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RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia war shock is a concern, but India can ride it out 'with minimum pain', says Sanjay Malhotra2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India acknowledges global economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Rising energy prices a...
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 ...
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit goal at 4.4% of GDP despite revenue and global pressuresIn a commendable feat, the Indian government has hit its FY26 fiscal deficit goal of 4.4% of GDP, largely due to prudent expenditure manage...
Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin beneficiary count drops by 80 lakh after verification driveAround 80 lakh women are now ineligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Opposition claims this is due to a financial cri...
80 lakh Maharashtra women ineligible for Ladki Bahin scheme; Oppn alleges financial crisisAround 80 lakh women in Maharashtra are no longer eligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. This follows an e-KYC deadline, w...
RBI's dividend gives Govt fiscal breathing space amid crude oil pressures: Kotak Securities Anindya BanerjeeThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore is expected to directly repair the government's balance shee...
States under fiscal strain amid high welfare spend: Morgan StanleyStates are facing fiscal pressure as revenue growth slows and welfare spending remains high, leading to elevated deficits. Morgan Stanley r...
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
Oil cos keep bleeding, on slippery slope with Rs 600-cr loss per day despite multiple petrol, diesel price hikesPetrol, diesel price hike: Despite the latest round of increases, officials acknowledged that current retail prices are still insufficient ...
Punjab FM Cheema urges Centre to share RBI’s ‘extraordinary’ dividend with statesPunjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema calls for sharing the Reserve Bank of India's large dividend with states. He warns that takin...
RBI's record dividend payout to provide partial cushion to stressed govt finances: ExpertsThe all-time high dividend declared on Friday is 6.7 per cent greater than Rs 2.69 lakh crore for the 2024-25 fiscal. urplus transfer by RB...
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
SBI Report: No direct impact of oil price hike on India's fiscal situationFuel prices have risen by Rs 3 per litre. This move aims to reduce losses for oil companies. SBI's research report Ecowrap suggests that th...
Wake up, smell their coffee: What India needs to do to allay concerns of fleeing foreign investorsThe complexity of India's tax framework is causing hesitation among foreign investors, with recent capital outflows underscoring this issue...
Bullion industry proposes plan to turn India's idle gold into working capitalIndia's gold imports are rising, prompting industry bodies to suggest ways to curb them. Proposals include recycling household gold and lim...