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India and New Zealand have finalized a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), granting duty-free access to 54.11% of New Zealand's exports to India from day one. This significant pact aims to boost bilateral trade, making products…
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India and New Zealand have finalized a Free Trade Pact, including an investment arrangement. This allows New Zealand dairy firms to process raw materials in India for 100% re-export, aiming to significantly boost India'…
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The BJP received ₹6,088 crore in donations for FY 2024-25, nearly 12 times more than the Congress. This highlights significant financial disparity in Indian political funding. Prudent Electoral Trust emerged as the top…
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The Reserve Bank of India net sold $11.88 billion in the foreign exchange market during October. This significant intervention demonstrates the central bank's active role in managing currency volatility and preventing a…
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The Reserve Bank of India's bulletin reported strong domestic demand during October-November, driven by GST rationalisation and festival-related spending. This indicates resilience in India's economy, with robust rural…
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India has decided not to grant import duty concessions to New Zealand for sensitive sectors like dairy and sugar under their upcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This strategic move aims to safeguard the interests of do…
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SBI Chairman CS Setty confirmed plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SBI Mutual Fund within the next 12 months. This move highlights SBI's strategic divestment and financial health, as the bank stated it doesn'…
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BSE plans to launch new monthly index option products and revamp its Bankex index. This strategic move aims to boost BSE's derivatives market share beyond weekly expiries. The exchange is betting on cheaper monthly opti…
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India's Gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) dipped to $6.5 billion in October, with net FDI continuing to show outflows. This trend indicates a potential cooling in foreign investor sentiment towards India, which is a…
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India's Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry has achieved a significant milestone, with its Assets Under Management (AUM) surpassing the Rs 10 lakh crore mark as of October 2025. This rapid growth, reported by Zerodha Fu…
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JPMorgan Chase is reportedly exploring offering cryptocurrency trading services to its institutional clients. This development is significant as it underscores the increasing participation of major Wall Street banks in…
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President Droupadi Murmu has assented to the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Bill, 2025. This landmark legislation replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guar…
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Japan's MUFG Bank plans to invest Rs 39,620 crore in Shriram Finance for a 20% equity stake. This significant move is poised to be the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's financial services sector, highli…
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The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is anticipated to maintain an extended pause on interest rates, as per ICICI Bank's analysis of the December policy minutes. Any subsequent monetary easing, li…
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India and New Zealand are close to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with negotiations resuming after a decade-long pause. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and investment, with New Zealand seeking market a…
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India has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, aiming to significantly boost bilateral trade, support MSME-led exports, and enhance energy security. This pact provides zero-duty access…
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Gold prices have reached historic highs globally, with international spot prices surging past US$4,370 per ounce. This rally is driven by dovish central bank signals, escalating geopolitical tensions, and increased safe…
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The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has facilitated the disposal of government assets worth Rs 2,200 crore over the past four years. This was achieved through a 'forward auction' digital bidding process, where government…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government fast-tracked major economic reforms in its final parliamentary session of the year. These reforms, including allowing private investment in nuclear energy, full foreign ownershi…
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SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has called for a review of India's Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) framework, citing its failure to gain desired market traction. This initiative is critical as EGRs were introduced to po…
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Japan's MUFG Bank is set to invest a significant ₹39,620 crore to acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance, marking India's largest foreign investment in the financial services sector. This deal is crucial as it will bols…
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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) recorded significant outflows from Indian equities, totaling Rs 1,57,860 crore in 2025, with Rs 14,185 crore in December alone. However, recent year-end buying of approximately Rs…
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Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Harsh Malhotra chaired a Chintan Shivir in Vijayanagara, Karnataka, focusing on leveraging AI and technology to enhance Ease of Doing Business and secure financing for a developed…
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Corporate tax collections have surpassed personal income tax receipts this fiscal year, with gross direct tax collections exceeding Rs 20 lakh crore. This indicates robust corporate earnings and contributes to overall f…
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