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MUMBAI: The rupee, which has been bleeding since October 2024, ended FY26 on a bloody note, losing 9.5% at 94.83 after breaching the 95-mark on the last trading day of the year, making it the sharpest fall against the greenback in as many as 14 years and becoming the worst Asian currency for the second year on the trot. Last financial year also, the rupee was the worst Asian currency, losing nearly over 2.5% and the third worst in the world after the Turkish lira and the Argentinian peso, which ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's economy is expected to grow above 7.5 per cent in real terms in FY27, supported by easing fiscal and monetary conditions, low inflation, and ongoing regulatory reforms, according to Axis Bank's India Economic Outlook 2026 report. "With fiscal and monetary headwinds receding, GDP growth has picked up in FY26. In FY27, the pace of fiscal consolidation should slow further (20bps), and lagged effects of monetary easing should become visible, pushing growth to 7.5 per cent (above tre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): In Financial Year 2027, the monetary easing is set to drive the above-trend growth of 7.5% amid the expectations of continuous fiscal tightening, said India Market Outlook 2026 Report by Axis Capital on Tuesday. "We expect the monetary easing to drive above-trend growth of 7.5%. Fiscal tightening is expected to continue, though it would be much slower at 20 bps, but the revival in credit growth in response to much easier monetary conditions is a significant ...Read More >
Mumbai Gold Rate Today: Gold prices in Mumbai and other major Indian cities rebounded on Monday, November 3, after recently hitting multi-week lows. The recovery comes amid waning expectations of another US rate cut and stabilising geopolitical conditions. Many investors see the recent dip in prices as a favourable entry point for long-term gold investments. The domestic gold prices reflected the movement in international gold prices over the past few days. Back in Mumbai, gold often remains in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Againsta global backdrop characterised by economic and trade policy uncertainty, India's economy gained momentum in the second quarter of FY26, which is particularly significant, as the US imposed higher tariffs on India in August, according to the Finance Ministry's monthly report released on Monday. Various supply-side high-frequency indicators have displayed healthy trends, while demand conditions continued to improve with the GST reforms and festive season sentiments spurring con ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 27 (UNI) In its latest monthly economic review for September, the Finance Ministry maintained a strong growth outlook for FY26 amid uncertain global conditions. It said the growth will be supported by a positive demand outlook due to GST reforms, favourable monsoons, lower inflation, and monetary easing. However, the report cautioned that global uncertainties will continue to affect external demand, presenting downside risks to the growth outlook. The review by the Department o ...Read More >
India's economy is experiencing a robust boost from GST 2.0 and the festive season, with stronger consumption, increased sales across sectors, and improved consumer sentiment. Lower GST rates are driving demand and job creation, while high-frequency indicators show significant improvements, leading to upward GDP growth forecasts from the IMF and RBI. New Delhi, The rollout of GST 2.0 has started showing a positive impact on India's economy, with stronger consumption trends, higher sales across ...Read More >
New Delhi: Against a global backdrop characterised by economic and trade policy uncertainty, India's economy gained momentum in the second quarter of FY26, which is particularly significant, as the US imposed higher tariffs on India in August, according to the Finance Ministry's monthly report released on Monday. Various supply-side high-frequency indicators have displayed healthy trends while demand conditions continued to improve with the GST reforms and festive season sentiments spurring con ...Read More >
New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts are set to bolster domestic demand by easing the tax burden on consumers and businesses, spurring consumption and investment across sectors, and supporting job creation, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic review for September, released on Monday. A strong performance in industry and services, along with a stable labour market, is expected to reinforce this momentum, the ministry noted. However, it cautioned that persistent global uncer ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Despite United States imposing higher tariffs on India in August, the Indian economy gained momentum in the second quarter (July-September) of the current financial year, according to the Department of Economic Affairs' (DEA), finance ministry's monthly economic review. The report highlighted that against a global backdrop characterised by economic and trade policy uncertainty, India's economy continued to strengthen in Q2 FY26. Also Read | IND vs SA 2025: ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold ended a nine-week winning streak this week, with a sharp correction as the market reassessed a rally that had pushed prices into overbought territory. The price of 24-carat gold (10 grams) ended at Rs 1,22,419 on Friday, down from Rs 1,23,827 from its previous close, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Spot gold fell 0.3 per cent to close at $4,113.05 an ounce in New York, resulting in a weekly loss of appro ...Read More >
Mumbai: Goldman Sachs has projected a potential repo rate cut by the end of 2025, bringing relief to borrowers across the country. The global investment bank believes that recent fiscal and policy developments point toward the end of India's current monetary tightening cycle. A cut in the key policy rate would directly lower EMIs on home, car, and other loans, providing more disposable income for consumers. GST Reforms Signal Fiscal Flexibility The report highlights the recent simplification o ...Read More >
BENGALURU :Bank Indonesia (BI) will cut its key interest rate at its fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, taking it to 4.50 per cent, as policymakers put greater weight on supporting economic growth despite continued weakness in the rupiah, a Reuters poll of economists showed. Last month, the central bank surprised markets with a rate cut and Governor Perry Warjiyo said it was going "all out" to bolster growth while maintaining financial market stability. The rupiah has regained some groun ...Read More >
New Delhi- Gold prices surged by Rs 3,200 to touch a new lifetime high of Rs 1,34,800 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, buoyed by strong festive buying by jewellers and retailers ahead of Dhanteras, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had ended at Rs 1,31,600 per 10 grams in the previous session. In tandem, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also jumped by Rs 3,200 to scale an all-time high of Rs 1,34,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) Gold prices surged by Rs 2,442 to touch an all-time high of Rs 1,32,294 per 10 grams in the domestic futures trade on Friday, driven by safe-haven demand as investors weighed deepening global economic uncertainties and expectations of monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal futures for December delivery increased by Rs 2,442, or 1.88 per cent, to hit a lifetime high of Rs 1,32,294 per 10 grams. Similarly, the Fe ...Read More >
Gold and silver prices extended their record rally, hitting fresh lifetime highs on October 16. This comes as the precious metals remain in focus amid expectations of heightened demand ahead of Dhanteras. Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) rose around 1 percent (Rs 1,185 per 10 grams) to hit a new lifetime high of Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams. Gold futures with February and April expiries also hit fresh lifetime highs of Rs 1,29,380 per 10 grams and Rs 1,30,877 per 10 grams ...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 >
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 >
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 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lower headline inflation and reduced interest rates are set to extend broader support to domestic demand in the economy amidst global headwinds, a report has said. The headline inflation is now projected at 3.2 per cent in fiscal 2026, down from the earlier estimate of 3.5 per cent. This results in a 140 basis points (1.4 percentage points) decline in CPI inflation for this fiscal year, according to the report from ratings agency Crisil. "This sharp moderatio ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian equities displayed strong bullish momentum this week on hopes of stronger H2 FY26 earnings, driven by GST rationalisation and the benefits of monetary easing. Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ended the week with a gain of around 1.32 per cent and 1.21 per cent, respectively, with the rally driven by auto and IT stocks. Midcap and smallcap stocks outperformed the benchmark indices. The IT index exhibited its rally, driven by renewed hopes of a Fed ra ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid worsening weather conditions and continuous rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh, all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12 in Lucknow will remain closed on Monday, according to district magistrate Visakh G Iyer.Several parts of Varanasi were inundated on Monday following relentless downpours and a steady rise in the water level of the River Ganga. The river has been rising continuously since Saturday, triggering concerns of urban flooding.In response, authorities hav ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - India's central bank is expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, but the odds of another cut have risen after the United States slapped steep tariffs on Indian exports last week, adding to pressure on growth even as inflation stays subdued. A large majority of economists, or 44 of 57, in a July 18-24 Reuters poll expect the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) to hold the repo rate at 5.50% on August 6. However, sentiment has shifted following th ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -India's central bank is expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, but the odds of another cut have risen after the United States slapped steep tariffs on Indian exports last week, adding to pressure on growth even as inflation stays subdued. A large majority of economists, or 44 of 57, in a July 18-24 Reuters poll expect the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) to hold the repo rate at 5.50% on August 6. However, sentiment has shifted following the tariff ...Read More >
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India] July 15 (ANI): The tribal-dominated Dantewada district is all set to make its footprint visible in the high-octane sport of Thai Kick Boxing, as young athletes here have clinched medals in international as well as national events. With the support of the Chhattisgarh Government, the youth of Dantewada are sharpening their skills and preparing for Thai Kick Boxing events to be held in the country and overseas. As Dantewada moves on the path to becoming a hub for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The possibility of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in September remains open, but it will largely depend on how the labor market and inflation evolve, noted a recent report by Union Bank of India research. While the market anticipates some monetary easing later this year, the report mentioned that Fed has adopted a cautious and data-dependent stance in the face of growing uncertainty around tariffs and fiscal policy. Also Read | YouTube Standalone Premium Subscr ...Read More >
Kannur (Kerala) | Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday said that the government would not allow the "blending of religion with education" and reiterated that there would be no change in the revised school timings. Under the revised timetable, high school students (classes 8 to 10) will spend an extra 15 minutes in the morning and another 15 minutes in the afternoon on each working day except Fridays to help schools reach the required 1,100 instructional hours per year. How ...Read More >
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