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India and the European Union are nearing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that proposes to significantly reduce import duties on automobiles, including electric vehicles, to 10-15%. This development is crucial as it is expe…
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a 9-member expert panel, SAARG, chaired by Narayan Ramachandran, to overhaul the National Pension System (NPS) investment framework. This ini…
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An ICICI Bank Global Markets pre-Budget 2026 report indicates that buoyant revenue streams provide the government with scope to maintain capital expenditure at approximately 3.1% of GDP. This allows for continued fiscal…
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The Indian microfinance sector is showing significant signs of recovery, with Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) stabilizing in Q3 after a prolonged bad loan cycle. Leading institutions like Bandhan Bank, Ujjivan Small Financ…
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tons of tur in Maharashtra under the Price Support Scheme. This significant decision, valued at approximately Rs 2696 crore, aims to dire…
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WhiteOak CEO Aashish Somaiyaa has called for a review of the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and dividend taxation framework ahead of Budget 2026. He argues that the current system constitutes double taxation, creating…
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the potential removal of a 25% extra tariff on India's Russian oil purchases, contingent on their continued decline. This development highlights ongoing geopolitical pressur…
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The Union Budget 2026 is projected to heavily prioritize climate action, green infrastructure, and renewable energy, treating it as an industrial strategy. This focus is critical given the escalating climate crises like…
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced three significant liquidity-boosting measures, including Open Market Operations and a dollar-rupee swap, totaling approximately ₹1.92 lakh crore. These actions are crucial f…
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India's tax-to-GDP ratio has reached 19.6%, aligning with major global economies and surpassing other emerging markets, a positive indicator of robust revenue collection driven by policy reforms. This economic performan…
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Adani Group stocks experienced a sharp decline following news that the US SEC is seeking court permission to email summons to founder Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani. The allegations involve a fraud and bribery…
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Silver prices have surged past $100 per ounce for the first time, propelled by a weakening dollar, robust industrial demand from green technologies, and existing supply constraints. This milestone signifies silver's evo…
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Eight Indian startups will participate in Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, showcasing innovative agri-food and agri-tech solutions. This initiative aligns with the government's 'Farm to Foreign' vision, aiming to boost agricultur…
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Silver prices have surged past $100 per ounce, driven by strong retail investor and momentum-driven buying amidst tightness in physical markets. This significant economic event, occurring concurrently with gold hitting…
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Budget 2025 outlines a people-centric roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat,' focusing on key pillars such as poverty elimination, universal quality education, affordable healthcare, and full employment through skills. This vision…
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India's states' consolidated fiscal deficit is projected to widen to 3.3% of GDP in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), an increase of 0.3%. This expansion is primarily due to increased state borrowing under a central government s…
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India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows are projected to surge by 73% to USD 47 billion in 2025, as per the UN. This significant growth is primarily driven by robust investments in the services and manufacturing…
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India plans to significantly boost its manufacturing and achieve $1.3 trillion in exports by 2035. This ambitious strategy, likely to be announced in the Union Budget, focuses on structural changes, modest infrastructur…
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The Indian Rupee plummeted to a fresh record low of 91.95 against the US Dollar, primarily due to a selloff in local equity markets, increased dollar outflows, and speculative flows. This depreciation significantly impa…
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The article emphasizes that the upcoming Union Budget 2026 must prioritize sustainable job creation to leverage India's demographic dividend. It highlights the critical need to shift workers from agriculture to high-gro…
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Foreign investors are significantly increasing their stakes in Indian Public Sector Banks (PSBs) due to a remarkable rally and improved financial health. This trend highlights a strong turnaround, with PSBs now outperfo…
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New EU GSP rules, effective January 1, 2026, are projected to impact only 2.66% of India's exports to the bloc. This development reflects India's increasing export competitiveness, which has led to its graduation from t…
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India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.17 billion, reaching an unprecedented high of $701.36 billion as of January 16, 2026. This significant increase, driven by a rise in foreign currency assets and gold holdi…
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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its key interest rate at 0.75%, a decision widely anticipated by analysts, while projecting inflation to fall below 2% by early 2026. This reflects the central bank's cautious monetary…
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