India likely to meet FY27 fiscal deficit target despite spending pressures: Goldman SachsThe Centre appears on track to meet the fiscal deficit target set for FY27. Strong corporate tax collections are offsetting some revenue pr...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
India can achieve $1 trillion exports target this fiscal despite global headwinds: Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that India would achieve its $1 trillion exports target in 2026-27 despite global uncer...
31 Oct, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Fiscal deficit in H1 rises to 42.1% of FY27 target on higher capex, subsidiesBy September 2026, the Centre's fiscal deficit had escalated to ₹7.14 lakh crore, exceeding last year's figures. This increase is fueled by...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
India's fiscal deficit for April-September at Rs 7.14 lakh crore, widens to 42.1% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit for the first six months of the fiscal year reached Rs 7.14 lakh crore. Total receipts during this period equaled Rs...
30 Oct, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
UK PM Burnham's trip to India could take place soon: British envoyUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is keen to visit India soon, Acting British High Commissioner Ben Mellor said on Thursday, highlighting stre...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
US Market: Treasury yields face pressure despite expected Fed rate pauseUS Treasury yields face continued pressure from persistent inflation, rising government borrowing and uncertainty over AI investments, desp...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Bond market doubts gridlock will ease deficit woes this timeAmidst the backdrop of upcoming midterm elections, bond investors are voicing skepticism about the effects on fiscal policy. Polls indicate...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
RBI may raise repo rate to 6.25% by 2027 amid inflation risks: Deutsche BankThe Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to raise the repo rate to 6.25% by mid-2027. This increase is driven by persistent inflationary pr...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Global Market: Japan life insurers eye domestic bonds as foreign debt selling growsJapan’s major life insurers are split on increasing domestic government bond holdings as rising yields make Japanese debt more attractive. ...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...
27 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirms govt's fiscal discipline push, puts public debt target at 50% of GDP by 2030FM Sitharaman linked the government's broader economic priorities -- fiscal consolidation, inflation management and currency stability -- w...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Fitch maintains Ukraine at 'CCC', expects war to extend into 2027Fitch Ratings has kept Ukraine's long-term foreign-currency rating at 'CCC', indicating significant credit risk amid the ongoing war. The a...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
America's $1 trillion annual interest bill is growing as national debt surges, so why isn't the US facing a debt crisis like France?The United States continues to finance its national debt more effectively compared to France. While both countries face rising borrowing co...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
France’s budget crunch: Four ways Lecornu could break the deadlockFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government is preparing for a contentious budget season ahead of elections. The opposition partie...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
French bond yields edge down, but investors stay on alertOn Tuesday, French government bond yields lowered after a significant increase observed on the previous day. Investors are remaining cautio...
20 Oct, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
France is on fire but something more dangerous burns below the unrestFrance is engulfed in protests as the public gives vent to growing anger over soaring expenses and diminishing educational quality. Citizen...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
US fiscal 2026 budget deficit rises to $1.99 trillion, largest in 5 yearsThe US budget deficit for fiscal 2026 rose to $1.99 trillion, driven by increased tariff refunds and spending. Total spending for the year ...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.53 PM IST