According to a Kotak Mutual Fund report, during earlier events such as the Balakot air strike or the Uri surgical strike, the impact on the stock market was less than 0.10 percent. It was only during the Kargil War in … Read More
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RBI bumper Rs 3.5 trillion payout to help offset weak revenues, analysts say
Reserve Bank of India may give a record dividend to the government. This could offset tax revenue shortfalls due to slow growth. Economists predict a payout between 3 to 3.5 trillion rupees. The windfall will help bridge the gap in … Read More
Indian firms look homewards for borrowings as local yields fall, global appetite stays weak
INDIA-DEBT/Indian firms look homewards for borrowings as local yields fall, global appetite stays weak
Domestic investors invested 3.7 times more than foreign inflows in equities over last decade: Report
Indian equity markets have seen a major shift in the last ten years, with domestic investors playing a much bigger role than before.
India to save Rs 1.8 lakh cr on import bill on softening global oil prices
India could save up to ₹1.8 lakh crore on crude oil imports and ₹6,000 crore on LNG imports in FY2026 if global oil prices remain in the $60–70 per barrel range, according to ICRA. With over 85% of its crude … Read More
India emerges as $24 billion opportunity in global climate adaptation and resilience market
Amid a projected global surge in demand for climate adaptation and resilience solutions — estimated to reach between $0.5 and $1.3 trillion by 2030 — India has emerged as a standout market, offering a $24 billion investment opportunity, a new … Read More
‘Consumers spend more on durables, FMCG in FY25’
Indian consumers significantly increased spending on consumer durables and FMCG in FY25, driven by rising incomes and home ownership. Multi-brand outlets rebounded strongly, while quick commerce experienced a surge due to hyper-localisation. North India led cash-led consumption, supported by a … Read More
Rupee declines in NDF market following strikes against Pakistan
Following Indian armed forces’ strikes on multiple sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar in the non-deliverable forward market. The 1-month NDF suggests the rupee will likely open lower at 84.64-84.68, … Read More
Can Pakistan fight India on borrowed money?
India-Pakistan tensions: Following the Pahalgam attack, India is employing economic pressure tactics against Pakistan, including potential opposition to IMF loans and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. These measures aim to destabilize Pakistan’s economy, which is already vulnerable despite recent … Read More
Moody’s sees risks from Indo-Pak tensions after cutting India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.3% for 2025
Moody’s Ratings has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 downward to 6.3% due to anticipated global economic slowdown driven by US policy uncertainties and trade restrictions. Geopolitical tensions, including those between India and Pakistan, pose further downside risks. While … Read More