Govt notifies new VB-G RAM-G rules, excess spending to be monitored to prevent misuseNew rules mandate strict monitoring of state spending on the rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM-G, exceeding central allocations. The scheme...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
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...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Govt lines up PSU stake sales to cushion budget hit from oilIndia is accelerating plans to divest stakes in major state-owned entities, including the nation's largest insurer, Life Insurance Corp., t...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4-day France visit to push investments in IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on a crucial visit to France to strengthen economic ties and highlight India's investment poten...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
Mortgage refinance rates today: Check current mortgage interest rates for 30-year, 20-year, 15-year, 10-yearMortgage interest rates today: It averaged 6.49 per cent last week. Spending on multi-family housing units, which account for a small share...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Coal India production drops 7.5 pc in Q1Coal India Limited (CIL) reported a 7.5% dip in production to 169.6 million tonnes during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, des...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Yen tumbles to 4-decade low. Here are 3 reasons behind the historic slumpJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signal...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Strong dollar pushes yen to 40-year low as clock ticks on interventionThe Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking intervention fears. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due t...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Global Market: Japan govt urges BOJ policy coordination as it targets faster economic growthJapan is aiming for over 1% real economic growth annually, a significant jump from its recent average. This ambitious plan, detailed in a d...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
UK's likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from LondonAndy Burnham, poised to lead Labour, will unveil a plan to shift power from London to Britain's regions, aiming to boost living standards t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
RBI seeks bigger money market access: What draft proposals mean for NBFCs and companiesThe RBI has proposed widening participation in India’s term money market by allowing eligible NBFCs, mortgage lenders, companies and financ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar releases white paper on Electricity BoardTamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources and Law, CTR Nirmal Kumar, on Thursday released a detailed White Paper statement on the infrastruc...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST