A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
Energy prices, current account deficit, balance of payments big priorities right now: CEAManaging macroeconomic fundamentals like balance of payments and current account deficit is a top priority for the government. The West Asi...
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
Debt funds: Is it time to exit long-duration bond funds as rate hike risks rise?The RBI’s rate-cut cycle is behind us. Experts foresee 50–75 bps of hikes. Your bond portfolio needs to reflect that.
India considering steps to control CAD amid Rupee, export pressure: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively exploring ways to manage its current account deficit and the weakening rupee. The government is monitoring the global eco...
Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the storyIndia's strong mutual fund SIP culture is helping foreign investors exit the equity market. This is putting pressure on the Indian Rupee. J...
Fuel imports keep India's economy under pressure despite gold duty curbs: Kotak Securities officialIndia's economy is under pressure from high crude oil prices due to global crises. Experts warn that government actions may not fully resol...
India considering several measures to stop CAD from widening further, says Piyush GoyalIndia CAD: India is watching the fluctuations in the global economy as policymakers deliberate on strategies to address the growing current...
India’s rising oil imports push trade deficit into risky territory: CrisilIndia’s oil trade deficit is expected to widen significantly in FY27 due to rising crude oil prices and weakening petroleum exports, accord...
Downside risks to economy have begun materializing as continued West Asia conflict casts shadow over India's trade outlook: CrisilThe escalating conflict in West Asia is emerging as a major risk for India’s economy, threatening trade flows, increasing import costs, and...
India's shock absorbers are not workingIndia's external sector faces unprecedented pressure. Shock absorbers that previously aided recovery have weakened simultaneously. This inc...
Current account deficit to widen to 2.3 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.9 pc in FY26: ReportIndia's current account deficit is expected to rise to 2.3 percent of GDP in FY27 from 0.9 percent in FY26. This widening deficit could str...
India’s gold import duty hike: A double-edged swordIndia has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee's value. How...
Rising oil prices, gold imports to widen trade deficit, CAD may touch 1.5-2% of GDP: ICICI SecuritiesWith the West Asia conflict persisting and global oil prices likely to average around USD 100/bbl, India's current account deficit could ri...
Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pcIndia saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the govern...
Brace for higher gold prices and supply boom in grey markets after customs duty hike: SBI report15% customs duty hike on gold imports is expected to raise domestic prices and potentially divert supplies through unofficial channels, acc...