Fiscal path hinges on direct taxes as customs, excise revenues face pressure: ReportIndia's fiscal trajectory will increasingly depend on the strength of direct tax collections due to lower customs duties. Indirect tax reve...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
April-August fiscal gap widens to ₹7.1 lakh crore on higher capex, subsidy outgoThe Centre’s fiscal deficit rose to ₹7.1 lakh crore, or 41.9% of the FY27 target, by August, up from ₹6 lakh crore a year earlier, official...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
India's fiscal deficit for April-August at Rs 7.10 lakh crore, widens to 41.9% of FY27 aimAs FY27 progresses, India's fiscal deficit climbed to an alarming Rs 7.10 lakh crore within the first five months, representing 41.9% of th...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Global economy is shifting East, Global South must seize the moment: Shaktikanta DasThe Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das outlined the challenges and opportunities facing Global South economies during recent discussions...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.41 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
Centre cuts FY27 market borrowing to Rs 15.99 lakh crore; targets longer debt maturityThe Centre has cut FY27 gross market borrowing to Rs 15.99 lakh crore from Rs 17.2 lakh crore budgeted, seeking to limit pressure on bond y...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Three nations, one union under strain: The long history behind United Kingdom's latest breakup threatThe United Kingdom formed through centuries of unions and legislation. Recent pacts highlight calls for constitutional change from devolved...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Indian diaspora deposits boost capital account to $33.5 billion surplus in July, RBI data showsOverseas deposits from the Indian diaspora significantly boosted the country's capital account surplus. This inflow helped offset the overa...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Which crypto asset could deliver better returns in the next 12 months?AI is the clearest example. It raises the prospect of a permanent growth breakout, accelerating innovation itself and compressing decade lo...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
US budget deficit shrinks in August, year-to-date flat at $1.97 trillionThe US federal budget deficit decreased significantly in August. This reduction occurred due to lower spending and some payment shifts. How...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
US bond yields climb to multi-year highs as oil surge revives bets on higher Fed ratesUS Treasury yields hit multiyear highs as a sharp rise in oil prices revived inflation concerns and boosted bets on a Federal Reserve rate ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Is AI boom hiding growing US risks? Nomura warns dollar asset concentration leaves global markets vulnerable to AI shocksNomura warned that the AI boom may be masking growing US risks, as heavy global exposure to dollar assets leaves markets vulnerable to an A...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Trump’s second-term policies put US finances under growing strain as debt tops $40 trillionDuring President Trump's presidency, the national debt of the U.S. has ballooned to over forty trillion dollars. Federal expenditures are o...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs riseUS debt: While voters may not focus on the issue until the country's fiscal problems translate into benefit cuts or tax hikes, the fallout ...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India’s current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in Q1 FY27India's current account deficit reached $4.2 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year. This widening was primarily driven by a highe...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Apr-July fiscal gap touches 26.8% of full-year targetThe Centre's fiscal deficit for April-July FY27 stood at 26.8 percent of the budget estimate. This figure showed a slight decrease compared...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
S&P retains India rating, keeps outlook stable on economic momentumLast year, S&P, the biggest of the global ratings firms, had raised its rating on India to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' after 18 years, citing the cou...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST