift" in deposit composition due to a decline in fixed deposits and lower share of current and savings accounts (Casa) balances poses challenges to banks over the medium to long term, rating agency Crisil said on Friday. This comes amid concerns in some quarters over the increased preference for capital market investments by households looking for higher yields, while others believe the shift is representative of the maturing profile of the system. "Two key t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The medium-term outlook for the Indian rupee remains tilted to the downside unless there is relief from the persistent twin deficit, current account and fiscal deficit, according to a report released by Union Bank of India. The report noted that while reversal in flows may temporarily hide the fair value of the rupee, structurally the bias continues to be for gradual depreciation. It stated, "Near-term price action may be choppy, but the medium-term slope fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday, announced several measures to help exporters tide over challenges posed by the imposition of 50% tariffs by the US. These include reduced paperwork and compliance burden for small exporters and importers. "The export sector is a vital part of India's economy," RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said while announcing steps to further strengthen the sector and enhance ease of doing business for traders. Extension of the time period for repatria ...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 >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Global rating Moody's on Monday affirmed India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at 'Baa3' with a 'stable' outlook on the back of robust economic growth and sound external position. The rating agency also affirmed India's other short-term local-currency rating at P-3. "The rating affirmation and stable outlook reflect our view that India's prevailing credit strengths, including its large, fast-growing ec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Moody's Ratings on Monday affirmed India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at Baa3 with a 'Stable' outlook on the back of robust economic growth and sound external position. The global rating agency also affirmed India's other short-term local-currency rating at P-3. "The rating affirmation and stable outlook reflect our view that India's prevailing credit strengths, including its large, fast-growing eco ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 47 paise to hit an all-time low of 88.75 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid sustained outflow of foreign funds on the back of a steep hike in US H-1B visa fee that is expected to give a big blow to Indian IT services exports. Forex traders said the rupee dwindled towards record low levels as market participants analysed the likely repercussions of the new USD 100,000 H-1B visa levy, which could precipitate a slowdown in remittance growth and curta ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's current account reversed to a deficit in the April-June quarter on the back of a higher merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said in a statement on Monday. The current account deficit (CAD) stood at $2.4 billion, or 0.2 per cent of GDP, in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26, compared with a surplus of $13.5 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the preceding quarter. CAD is a measurement of a country's trade where the value of the goods and services it im ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prioritising rural, urban infrastructure and investing in people, a parliamentary panel on Tuesday called for raising the investment rate of gross domestic product (GDP) to 35 per cent to achieve the ambitious growth target of 8 per cent in the country. It also urged the government to maintain sustainable, growth-oriented energy policies that prioritise affordability and efficiency while balancing climate commitments with economic and social objectives. "The investment rate must incr ...Read More >
Barclays estimates that the new 25% US tariffs, along with penalties on Russian imports, could reduce India's GDP growth by 30 basis points this fiscal year. Despite the higher duties, India's domestic demand-driven economy is unlikely to be significantly affected. New Delhi, The 25 per cent US tariffs, plus a penalty for Russian imports, could dent India's GDP growth by 30 basis points in the current fiscal, but the higher duty is unlikely to significantly affect India's domestic demand-driven ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate has framed charges against Saisree Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (SEPL) and others for defrauding a bank of Rs 7.51 crore. The ED said SEPL engaged in the layering of loan funds through its bank accounts. A part of the loan was siphoned off and withdrawn in cash and used for the personal benefit of SEPL directors. The investigation revealed that SEPL received Rs 13.53 crore from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., which it deposited in its current account held with Andhra Bank ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's goods exports in June fell a tad from a year earlier, but a sharper drop in imports aided the trade deficit to narrow to a four-month low. Exports reduced 0.05% year-on-year to $35.14 billion, a seven month low, while imports fell 3.71% to $53.92 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $18.78 billion compared with $20.84 billion in June last year. Exports to the US in the past month rose sharply to $25.52 billion from $20.89 billion, despite the base tariff on Indian goods shipp ...Read More >
