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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...
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...
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...
US Market: Fed holds rates steady, but bond investors remain concerned over inflationThe US Treasury yield curve steepened after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s press conference, as investors weighed inflation risks, fiscal concerns...
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...
Bali's petrol queues offer a reality check for India's holidaymakersSusheel Jain nearly missed his flight from Bali due to fuel shortages impacting transport around the island. The local fuel crisis, driven ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Yen shines as AI jitters spur safe-haven rushThe Japanese yen reached its strongest level in over a month due to increased safe-haven demand. Concerns about the sustainability of the A...
High-voltage reality: ‘Data hubs need stable grids more than sops’As states roll out the red carpet to attract private investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, delivering unint...
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...
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...
India-New Zealand FTA kicks in October 20, gives all Indian goods zero-duty accessIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand will begin on October 20 and provide duty-free access for Indian goods. This agreement aims t...
US tariff waiver on Russian crude a comforting relief, but trade uncertainties persist: CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani SinhaCareEdge Chief Economist Raj Sinha said the US decision to waive sanctions provisions that could have led to tariffs of up to 100% on India...
Global Market: IMF urges governments to cut spending, reduce debt as borrowing costs riseThe IMF has urged governments worldwide to rein in spending, narrow budget deficits and reduce debt as global public debt approaches 100% o...
Nifty 50 at 26,500 in 4-5 months? Monarch Networth CEO points to 3 key triggersNifty 50 could reach 26,000-26,500 within four to five months, driven by cooling US Treasury yields, dollar weakness, and FII short coverin...
Germany regains safe haven status as European bond risks mountEuropean government bond markets face renewed volatility as investors pull funds from fiscally vulnerable nations like France and Italy. Ge...
France debt crisis deepens: Euro falls to 17-month low as bond yields rise - here’s what you need to knowFrance debt crisis explained: France is facing significant financial challenges as its budget deficit is projected to rise to 5% by 2027. T...