Financial inclusion drive: SBI expands presence in Tamil Nadu; 14 new branches opened
State Bank of India is expanding its reach in Tamil Nadu, inaugurating 14 new branches, two Home Loan centers, and Rural Self Employment Training Institutes. ...
India’s growth call: EAC-PM asks corporates to step up with capital; stresses on exports, jobs and decentralisation
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister urges private companies with substantial capital reserves to invest in India’s growth, emphasizing that investments and exports ...
State finances: Salaries, pensions and interest expenditure rises 2.5 times in 10 years; subsidy outlay triples
A recent CAG report reveals that states’ committed expenditures, including salaries, pensions, and interest payments, have surged significantly in the last decade, straining state budgets. ...
PM Modi’s address to nation: Income tax relief, GST rate cuts to result in Rs 2.5 lakh crore savings; asks people take pride in ‘Swadeshi’ goods
Prime Minister Modi spoke of upcoming GST reforms, effective September 22, 2025, calling it ‘GST Bachat Utsav’. The revised tax structure features only 5% and ...
FPI flows: Foreign investors pull out Rs 7,945 cr from equities in September; 2025 net outflow rises to Rs 1.38 lakh cr
Foreign portfolio investors have significantly withdrawn from Indian equities in September, totaling Rs 7,945 crore, influenced by global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Despite a brief ...
‘Little afraid of our talent’: Piyush Goyal reacts to H-1B visa fee hike; urges NRIs to innovate in India
The H-1B Visa Hike: India’s Opportunity Beckons The air crackled with a mix of concern and opportunity as India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, ...
Gold rate outlook: Festive demand, Fed cuts and global risks keep gold prices firm; silver rallies faster
Gold prices are expected to remain strong, driven by Asian festive demand, potential monetary easing, and geopolitical tensions. Analysts are closely monitoring upcoming US-India and ...
‘Increase in last-minute bookings’: India-US last-minute flights spike after H-1B fee news, reports MakeMyTrip; US says existing visas unaffected
Dodging Dollars: Why Last-Minute India-US Flights Are Suddenly Hot Property Have you noticed a flurry of travel chatter lately, specifically surrounding flights between India and ...
Market cap watch: 7 of top-10 firms add Rs 1.18 lakh crore this week; SBI and Airtel shine
Last week, most of the top ten companies saw their combined market value increase. State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel were the biggest gainers. ...
India-Azerbaijan energy ties: Crude oil shipments to New Delhi restart after 10-month halt; pricing dispute settled
Azerbaijan Oil Flowing Back to India: A Win-Win for Energy Security? After a 10-month hiatus that had energy markets buzzing, crude oil shipments from Azerbaijan ...
