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Fall in global crude prices brightens fiscal outlook, El Nino risks lingerEasing West Asian tensions have significantly improved India's fiscal outlook, with economists now predicting a smaller deficit than previo...
OPEC+ adjusts August production, reaffirms stability commitment; next meet August 2Seven OPEC+ nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to a 188,000 barrels per day production adjustment starting August 2026...
Probe report on Justice Varma to be tabled in Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha Speaker BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will table the inquiry committee's report on former Delhi HC judge Justice Yashwant Varma on the Monsoon Session...
Indian envoy pitches greater pharma exports, Chinese investment to deepen tiesIndia's ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, stressed the importance of expanding access to Chinese markets for Indian pharmaceutical co...
Food inflation projected to average 6% in FY27 amid rainfall deficit concerns: CareEdge RatingsIndia faces a challenging economic outlook with food inflation projected at 6% and CPI at 5% in FY27, largely due to a severe monsoon defic...
In Graphics: What does a 40% rainfall deficit mean?India’s monsoon season has had a shaky start with June receiving 40% less rain than the long-period average.
Govt fast-tracks disinvestment process to shore up revenues, garners 31% of budget aim in Q1 FY27The government is accelerating its disinvestment and asset monetisation drive, achieving 31% of its full-year target in just the first quar...
India Inc registrations jump 16% in June as investor sentiment reboundsThe number of companies incorporated increased to 19,375 in June from 16,654 a year earlier, according to the latest corporate affairs mini...
Finance Minister Sitharaman embarks on 4-day official visit to France to bolster economic tiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a four-day visit to France to bolster the India-France Strategic Partnership and economic ties. A...
Fiscal deficit widens to 9.6% of FY27 target on higher spendingIndia's fiscal deficit surged to 9.6% of the annual target in the first two months of the financial year, a significant jump from last year...
US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBIIndia's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...
India's April-May fiscal deficit at ₹1.62 lakh crore, widens on-year to 9.6% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore during April-May, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate, according to gover...
'Higher-for-longer' aluminium cycle to lift producer stocksIndian aluminium giants Vedanta Aluminium and Hindalco Industries are poised for significant gains, with analysts predicting around 20% gro...
RBI buyback gets few bids despite cash crunchThe central bank's bond buyback saw a lukewarm market reception, attracting significantly less than the offered amount despite a liquidity ...
Oil risks rise, but Moody's sees India holding firmMoody's Ratings believes India can manage a wider fiscal deficit this year without jeopardising its investment-grade credit rating. Despite...
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
India's higher nominal GDP growth may help contain fiscal pressures despite global risks: EYIndia's fiscal deficit is expected to remain under control in FY27, thanks to robust nominal GDP growth driven by higher inflation, accordi...
Goldman Sachs raises India FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%Goldman Sachs has boosted India's FY27 growth outlook to 6.5%, citing lower oil prices and easing supply issues. The investment bank also a...
Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace dealGoldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and re...
Brent crude expected at USD 90-95/barrel, raising India's CAD risk: CrisilIndia's current account deficit is projected to widen significantly. Higher crude oil prices are expected to drive this increase. This will...