Economy

Economic growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, RBI policy pushed down demand: FinMin

In its monthly economic review, the Finance Ministry cited the RBI's monetary policy stance among the reasons for the slowdown in the first half of FY25

CCI to intervene selectively, considering sector-specific dynamics

The annual report noted that the rapid rise of digital markets based on new business models have emerged as challenges for the regulator

Budget 2025: Govt may cut income tax rates to lift consumption, say report

The move could benefit tens of millions of taxpayers, especially city dwellers burdened by high living costs, if they opt for a 2020 tax system that strips exemptions like housing rentals

Year in Review: How inflation pinched pockets of Indian households in 2024

Indian households grappled with soaring prices in 2024 as inflation strained budgets and reduced purchasing power. High inflation rate cut into savings and curbed discretionary spending of consumers

Formal sector new hirings drops 20.8% in Oct, EPF additions hit 7-month low

"The increase in female member additions is indicative of a broader shift towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce"

The India story: Progress in manufacturing sector but key challenges remain

The fourth part of the series assesses what it will take to encourage domestic manufacturing, while also being an alternative to China

Customers likely to gain as high-end hotels get GST options on dining

The GST Council decided to suitably amend the CGST Act to link GST on restaurant services with actual room tariff provided by the hotel

Rise in unincorporated establishments driven by OAEs, shows NSO data

The share of OAEs stood at 84.2 per cent in the 73rd round of the National Sample Survey (NSS), conducted between July 2015 and June 2016

FinMin rejects the plan to establish body for procuring green steel

Says most steel for projects is purchased indirectly through contractors rather than the govt

Electronics exports soar 28% in Apr-Nov of FY25, led by smartphone surge

Become fastest-growing among India's top-10 exports, take 3rd place

Banks' average daily reserves fall after FIT framework: RBI report

RBI introduced ASISO facility in August 2020 to offer greater flexibility in managing day-end cash reserve ratio balances

Low pvt consumption, reduced govt spending a worry but GDP to grow 6.5%: EY

India's GDP is forecasted to grow at 6.5% in FY25 and FY26, but weak private consumption, rising household debt, and sluggish government spending pose challenges

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop in 2024, rebound anticipated in 2025

Looking ahead to 2025, FPI flows into Indian equities could see a recovery, supported by a cyclical upswing in corporate earnings

Healthy FDI inflows to continue in 2025 amid investor-friendly reforms

In the January-September period this year, FDI into the country rose by about 42 per cent to $ 42.13 billion

Govt aims to bring down fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26: Finmin report

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is schedule to present the Budget for 2025-26 in Parliament on February 1

Amid outrage, govt says caramel popcorn to stay at 5% GST in theatres

Separately, on the hike in GST rate on all old vehicles and used electric vehicles (EVs) from 12 per cent to 18 per cent

Net FDI into India slows to $2.2 billion during April-October: RBI data

The slowdown in net FDI into India is consistent with trends observed in other emerging market economies, including Mexico, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, among others

Increase in rupee volatility in Dec shows little signs of abating

Implied volatility over 3-month, 6-month period remains elevated

GST on old used cars only when sale price higher than depreciated value

In any other cases, GST is payable only on the value that represents the margin of the supplier i.e. the difference between selling price and the purchase price. Again, where such margin is negative

The India story: How India, the 'bright spot', can continue to shine

The third part of the series looks at the areas it needs to focus on to realise its $5 trillion ambition and be counted among the top three economies