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India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
Lower crude, easing FII selling brighten market outlook; large-cap financials offer better value: Kunal VoraIndian equities are poised for a brighter outlook as crude oil prices retreat, corporate earnings show resilience, and foreign investor sel...
Banks NPA at multi-decadal low of 1.8%, Indian financial system remains resilient: RBI reportIndia's financial system remains robust, with bank NPAs hitting a multi-decade low of 1.8%. Despite global uncertainties and rising oil pri...
PM Modi appeal impact: Gold import growth down substantially in MayGold imports saw a significant slowdown in May, a welcome development following Prime Minister Modi's calls to curb consumption. This decel...
The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chipsDBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, inf...
US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBIIndia's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...
India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skiesIndia's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. Thi...
Oil risks rise, but Moody's sees India holding firmMoody's Ratings believes India can manage a wider fiscal deficit this year without jeopardising its investment-grade credit rating. Despite...
Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace dealGoldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and re...
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
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...
Largecaps over midcaps, banks over PSUs: V Srivatsa reveals where smart money is headingIndia's market outlook is positive, driven by cooling geopolitical tensions and falling crude oil prices, according to UTI AMC's V Srivatsa...
Reliance, financials and defence top investment picks as market leadership broadens: Rahul ShahReliance Industries is poised for a turnaround, with strong earnings, a Jio Platforms IPO, and AI/energy investments promising significant ...
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEOThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to t...
Brent crude expected at USD 90-95/barrel, raising India's CAD risk: CrisilIndia's current account deficit is projected to widen significantly. Higher crude oil prices are expected to drive this increase. This will...
Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG reportIndia's states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liab...
India's fiscal policy is evolving to support domestic growth: S&P GlobalIndia is adjusting its fiscal policy to boost domestic growth and economic strength. Global uncertainties are prompting a move towards long...
US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupeeA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's ex...
India's strong growth keeps state finances stable despite deficits, rising debt: S&PIndia's robust economic expansion is shielding state finances from worsening. Despite ongoing spending needs and revenue gaps, strong growt...