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Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday reported a 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit for the January-March quarter (Q4 FY26). The major IT player had posted a profit of Rs 13,718 crore, compared to Rs 12,224 crore in the year-ago period (Q4 FY25), according to its exchange filing. The IT major's consolidated revenue from operations also saw healthy growth, increasing 9.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 70,698 crore, compared to Rs 64,479 cror ...Read More >
Principal Secretary-2 to the PM, Shaktikanta Das, highlights India's 7.8% average GDP growth as a blueprint for navigating global volatility. With global risks tilted to the downside due to frequent geopolitical shocks, India's experience offers a model of navigating volatility through structural reforms, policy discipline, and innovation, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister of India Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday. The global economy has been grappling with persistent shocks, includi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Country's largest IT services company TCS on Thursday reported a 12.22 per cent jump in its March quarter net profit at Rs 13,718 crore. The Tata Group company reported a net profit of Rs 12,224 crore in the January-March period last year and Rs 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter. For fiscal year 2025-26, TCS' PAT inched up 1.35 per cent to Rs 49,210 crore, as against Rs 48,553 crore in FY25. From a headcount perspective, the company added 2,356 jobs in Q4 to t ...Read More >
Indian equity benchmarks - Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex ended lower today, reversing a sharp rally seen in the previous session. The decline was triggered by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising crude oil prices, and persistent foreign investor outflows. Markets had surged on April 8 following news of a temporary two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, raising hopes of de-escalation. However, sentiment quickly turned negative after reports claimed a breach in ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has consistently shown strong resilience during global crises, not just surviving them but transforming and emerging stronger each time, Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, said on Thursday. Speaking at the AIMA National Leadership Conclave in the national capital, Das said that India's journey through turbulent times reflects its ability to grow despite challenges. "During every crisis, the country has not merely endured diffic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Veteran banker K V Kamath on Thursday underlined the need for reskilling and education reforms to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), which will be defining the theme of the next decade. During a fireside chat with Sunil Kant Munjal, chairman of Hero Enterprises, at an AIMA event, Kamath suggested that India should focus on practical applications rather than on expensive foundational models. "Building an LLM (large language model) is not necessarily th ...Read More >
New Delhi: A protracted conflict in the Middle East could push Bangladesh's inflation higher, widen the current‑account deficit, weaker exports, lower remittances and reduce fiscal space as energy subsidies rise, a new report has said. The latest Bangladesh Development Update projects growth to slow to 3.9 per cent in FY26, World Bank said. Bangladesh's economy also faces rising poverty, persistent inflation, stressed banking sector, weak revenue mobilization, and subdued private investment, c ...Read More >
Mumbai: Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley on Thursday said that Indian markets are poised for a strong rally with Sensex likely to touch 95,000 level by December 2026. In its latest India Equity Strategy Playbook report, the brokerage firm said that the current combination of depressed valuations, improving earnings momentum and cautious investor positioning reflects conditions typically seen near the end of market downturns. In the base case, the headline index Sensex is expected to touch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Indian markets may be on the cusp of a significant upcycle, supported by improving macro fundamentals, earnings momentum, and policy support, noted a report by Morgan Stanley. The global financial services firm has projected a strong recovery in Indian equities in its latest India Equity Strategy Playbook. The report notes that "trailing performance, valuations, positioning and earnings all support a major recovery in Indian stocks over the coming months," add ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 9, 2026 - Growth in India is projected at 6.6% in FY27, as higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict and supply chain disruptions weigh on economic activity. But even with the slowdown, India remains among the fastest-growing major economies in the world, says the World Bank's latest economic update. Released today, the India Development Update says that despite significant downside risks stemming from the conflict, the economy's strong macroeconomic fundamentals ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday despite fresh geopolitical tensions following reports of Israel attacking Lebanon's Hezbollah. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) fell as much as 0.74 per cent or Rs 1,129 to Rs 1,50,647, hitting an intraday low at around 10:40 AM. The yellow metal was later trading at Rs 1,51,113, down Rs 663 or 0.44 per cent. It touched an intraday high of Rs 1,51,452. Meanwhile, silver futures (May 5) also ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise at the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. Dev said the currency had faced pressure due to global uncertainties, including the recent conflict between the United States ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Aave is under selling pressure. The market is pricing risk. And according to top analyst Darkfost, what is happening to AAVE right now is not a market problem -- it is a protocol problem. A report from Darkfost has identified a sequence of structural events that explains why Aave's selling pressure carries more weight than a standard altcoin correction. The protocol has entered w ...Read More >
Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday expressed confidence that interest rates will remain low in the medium to long term, given the benign inflationary conditions. Addressing the media, in a post-monetary policy conference, Malhotra said the Indian economy is very strong, resilient and robust. "We are in a neutral state...possibility either way, any ways cannot be ruled out that low rates (would) continue for a long time," he said. Despite shocks, he said, the RBI is pro ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) The Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that the Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise around the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. He also said that India must sustain 7-8 per cent growth and reforms to achieve developed nation status by 2047, ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Binance is introducing a new rule to stop user orders from being executed at "abnormal prices" during extreme market conditions. The largest crypto centralized exchange announced today the release of the Spot Price Range Execution Rule (PRER) on spot markets starting April 14, 2026, rolling it out gradually across pairs. According to the announcement, the new feature will allow o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Reserve Bank's decision to maintain status quo on interest rate is a calibrated approach to strengthen macro economic environment against the backdrop of global headwinds influencing economic sentiment, experts said on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank kept its key policy rate (repo) unchanged at 5.25 per cent, adopting a cautious wait-and-watch stance as policymakers assessed the fallout from the six-week Iran conflict on energy supplies, inflation and growth. Industry bo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Silver prices soared by Rs 15,028 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Wednesday driven by strong global trends and increased investors' sentiment after US and Iran announced a two week ceasefire. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery soared by Rs 15,028, or 6.5 per cent, to Rs 2,46,376 per kg from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 2,31,348 per kg. Silver prices saw a notable increase on Wednesday reflecting a strong demand amid rising ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The oil marketing companies (OMCs) are likely to absorb higher crude costs without passing it on to consumers if Brent crude prices remain in the range of USD 85-90 per barrel, Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings, has said. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission News: Consultation Process Begins, Salary Hike Expected in FY 2026-27. In an exclusive conversation with ANI on Wednesday, she also termed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep rates u ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The oil marketing companies (OMCs) are likely to absorb higher crude costs without passing it on to consumers if Brent crude prices remain in the range of USD 85-90 per barrel, Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings, has said. In an exclusive conversation with ANI on Wednesday, she also termed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep rates unchanged as appropriate amid global uncertainty. She stated, "As per our analysis, if crude oil prices ...Read More >
BMW Group India reported a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase in car sales to 4,567 units in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, signalling relatively stronger traction compared to the broader luxury car market, which continues to see moderate growth amid macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. "BMW Group India has entered 2026 in an extremely strong position. We have achieved our highest-ever Q1 sales, registering solid double-digit growth, despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday expressed confidence that interest rates will remain low in the medium to long term, given the benign inflationary conditions. Addressing the media, in a post-monetary policy conference, Malhotra said the Indian economy is very strong, resilient and robust. "We are in a neutral state...possibility either way, any ways cannot be ruled out that low rates (would) continue for a long time," he said. Despite shocks, he said, th ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The US-Iran ceasefire, Bitcoin, and the entire crypto market have quickly become intertwined as easing geopolitical tensions sparked a sharp move across digital asset markets. As headlines shifted from threats of escalation to a temporary pause, traders reacted instantly -- but whether this momentum can hold remains uncertain. Markets turned optimistic after US President Donald T ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent is likely to provide stability for mortgage rates, real estate industry leaders said on Wednesday. Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian welcomed the pause as a relief for developers and homebuyers as it will keep mortgage rates competitive when construction costs remain elevated over the ongoing West Asia crisis. Rao said the move could help cushion the impact of rising input cos ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday reiterated that its intervention in the foreign exchange market is aimed solely at curbing excessive volatility and not at targeting any specific level of the rupee. Speaking during the monetary policy announcement, RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra said, "Despite the stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, the Indian rupee in the last financial year depreciated more than average in the previous year.... our exchange r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Industry experts have suggested that the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) choosing to maintain the status quo on policy rates reflects a cautious approach to navigating global uncertainties and domestic growth targets. The Reserve Bank of India kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the first monetary policy announcement of the financial year 2026-27, citing rising global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Sujan Ha ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Wednesday projected retail inflation for the current financial year at 4.6 per cent, well within the government-mandated inflation target range of 4 per cent with a tolerance band of +/- 2 per cent. Before the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, India's macroeconomic fundamentals exuded confidence with buoyant growth and low inflation. Conditions turned adverse in March with the widening of the conflict zone and its intensification. The consumer price in ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday reiterated that its intervention in the foreign exchange market is aimed solely at curbing excessive volatility and not at targeting any specific level of the rupee. Speaking during the monetary policy announcement, RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra said, "Despite the stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, the Indian rupee in the last financial year depreciated more than average in the previous year.... our exchange r ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and maintaining the status quo in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate has been kept unchanged at 5 per cent, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate remains at 5.50 per cent, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said while announcing the MPC decision. The RBI Governor described 2025 as a challenging year, but noted that inflatio ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected India's economic growth to moderate to 6.9% in 2026-27, while inflation is expected to edge higher to 4.6%, as geopolitical tensions and global supply disruptions cloud the macroeconomic outlook. Announcing the first bi-monthly monetary policy of FY27, the RBI said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) retained the policy repo rate at 5.25% and maintained a neutral stance, citing a complex trade-off between supporting growth and containing ...Read More >
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