RBI likely to hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% in October policy: ET PollOn Monday, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee will hold important meetings. Analysts are anticipating a 25 basis points ...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
RBI could keep rates higher for longer amid global and local risksWith global financial risks in the spotlight, the Reserve Bank of India is indicating a shift towards higher interest rates. Governor Sanja...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
There could be a pretty big global shock, says Nobel laureate & economist Michael SpenceMichael Spence highlights the economic growth of India and China, noting India's potential growth trajectory. He emphasizes India's advance...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
RBI may increase rates by 0.25 pc in Oct policy amid inflationary pressures, experts poll showsThe RBI is expected to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in its October policy review as inflation pressures build from higher crude p...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
India GDP forecast stays at 7%, uncertainty range remains wide: Economist Arvind VirmaniEconomist Arvind Virmani has retained his India GDP growth forecast at 7% for the year, with an uncertainty range of plus or minus 1%, citi...
04 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
India should tax capital income, not wealth or inheritance: Economist Daniel WaldenstromIndia should focus on taxing capital income, such as corporate profits and dividends, to address inequality. Economist Daniel Waldenstrom s...
03 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
AI's race to transform the world before the money runs outInvestment in AI technology continues to rise, surpassing historical investments seen in railways and the internet. Major AI firms are expe...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Levelled playing fieldForeign investors left the market quickly, prompting fund managers to sell shares and convert assets. The government presented the situatio...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in SeptemberThe U.S. job market saw a sharp decline, with only 29,000 new positions added last month, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.2%...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Why is US unemployment rate rising? September's jobs report indicates 'below expectations' hiring slowdownIn September, the US unemployment rate increased to 4.2% as employers added only 29,000 jobs, which is below expectations. Hiring slowed fr...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
U.S. hiring stalls at 29,000, yet Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge: Why Wall Street welcomed September’s weak jobs reportUS jobs report and markets: The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below the 90,000 economists expected. Unemployment also edged...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
US consumer confidence plunges to 12-year low as households fear weaker jobs, economyConsumer confidence in the US experienced a notable decline in September, reaching its lowest level since 2014. This drop suggests househol...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Rupee breaches 96 per dollar as oil surge stokes pressure; RBI intervention limits fallThe Indian rupee breached the 96-per-dollar mark for the first time since July as surging crude oil prices and a firm dollar weighed on the...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
RBI MPC October 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & co may raise interest rates to 5.50% as inflation broadens, poll findsEconomic experts predict that the Reserve Bank of India will increase interest rates at its upcoming meeting. This anticipated rate hike is...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Rupee's likely to slip despite RBI push for stabilityThe rupee could decline to 96-97 per dollar by the end of FY27 due to several factors. Persistent outflows from Indian financial assets and...
28 Sep, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
- India has strongest growth outlook globally; 74% chief economists expect strong growth: WEF
India's growth outlook is the strongest globally, with 74 percent of economists expecting strong growth in 2026. Domestic demand continues ...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Economists raise concerns as India's growth increasingly becomes credit expansion-ledIndia's economic growth has accelerated recently, supported by a significant rise in bank credit. Economists express concerns about the sus...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST