Indian Economy

Bank lending trends: Credit growth to industry slows to 7.3% in September; personal loans, NBFC funding also lose pace

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Bank credit to industry slowed in September 2025. Non-food bank credit also saw a lower year-on-year increase. Lending to micro and small industries remained strong. ...

Forex update: India’s reserves fall $6.9 bn to $695.35 bn; gold and foreign currency assets decline

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India’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a significant decline of $6.93 billion, falling to $695.35 billion in the week ending October 24. This drop was primarily ...

Fiscal status: Centre’s fiscal deficit reaches 36.5% of FY26 target; tax revenue touches nearly half of budget estimate

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The Centre’s fiscal deficit reached 36.5% of its full-year target by the end of the first half of FY26, a notable increase from 29% in ...

Adani entity keen on investing 53k crore in Vadhvan port projects

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Riding the Wave: Adani’s Bold Bet on Vadhvan Port The salty air of opportunity seems to be blowing strong toward Vadhvan, Maharashtra. News is swirling ...

Electronics parts: 5,500cr projects get nod, announces Ashwini Vaishnaw

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India’s Electronics Manufacturing Gets a Shot in the Arm India’s ambition to become a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse just received a significant boost. The government ...

Corporate confidence dips in Q2 FY26: India’s business sentiment slows amid US tariffs, global uncertainty – NCAER report

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Indian business confidence dipped in Q2 FY26, breaking a three-quarter improvement streak. Global trade tensions and US tariffs impacted sentiments, especially for larger firms. Despite ...

Domestic demand to drive H2 FY26 growth; festive sales, govt spending support economy

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India’s economy is poised for steady growth in the latter half of the financial year, driven by robust domestic consumption. Despite global trade uncertainties and ...

Market recap: Mcap of 7 most valued firms surges by Rs 1.55 lakh cr; Reliance, TCS lead gains

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Indian stock markets witnessed a significant surge last week, with the top ten most valued companies collectively adding over Rs 1.55 lakh crore to their ...

LIC’s exposure to Adani much less than to other groups, say officials

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Government officials have denied allegations of influencing LIC’s investment decisions, stating the insurer’s board-approved policies govern its investments. They emphasized LIC’s exposure to the Adani ...

BSE shares rally: Gain 15% in a month as regulatory fears ease; top things investors should watch out for

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BSE’s stock has surged 15% in a month, driven by fading concerns over weekly options expiry rules and renewed trader confidence. Analysts point to strong ...