Long-dated G-Secs gain favour as comparable corporate bonds stay scarceAs corporate debt becomes increasingly limited, long-tenured government bonds are witnessing a surge in demand. Institutions like insurance...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Debt grows slower than GDP, CAG says; revenue lapses persistGovernment debt servicing remains positive, with loan accumulation below GDP expansion. However, irregularities worth ₹603 crore were found...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Will 8th Pay Commission submit its report before 18-month deadline? Minister clarifies8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission is currently engaging with various stakeholders regarding issues related to pay and pension...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Central Bank of India mobilises $250 million under FCNR (B) window: CEO Kalyan KumarCentral Bank of India has successfully mobilized $250 million under the RBI's FCNR-B window, surpassing its internal target of $100 million...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Global Market: Emerging markets draw nearly $19 billion in July as foreign investor outflows easeForeign investors returned to emerging markets in July, investing a net $18.8 billion in debt and equities after two months of outflows. De...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
India's 'BBB-' rating unchanged: Fitch cites energy shocks, fiscal weakness, but praises growthFitch Ratings kept India's sovereign credit rating at BBB- with a stable outlook. Robust growth and solid external finances balance fiscal ...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Gyanesh Bharti named Andaman and Nicobar chief secretary after ECI stintGyanesh Bharti has been appointed Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was repatriated from central deputation to his parent ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- Lenders seek RBI approval to spread their MTM losses
Indian banks have sought RBI approval to spread mark-to-market losses on investment portfolios across the remaining three quarters, citing ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Senior bureaucrat Deepti Gaur Mukerjee appointed as new Higher Education SecretaryDeepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary. She previously served as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs S...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
CAG report flags fall in Delhi’s contribution to national GDPA CAG report shows Delhi's GSDP growth was slower than the national economy. Revenue receipts grew, driven by tax collections, while non-ta...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
India bonds tread water ahead of US, local inflation printsOn Monday, Indian government bonds remained stable following last week's increases. The rise in oil prices countered some support from soft...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
No proposal under consideration for restoration of Old Pension Scheme: MoS for Finance Pankaj ChaudharyThe government has no plans to restore the Old Pension Scheme due to its fiscal unsustainability. Several state governments have requested ...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Govt mops up Rs 45,306 cr from disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY26; exceeds RE targetGovernment's combined disinvestment and asset monetisation mop-up reached Rs 45,306 crore in FY26. This figure surpassed the Revised Estima...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
India may rationalise most customs tariffs by Budget 2027-28, Nirmala Sitharaman saysIndia's finance minister announced plans to streamline customs tariffs, aiming for a significant overhaul by the fiscal year 2027-28. This ...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Tata Investment, Tata Chemicals rally up to 7% after RBI classifies Tata Sons as upper-layer NBFCTata Investment Corp and Tata Chemicals shares rallied up to 7% after the RBI classified Tata Sons among the 16 upper-layer NBFCs, reviving...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST