RBI likely to pay a big dividend to CentreEconomists estimate the surplus transfer-often referred to as the central bank's dividend to the government-in the range of Rs 2.7 lakh cro...
19 May, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
ET Graphics: BoP stability tested by outflows & Rupee fallIndia's external accounts are under strain. The current account deficit is widening, and capital may flow out. The rupee has weakened signi...
18 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Fuel price hike may push inflation up by 20 bps, say expertsFuel prices have risen, potentially pushing retail inflation up by 0.15 to 0.20 percentage points. Experts warn this could lead to wider pr...
16 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Oil price strain keeps rupee near record low, state banks' dollar sales cushionThe Indian rupee weakened on Friday, nearing a record low due to elevated oil prices and rising U.S. bond yields. State-run banks' dollar s...
15 May, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
India rupee slips to record low near 96 per USD as energy risks deepenThe Indian rupee hit an all-time low, driven by high oil prices and portfolio outflows straining the economy. Policymakers are considering ...
14 May, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
RBI expected to hold rates in June despite rising inflation, H2 rate hike bets emergeThree out of twelve economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will raise policy rates this fiscal year due to inflation concerns, whi...
14 May, 2026, 05.44 AM IST
Indian rupee hits record low as outflows, oil strain worsen routThe energy shock from the prolonged U.S.-Iran war that has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz has hurt India's macroeconomic outlook a...
13 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
India underperforms Asian rivals amid earnings and valuation strainIndian stocks are facing losses while other economies see gains. This is due to a global AI investment frenzy benefiting chip makers like S...
11 May, 2026, 05.40 AM IST
India’s rupee defence faces tough test as capital flows stallIndia’s rupee faces sustained pressure as weak capital inflows and elevated oil prices strain the balance of payments. Despite RBI interven...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
India industrial output at 4.1%, hit by Iran warIndia's industrial output grew 4.1% in March, a five-month low. This slowdown was influenced by weaker electricity and manufacturing sector...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Industrial growth dips to five-month low of 4.1% in MarchIndia’s industrial output growth slowed to a five-month low of 4.1% in March from 5.1% in February, weighed down by weaker manufacturing an...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Volatility expectations, hedging costs ease as Mideast hopes bolster RBI's rupee stepsPositive developments in U.S.-Iran peace talks and the Reserve Bank of India's recent measures are easing pressure on the Indian rupee. Hed...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
RBI MPC Meeting: India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stressRBI MPC Meeting Outlook: India's central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady amid escalating global tensions. Policymakers are exp...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
No need for a rate hike unless inflation spikes: EconomistsBank economists have told the Reserve Bank of India that there is no immediate need to raise the repo rate or change the monetary policy st...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
India’s FTA push may not offset US tariffs drag, Barclays saysIndia tariff impact: India remains one of the few major economies without a trade deal with Washington, despite facing a 50% tariff rate — ...
16 Jan, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Lower commodity prices to shrink India's trade deficit, help rupee: AnalystsIndia's trade deficit narrowed to $23.9 billion in November from $26.9 billion in the previous month, data released on Thursday showed. It ...
16 Dec, 2022, 01.25 PM IST
Lower commodity prices to shrink India's trade deficit, help rupee- AnalystsOn a month-on-month basis, exports expanded by 7.4% in November, while imports retreated 1.4%, helping narrow the trade deficit, Barclays B...
16 Dec, 2022, 01.23 PM IST