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The FY26 growth projections are compared with the 6.5 per cent economic growth recorded in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected economic growth at 6.5 per cent for the June quarter and 6.7 per cent for the September quarter

The increase in the loan-to-value ratio for small loans means that if the gold pledged is worth Rs one lakh, borrowers can get up to Rs 85,000 as a loan, up from Rs 75,000

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank is concerned about cryptocurrencies as it can hamper financial stability

India’s first State-run digital wallet, T Wallet, has completed eight years with over 16 lakh users and Rs 34,991 crore in transactions. Integrated across Telangana’s service points, it enables IMPS transfers, utility payments, and seamless banking even in rural areas.

While the rate cut is a strong positive for real estate, especially for affordable housing, much now depends on how well it can adapt to higher input costs and ongoing global uncertainties

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a 50 bps repo rate cut to 5.5% amid falling inflation, now at 3.2%. The central bank also slashed CRR by 100 bps in phases, while shifting its policy stance from accommodative to neutral.

The rupee moved in a narrow range in early trade on Friday, ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy announcement. Forex markets remained cautious amid expectations of a rate cut. The currency opened lower but recovered slightly against the US dollar.

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Friday ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy announcement. Weak global cues and foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiment. Focus remains on interest rate direction and FY26 growth outlook.

Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker plunged more than 14% in a stunning wipe-out as investors dumped holdings amid a bitter war of words between the President and the world's richest man

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PM Business Activity Index registered 58.8 in May, broadly in line with April's reading of 58.7

Dhruva Space has partnered with France-based Sodern ArianeGroup to deploy the HORUS star tracker on a 2026 mission. The collaboration will use Dhruva’s modular nanosatellite platform and marks a significant Indo-French advancement in satellite-based attitude determination technology.

The rupee slipped 9 paise to 85.96 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid strong dollar demand from importers and FIIs. Markets await RBI’s policy decision, while rising crude prices add pressure on India’s currency outlook.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday, supported by gains in Reliance Industries and foreign institutional inflows. A firm trend in Asian markets also lifted investor sentiment. FIIs were net buyers, infusing Rs 1,076 crore into domestic equities.

The Rs 74,945 crore tax outgo in FY25 is roughly the cost of building the entire Mumbai Metro network - an infrastructure lifeline for millions of people. It's also nearly enough to host a modern-day Olympics.

Merely celebrating Environment Day on June 5 is not enough; what is truly needed is a commitment to systemic change while adopting sustainable practices

India's exports to the US are rising, and it can increase imports of products like shale gas, LNG, and crude oil from America to diversify its import basket, as prices of these items are lower in the US, an official said

The decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on June 6

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to review the state of the economy amid global uncertainties at a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on June 10

CAIT and Meta have launched an initiative to equip 25,000 women traders across India with digital skills using the WhatsApp Business App

The Maruti Suzuki company commissioned a 20MWp solar power project at its new facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, and added another 10MWp solar capacity to its Manesar facility

The rupee weakened by 25 paise to 85.86 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid FII outflows. The decline was cushioned by positive equities and soft crude prices. Markets await RBI's policy announcement later this week.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade Wednesday, ending a three-session losing streak. Gains were driven by a global market rally, steady SIP inflows, and stronger-than-expected US job data, despite ongoing concerns over trade policies.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman asked the DRI officers to investigate "holistically," keeping the big picture in focus and not merely chasing "isolated infractions"

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