Patna: Non-vegetarian dishes have made Bihar's politics spicier on several occasions, and so union minister and senior JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh' recent mutton party for party workers and supporters under his Munger constituency was no exception. Lalan Singh listened to problems of common people at Suryagarha in Lakhisarai district of Bihar (part of Munger constituency) to sort them out with local authorities and also threw a mutton party for them, creating a controversy ...Read More >
Mumbai: Axis Bank reported a 4% fall in its June quarter net profit to ₹5,806 crore, below consensus estimates, as provisions rose sharply at the private lender and business income was tepid. Analysts polled by Bloomberg had estimated PAT at ₹6,375.8 crore. The lender had reported profits of ₹6,034.6 crore in the same period last year. Net interest income or the core income of the bank for the quarter under review was flat at ₹13,560 crores versus ₹13,448 crore in the corresponding quarter last ...Read More >
MUMBAI : In the face of decadal-low savings rates, state-run banks are hoping that dropping charges for not maintaining a minimum balance will help hold customers' interest in bank deposits. The decision, said two bankers close to the matter, follows a regulatory push to address customer grievances, as well as internal surveys that estimated limited revenue loss if such minimum balances are not maintained. "The Reserve Bank of India wanted us to look into complaints, and this was one of the ma ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 17 (PTI) Ratings firm CRISIL said that India's goods exports are likely to face some headwinds in fiscal 2026, as reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US are seen to aggravate this. With the tariff hikes expected to come into effect from August, India and the US are negotiating on a bilateral trade agreement and a key monitorable, the report said. The World Trade Organisation forecasts a 0.2 per cent decline in the volume of merchandise trade in 2025 compared to 2.9 per cent in 2024. ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a challenging first half marked by margin compression and falling loan yields, India's banking sector is set to turn the corner in the third quarter of FY26 (3QFY26), a report said on Thursday. Private and public sector banks are entering a transition phase, where lagged benefits of deposit repricing, systemic liquidity infusion, and improving asset quality start to lift earnings, Motilal Oswal Institutional Equities said in a report. As per the report ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. "At Liberty, we're deeply honoured to be among Tesla's preferred insurance providers f ...Read More >
Chennai: Merchandise trade deficit narrowed down, both annually and sequentially to $18.78 billion in June. Exports remained flat against the same month last year, while imports declined 3.7 per cent in the month. India's trade deficit stood at $18.78 billion in June 2025 against $20.84 billion in June 2024 and $21.88 billion in May 2025. Merchandise exports in June were flat at $35.14 billion against $35.16 billion in the same month last year. On the import side, the country saw a 3.71 per ce ...Read More >
India's overall trade deficit (merchandise and services) narrowed significantly to $3.51 billion in June 2025, down from $7.30 billion in June 2024, as exports outpaced imports on a year-on-year basis, government data showed on Tuesday. The decline in the trade deficit reflects stronger export performance, aided by resilient demand in key global markets and robust service sector growth. The data suggests that overall exports (merchandise and services) rose to $67.98 billion in June 2025, compa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] July 15 (ANI): India overall trade deficit (merchandise and services) narrowed significantly to USD 3.51 billion in June 2025, down from USD 7.30 billion in June 2024, as exports outpaced imports on a year-on-year basis, government data showed on Tuesday. The decline in the trade deficit reflects stronger export performance, aided by resilient demand in key global markets and robust service sector growth. The data suggests that overall exports (merchandise and services) rose ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's foreign exchange reserves once again crossed the $700 billion mark, reaching $702.78 billion for the week ending June 27, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This marks a significant rise of $4.8 billion from the previous week, when reserves stood at $697.93 billion. This is the first time in nine months that India's forex reserves have gone above the $700 billion level. The reserves had last touched an all-time high of $704.88 billion in en ...Read More >
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