India bonds tiptoe along ahead of Fed meet; oil prices weighIndian government bonds traded range-bound early Wednesday as investors awaited the Fed's rate decision. Oil prices climbed, reviving conce...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Banking on gear shift for pickup: After cleaning up bad loans, banks now need a new reform pushIndia's banking sector requires reforms for sustained growth and improved credit access. Banks must grow significantly to meet microenterpr...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Rupee strengthens as crude oil prices fallThe Indian rupee strengthened against the dollar on Tuesday, closing at 95.84 per dollar. This gain followed a sharp rise on Monday, suppor...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
Govt companies request RBI to extend concessional forex swap by three monthsPublic sector firms want the RBI's forex swap facility extended by three months. This facility helps government companies hedge dollar cost...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Barclays sees RBI holding rates in Aug policy as FCNR(B) inflows ease rupee concernsIn the forthcoming monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain the current interest rates. The recent surge in...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Weak investments, higher oil prices to slow India's GDP growth to 6.6% in FY27: PollIndia's economic growth is projected to slow significantly this fiscal year. Private investment remains weak, and higher oil prices will im...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Poll of economistsEconomists predict the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key interest rate at 5.25% through year-end. This decision comes as the cent...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
RBI reiterates Indian economy remains resilient, but Iran war, deficient monsoon could pose risks to outlook; will there be rate change in August?The RBI is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its 5 August policy meeting, making it one of the few central banks in the r...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
PNB profit to cross Rs 20,000 cr mark in FY27: MD Ashok ChandraPunjab National Bank expects its FY27 net profit to exceed ₹20,000 crore after delivering more than ₹5,000 crore in quarterly profit for fo...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asks I-T officials to ease burden on honest taxpayersFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax officials to ensure taxpayer convenience. She stressed firm action against tax evasion and ec...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
UAE’s top bank to offer $1.5 billion for NRIs investing in RBI's forex deposit programFirst Abu Dhabi Bank is offering up to $1.5 billion in financing to non-resident Indians investing in India's foreign-currency deposit sche...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
RBI intervention blunts oil surge, shores up rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India intervened by selling dollars to prevent the rupee from reaching a record low. Surging oil prices and declining s...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
PNB to foray in acquisition finance in third quarter: MD ChandraPunjab National Bank will begin acquisition finance in the third quarter of this fiscal year. The bank aims to mobilize USD 2.5 billion in ...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Energy shock vs AI boom: RBI should act as and when external shocks push domestic data in a direction, not until thenGlobal growth faces pressure from an energy shock and a tech boom. The energy shock stems from conflict, impacting oil prices and shipping ...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Iran war and monsoons key risk for Indian economy, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India’s inflation remains elevated, with rising Middle East tensions and the possibility of a weak monsoo...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likelyStandard Chartered Bank had already withdrawn its August rate hike forecast following the last policy review. ET’s interactions with bank e...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Citi, others dial back India rate hike calls as inflation expected to stay moderateControlled inflation prompts economists to delay interest rate hike expectations. Retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, exceeding the RBI...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST