India’s Digital Payment Boom Hits 65,000 Crore Transactions
The digital payment landscape in India has seen explosive growth over the past six years. Transactions have crossed a staggering 65,000 crore, amounting to over Rs 12,000 lakh crore. This…
India and New Zealand Set September Date for Next FTA Talks
India and New Zealand are gearing up for the next round of negotiations for their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) this September. The announcement came from India’s Commerce Ministry on…
RBI and Central Government Slash PSB NPAs to 2.58%
The impressive drop in non-performing assets (NPAs) of India’s public sector banks (PSBs) didn’t happen overnight. According to economist Pankaj Jaiswal, this achievement is the result of a well-coordinated effort…
Bihar’s Dalit Communities Favor Mahagathbandhan, Survey Reveals
A first-of-its-kind survey conducted by Dalit activists offers a deep dive into the political and social sentiments of Bihar’s Dalit communities. The study, led by the National Confederation of Dalit…
India’s Financial Outlook Strengthens as Key Indicators Align
India’s economic outlook is beginning to show signs of renewed strength as a combination of favorable macro indicators, policy flexibility, and structural momentum converge. With inflation cooling, fiscal discipline holding,…
SBI Cuts Short-Term FD Rates as Market Eyes Monetary Policy Shift
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, has quietly adjusted its fixed deposit interest rates on select short-term tenures, signaling a possible shift in the…
Sensex Tanks 800 Points Amid Iran-US Conflict Fears
Indian markets tumbled sharply on Monday morning after US airstrikes targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, raising fresh alarms over the deepening Middle East crisis. The Sensex dropped more than 800…
India GST Collections Hit Record ₹22.08 Lakh Crore in FY25
India’s GST collections have reached a new historic peak, doubling in just five years to ₹22.08 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. This marks a 9.4 percent increase over…
Seven States Raise Rs 13,300 Crore in Government Securities Auction
In a significant move to meet their fiscal needs, seven Indian states collectively raised Rs 13,300 crore through the latest auction of State Government Securities (SGS). The Reserve Bank of…
Rupee Gains 22 Paise Against US Dollar Amid Global Oil Slump
The Indian rupee saw a welcome uptick in early trade, climbing 22 paise to 85.72 against the US dollar. This rise comes on the back of falling global crude oil…