‘Next big clean-up’: FM Sitharaman flags customs simplification; hints at duty rationalisation in Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman plans a major customs reform. This initiative aims to simplify compliance and increase transparency. These changes will follow earlier tax reforms. ...
India’s trade: Despite global volitality, merchandise exports stay strong; ‘demonstrate strength and diversification,’ says government
India’s merchandise exports show remarkable resilience amidst global economic headwinds, with total exports for April-October 2025 reaching $491.80 billion, a 4.84% rise. While October saw ...
‘Exceptional’: SBI hails RBI’s repo rate cut; report says Central bank played its part, now markets should remain disciplined
The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate to 5.25% amid strong economic growth and exceptionally low inflation, a move hailed as exceptional by ...
RBI clarifies IMF’s remarks on its data
Decoding the Data: RBI Sets the Record Straight on IMF’s Assessment Navigating the world of economic data can sometimes feel like deciphering an ancient code. ...
RBI’s pro-growth stance liftsD-St mood, sensex up 447 pts
RBI’s Unexpected Move: A Shot in the Arm for Market Confidence The Indian stock market got a jolt of energy today, and it wasn’t from ...
FPI rulebook revamp: Sebi proposes simplified registrations; clearer KYC rules, unified framework on cards
Sebi has proposed a significant overhaul of its Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) framework to simplify registrations and ease compliance for global investors. The move includes ...
Forex reserves fall by $1.88 bn to $686 bn as FCA declines; gold holdings rise: RBI
India’s foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of $1.877 billion, reaching $686.227 billion by November 28. This follows a larger decline in the prior week. ...
MPC meet: Low inflation, high growth – why did RBI still cut repo rate? Sanjay Malhotra explains
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, citing benign inflation and a resilient economy. Despite a ...
Malhotra unveils 25 bps rate cut, Rs 1.5 lakh crore liquidity boost, calls economy a ‘rare Goldilocks period’
The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, while raising the FY26 GDP forecast to 7.3% and ...
Rupee slide: RBI lets currency weaken amid outflows; focus shifts to curbing speculation
India’s central bank is allowing the rupee to weaken due to slowing dollar inflows, widening trade pressures, and heavy foreign selling. The Reserve Bank of ...
