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India eyes $25 billion export opportunity in US amid China tariff dispute

These sectors include electronics and electrical equipment, footwear, textiles and garments, furniture and home decor, automotive components, toys, and chemicals

India eyes $25 billion export opportunity in US amid China tariff dispute
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 12:37 AM IST

Monetary policy stance may have led to demand slowdown in H1: Finmin review

India's economic growth slowed more sharply than anticipated in the July-September period of FY25, dropping to a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent

Monetary policy stance may have led to demand slowdown in H1: Finmin review
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 12:28 AM IST

Over 600k loans worth Rs 27,000 cr disbursed on ULI platform: RBI report

ULI is a platform that facilitates access to financial and non-financial data, streamlining credit underwriting and creating frictionless customer journeys for a diverse range of borrowers

Over 600k loans worth Rs 27,000 cr disbursed on ULI platform: RBI report
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 12:14 AM IST

NBFCs need to further diversify funding sources to mitigate risk: RBI

Reduction in NBFCs' reliance on banks for funds bodes well for financial stability, RBI says

NBFCs need to further diversify funding sources to mitigate risk: RBI
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 12:06 AM IST

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

CCI to intervene selectively, considering sector-specific dynamics
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Rupee falls to new low of 85.27 as importers stock up dollar at month end

The local currency had settled at Rs 85.20 per dollar on Wednesday

Rupee falls to new low of 85.27 as importers stock up dollar at month end
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 10:39 PM IST

Exporters ask for Rs 750 cr to target US market amid China's tariff woes

The demand has come at a time when there is an expected policy shift in the US by President-elect Donald Trump, who wants to impose higher tariffs on Chinese goods

Exporters ask for Rs 750 cr to target US market amid China's tariff woes
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

When innovation meets purpose: AI in US-India collaborative vision

The two countries must ensure that the critical technology remains a trusted, positive force for human progress and global prosperity

When innovation meets purpose: AI in US-India collaborative vision
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 5:56 PM IST

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

Economic growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, RBI policy pushed down demand: FinMin
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 5:32 PM IST

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

Budget 2025: Govt may cut income tax rates to lift consumption, says report
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 4:27 PM IST

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

Year in Review: How inflation pinched pockets of Indian households in 2024
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

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"

Formal sector new hirings drops 20.8% in Oct, EPF additions hit 7-month low
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:52 PM IST

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

The India story: Progress in manufacturing sector but key challenges remain
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:12 PM IST

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

Customers likely to gain as high-end hotels get GST options on dining
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:57 PM IST

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

Rise in unincorporated establishments driven by OAEs, shows NSO data
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:42 PM IST

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

FinMin rejects the plan to establish body for procuring green steel
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

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

Electronics exports soar 28% in Apr-Nov of FY25, led by smartphone surge
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 10:17 PM IST

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

Banks' average daily reserves fall after FIT framework: RBI report
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 7:01 PM IST

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

Low pvt consumption, reduced govt spending a worry but GDP to grow 6.5%: EY
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 3:44 PM IST

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

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop in 2024, rebound anticipated in 2025
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 12:57 PM IST