NRI money could ease banks' funding crunch before powering India's capex: Axis Bank CEOIndian banks are set to leverage new foreign-currency deposits from the diaspora to replace costly funding, according to Axis Bank CEO Amit...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Tech equity sales renew AI debt-binge worriesTech giants are aggressively selling stock, raising billions, signaling a potential spending spree. While this boosts balance sheets, it al...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.49 AM IST
PM Modi thanks people for responding to his callPrime Minister Narendra Modi lauded citizens for heeding his call to curb extravagant spending amidst the West Asia crisis. Many have pledg...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Gold gains as dollar weakens; still on track for fourth straight weekly lossGold prices saw a modest uptick on Friday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and slightly eased expectations of U.S. interest rate hikes following ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
US Stock Market: Sticky inflation keeps September Fed rate hike on table despite July pause expectationsUS Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its July meeting despite inflation hitting a three-year high. Markets see a possible...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Eighth Pay Panel may stay cautious on fitment factorWhile the Commission hasn't yet finalised its recommendations, early discussions suggest that the fitment factor could remain close to the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged state governments to invest borrowed funds in long-term assets like schools and hospitals, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
S&P cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, sees inflation at 5.1%India's economic growth is projected to slow to 6.6% in 2026-27 due to energy pressures, a weaker monsoon, and global slowdown, S&P Global ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel to 'BBB+' on strong India, Africa growth and debt reduction prospectsBharti Airtel's credit rating has been boosted to 'BBB+' by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting robust earnings growth anticipated in India and ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
IRFC OFS subscribed over 1.5x by institutional investors; govt to exercise greenshoe optionThe government’s offer for sale in IRFC received a strong response from institutional investors, with the non-retail portion subscribed 1.8...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Govt to sell up to 2% stake in IRFC via OFS; issue opens WednesdayThe government will launch an OFS in IRFC on Wednesday, offering up to a 2% stake through a base issue and greenshoe option. The share sale...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmetA parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
States' expenditure rises 131% in 10 yrs on welfare, development: CAG ReportStates' spending surged 131 percent from 2015-16 to 2024-25. Welfare and development drove this growth. Revenue expenditure remained the la...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST