RBI Repo Rate 2026: Malhotra & Co hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% for first time in nearly 4 years as inflation pressures buildRepo Rate Hike: The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years, as rising oil prices, a weak...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Global Market | Central banks face tougher crisis-management role as public debt rises: BIS chiefBIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos warned that future financial crises could be harder to manage amid soaring public debt, fiscal deficits an...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Bengal, count plants, not promises: The real test of its industrial comeback
In a bid to enhance industrial investment in West Bengal, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta plans to overhaul outdated land use regulations....
05 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM 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
Capital limited but confidence in rules of trade, fiscal path of large economies: DEA secretaryEconomic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said trade shaped by security and geopolitical considerations could deepen global imbalances, ra...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Global bond yields put emerging markets on edge, but India’s FDI pull stays strong: DEA Secretary Anuradha ThakurRising global bond yields and surging capital demand from the AI investment cycle could increase funding pressures for emerging markets, Ec...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Private capex revival takes hold, capital formation at 3-year high: Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha ThakurPrivate investment in India is experiencing a revival, with growth in capital formation noted in early financial reports. Economic Affairs ...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growthShaktikanta Das highlighted India's impressive 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of the financial year. He emphasized the role of strong...
04 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Sanctions, tariffs turn into policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K MishraP K Mishra highlighted the impact of geopolitical tensions on global markets and economic vulnerabilities. He mentioned that India is diver...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags rising financial risks, warns against complacency as West Asia conflict adds to inflation pressureSanjay Malhotra highlighted the need for vigilance regarding financial vulnerabilities at the Kautilya Economic Conclave. He emphasized tha...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
CEA warns of looming oil and rate pressures in India’s H2, sees Q2 growth at 7.3%Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran noted that the second half of the fiscal year would be challenging. Rising oil prices and incre...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Caffeine clash: Starbucks slayer now brews a global coffee blendLuckin Coffee is looking to expand into Gulf countries with a focus on local tastes and preferences. The company's recent $1 billion invest...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Fed tightening returns: Ritesh Nambiar on what it means for Indian bonds and the rupeeA renewed Fed tightening cycle could push US yields higher, strengthen the dollar and put pressure on emerging-market currencies. For India...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Print media holds ground as advertisers back reach, credibility and premium audiencesPrint media in India has shown resilience amid global downturns with increased advertising revenue and volumes. As brands continue to inves...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | The next 12 months may be about capital saved, not returns made: Praveen JagwaniPraveen Jagwani advises investors to prioritize capital preservation over chasing high returns. Highlighting the need for extensive diversi...
27 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India’s bond market performed well, equities to become attractive again: RBI’s Poonam GuptaIndia's bond market is exhibiting notable strength, outpacing its historical performance and standing firm against global trends. The Deput...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Bharat Dynamics shares rise 2% in a weak market after bagging Rs 811 crore order from Ministry of DefenceBharat Dynamics shares gained 2% after the Defence Ministry awarded an Rs 810.79-crore contract for 160 SAT-SAAW weapons and associated equ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST