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Indias cumin exports poised to fall on weak China demand
Good domestic crop in China also drags demand for the Indian produce; exporters stay off Bangla shipments due to political instability
GDP grew 8.2% in Q2, fastest in 6 quarters
India's economy surged by 8.2% in the July-September quarter, driven by a strong manufacturing rebound and robust services activity. This marks t
India to lead emerging market & APAC growth this year and next: Moody's
India is set to lead economic growth in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets. Moody's Ratings projects India's GDP to expand by 7% in 2025 and 6.4%
Low deflator lifts Q2 growth; effect seen fading next year
India's economic growth received a boost from low inflation in the second quarter. Economists anticipate this trend to continue in upcoming quart
Fiscal deficit at 52.6% of annual target till Oct
India's fiscal deficit from April to October reached 8.25 lakh crore. This is 52.6% of the annual target. Lower net tax receipts and higher capit
GDP to cross $4 trillion, growth set to top 7% in FY26: CEA
India's economic forecast shines bright, with expectations to eclipse seven percent growth this fiscal year. The economy is poised to cross the f
Centre working on FDI reforms in nuclear, defence, insurance & agri sectors
ET has reliably gathered that these measures are drawn from proposals by a high-powered Niti Aayog panel, which has favoured FDI through the gove
India's economy surged by 8.2% in the July-September quarter, marking a six-quarter high and positioning it as the world's fastest-growing major
Govt polices effective in accelerating GDP growth: Experts
New Delhi: Experts on Friday lauded Indias robust economic growth in Q2 FY26, saying that the government polices envisioned by Prime Minister Na
The Adani Group aims to reduce its consolidated debt to Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030, focusing on minimizing reliance on fresh capital for its expansi
Holiday rush: US retailers eye Black Friday lift; shoppers hunt deals despite weak sentiment
Black Friday remains the unofficial start of the US holiday shopping season, drawing significant in-store traffic despite a dip in consumer confi
Ease of compliance: RBI scraps 5,673 circulars; issues 244 master directions to streamline rules
The Reserve Bank has concluded a massive six-month overhaul, clearing out 5,673 outdated circulars and consolidating over 3,800 into 244 master d
Cyclone Ditwah: Saturdays flights from Chennai cancelled
Chennai Airport said that a total of 18 flights (ATRs) from Chennai to Tiruchi, Thoothukudiand Madurai have been cancelled throughout the day
SCL Mohali to be modernised at cost of 4,500 crore; requests land from Punjab, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mr. Vaishnaw said that the governments modernisation push aimed at increasing production 100-fold at the legacy semiconductor fabrication facilit
Overall, India's total telephone subscriber base rose to 123.1 crore as of October 2025.
RBI issues 7 new master directions on digital banking
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Friday issued seven new master directions on digital banking channels authorisation for regulated entities, including
Silver nears record high on strong demand
Gold prices were up by Rs 534 per 10 grams to Rs 126,591 per 10 grams on US Fed rate cut hopes
The present case dealt with the prolonged impasse between the State and the Governor over the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to the APJ Abdul Ka
SC gives nod to Maharashtra local body polls
The court was hearing petitions claiming that the States decision to allow 27% reservation to OBCs, on the basis of the JK Banthia Commission rep
GST cuts boost demand as India posts 8.2% GDP growth, US tariff risks loom: Economists
India's economy surged with an estimated 8.2% real GDP growth in July-September FY26, surpassing the previous year's 5.6%. This robust expansion,
Economic growth may exceed 7%, GDP to cross $4 trillion mark in FY26: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
India's economy is set for robust growth exceeding 7% this fiscal, with the GDP projected to surpass $4 trillion in FY26. Strong second-quarter p
India, Canada to start talks next week on beginning negotiations on trade pact: Goyal
Actual FTA negotiations may not kick-start before February next year as procedures have to be followed, sources said
Economists list deflator, higher economic activities as reasons for Q2 growth
They peg full year print at 7.5% or more
Mindspace REIT buys three assets at 2,916 crore enterprise value
RBI moderates digital norms, allows bank to advertise, removes need for permission for new channels
The Reserve Bank of India has eased digital banking rules. Banks can now show customers various products after they log in. This includes governm
Wall Street saw modest gains on Friday, concluding November's trading on a shortened schedule. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all edged higher. Coi
PRISM seeks shareholder approval for Rs 6,650 crore IPO
Oyo parent PRISM will hold an EGM on December 20 to seek approval for raising up to 6,650 crore via fresh equity for its IPO and issuing a 1:19 b
That 'free' money in your 401(k) may not belong to you just yet
Workers who receive a 401(k) matching contribution from their employer may be surprised to learn that there's often a tenure requirement attached
The warehouse real estate sector is seeing a rebalance. Here's what to watch for
After a pandemic-driven surge and subsequent pullback, warehouse real estate supply and demand is finally starting to come into balance. The ware
Universalisation is the core: Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani explains the new Labour Codes
We hope that within the next three months, the process of notification of four Labour Codes in the Central domain will be over, says Secretary fo
Rupee falls 9 paise to settle at 89.45 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee dropped 9 paise to settle at 89.45 against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a strong greenback and a rise in international cru
Growth rebound: Canada posts 2.6% Q3 GDP surge; stronger trade and govt spending drive recovery
Canada's economy rebounded with a stronger-than-expected 2.6% year-on-year growth in Q3 2025, driven by an improved trade balance and increased g
Net tax revenue decelerates, Fiscal Deficit now more than half of BE
Reduced collections and rising devolution add pressure to an already widening fiscal gap
Sebi wants regulated entities, agents to display name, registration number on social media
This proposal comes after the regulator observed the growing need to clearly distinguish content uploaded by Sebi-regulated persons from material
ALTEN targets rapid India growth with plans to double local headcount by 2027: India CEO
While the company already has a presence in Japan, China, and Vietnam traditionally non-English-speaking talent hubs it is now exploring opport
RBI consolidates 9,445 circulars into 244 master directives to ease compliance
The Reserve Bank of India has consolidated 9,445 circulars into 244 master directives for 11 types of regulated entities. This initiative aims to
US stocks open higher, futures resume trade after outage
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday with futures trading springing back to life from an hours-long CME Group outage that had tempo
Hyderabad added to my India itinerary: Messi
Lionel Messi announces Hyderabad visit on December 13, as Telangana seeks him as a brand ambassador for economic growth.
Will Gen Z of stock markets wake up and vote in corporate resolutions?
Ever since SEBI disallowed abstinence for mutual funds, voting in favour of resolutions has come down from 93% to 88%
IRFC raises Rs 2,981 cr via maiden zero-coupon bond issuance
The issue received an overwhelming response, with bids of over Rs 7,500 crore against a base size of Rs 1,000 crore and a green-shoe option of Rs
Authum Investment's board approves 4:1 bonus issue
Authum Investment & Infrastructure approved a 4:1 bonus share issue, subject to approvals, while increasing authorised capital to 128 crore. The
Lenders MFI portfolio asset quality improves: MFIN
MFIN said MFIs portfolio at risk or PAR level for 31-180 days buckets has improved to 4.1 per cent in Q2FY26 from 4.2 per cent in Q2FY25
Kedaara-backed Dairy Day set for 1,000-cr revenue this year on strong regional focus
Delhis inflation stayed below national average in 2024, shows govt report
Delhi's inflation rate was significantly lower than other major cities and the national average last year. Fuel and light prices saw a notable de
ICAI sets Guinness World Record for largest career advice programme session
The single-day programme in Mumbai sees participation of more than 7,400 students and other individuals
Meesho IPO opens Dec 3; company eyes AI investment, user growth post-listing
The offer comprises a fresh issue of 4,250 crore and an offer for sale of up to 10.55 crore shares by existing shareholders
RBI imposes Rs 9100000 penalty on India's largest private bank due to...; not SBI, ICICI Bank
After considering the bank's reply to the notice and additional submissions made by it, RBI said the charges against the bank were sustained, war
US tariffs: India hopes for year-end deal but political call needed
Both sets of tariffs, linked to trade as well as geopolitics, need to be addressed, says Commerce Secretary
GDP growth of 8.2%in Q2 driven by reforms and fiscal consolidation: Finance Minister Sitharaman
India's economy demonstrated robust growth, expanding by 8.2 percent in the July-September quarter of FY 2025-26. This performance solidifies Ind
Maharashtra local body polls: Cashback offers turning into a tidal wave
Maharashtras local elections witness cash incentives and promises as parties compete for votes, raising concerns over political ethics.
Apart from private-sector participation, the government is also working on reviving State-owned IREL (India) Ltd, which manages rare-earth reserv
HAL Chairman D K Sunil says Dubai crash will have no impact on aircraft Tejas future
Tejas safety record is the best in the world, claims HAL Chairman D K Sunil
Italy-India ready for partnership in a new era
Italys Ambassador to India, Antonio Enrico Bartoli, outlines how both countries are expanding cooperation through a new strategic plan covering t
CAFE-III: Hyundai, Tata, M&M lobby against incentives to small cars; Maruti hits back
Gas-guzzling heavy vehicles makers lobbying against support towards smaller cars is against national interest: Maruti Suzuki
GDP growth may surpass 7% to cross $4 trillion in FY26: CEA
Indian economy grew by a higher-than-expected 8.2% in Q2 -- a six-quarter high -- as increased factory production in anticipation of a consumptio
Cipla opens lung centre in Delhi
Cipla launches a Breathefree Lung Wellness Center in Delhi to enhance lung diagnostics amid rising respiratory diseases and air pollution.
Markets end flat after record high as rate cut hopes support sentiment
Sectoral performance was uneven, with Nifty Auto advancing 0.6 per cent to hit a fresh record high and Nifty Pharma gaining 0.6 per cent, support
Canara Bank raises Rs 3,500 crore at 7.55%
Canara Bank raised 3,500 crore through AT1 bonds at a 7.55% coupon, attracting strong demand ahead of the RBIs upcoming policy. With expectations
GIFT City sets sights on becoming Indias Guernsey by onshoring Intellectual Property
Ankit Sahni, Partner, Ajay Sahni & Associates says, successful global SEZs thrive by combining regulatory freedom with strong legal and enforceme
Fiscal snapshot: Centres deficit at 52.6% of FY26 target by October; receipts, state transfers rise
India's fiscal deficit reached 52.6% of the full-year target by October 2025, a notable increase from last year's 46.5%. Total expenditure touche
India's economy demonstrated robust expansion, with real GDP growing 8.2% in the July-September quarter of FY26, exceeding expectations. Driven b
A 50-year-old with 80 lakh in FDs and 60,000 monthly expenses can target 1.23 crore in five years by adding limited equity exposure. Experts reco
Forex reserves decline $4.47 bn to $688.1 bn: RBI data
For the week ended November 21, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 1.69 billion to USD 560.6 billion, t
India's forex reserves drop by $4.5B to $688B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a decline of $4.47 billion, bringing the total to $688.10 billion for the week ending November 2
The Renault Triber is now safer, smarter and still the king of practicality
Amazon, Flipkart will offer loans to Indian consumers, small businesses
Amazon and Flipkart are taking on traditional banks in India by launching new lending products for small businesses and consumers.
There is a noticeable shift from survival to success with digital lending and smart credit as catalysts of aspiration, reveals a report titled 'H
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warns investors on risks of unlisted shares
Zerodha's founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has raised concerns over the current state of India's unlisted shares market.
Gainers & Losers: Sudeep Pharma and Paytm among 7 stocks that grabbed attention on Friday
Nifty and Sensex ended slightly lower as financials and IT dragged. Stock-specific moves dominated with Paytm, Sudeep Pharma, M&M, Reliance Infra
How RBIs credit score rules can reduce home loan cost
RBI has introduced new guidelines that could help borrowers lower their home loan interest rates.
Exploration and preparation of a geological report by an authorised prospecting agency is a prerequisite for operationalisation of a coal mine
US-India trade pact by year-end? Top trade official shares update; adds caution
India aims to finalize the initial phase of its Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US by year-end, with commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal express
India's forex reserves decline by $4.47 billion to $688.10 billion as of November 21
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a decrease of USD 4.47 billion, settling at USD 688.10 billion for the week ending November 21. This declin
Industrial Production data: Union Government to release October Index on December 1
The All India Index of Industrial Production data is usually released on the 28th of every month or the next working day if 28th is a holiday
BNP Paribas sees a muted cement outlook but remains bullish on Ambuja Cements, JK Cement, and UltraTech Cement, forecasting up to 29% upside desp
India's GDP grows by 8.2% in Q2 of FY 2025-26 amid US tariffs, highest in six quarters
The GDP growth in the second quarter was better than the 7.8 per cent of the preceding three months.
Nithin Kamath cautions retail investors against blindly chasing pre-IPO shares amid extreme valuations and hype. He flags 100500% markups, poor p
India's economy surged past expectations, posting an impressive 8.2% real GDP growth in the second quarter of FY 2025-26, the highest in six quar
Govt to release October IIP data on Dec 1
Accordingly, the IIP for October 2025 was scheduled to be released on 28th November 2025
NCLT clears 1,950-cr one-time settlement for NSEL traders
NSELs collapse in 2013 had left over 13,000 investors with claims of 5,600 crore
Indias economy grows 8.2% in Q2, fastest in six quarters
India's economy has registered a stellar growth of 8.2% in the July-September quarter, the highest in six quarters.
GST authority imposes 41 crore penalty on Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd said that the central GST authority has imposed a penalty of over 41 crore on the company for alleged erroneous refun
Rupee falls 7 paise to settle at 89.43 against U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.41 and touched intra-day low of 89.49 against the U.S. dollar
Indian economy grows 8.2% in Q2 2025-26
India's nominal GDP grew at an 8.7% rate during the September quarter, data showed
Mother Dairy MD Manish Bandlish resigns before his tenure ends on Nov. 30
Manish Bandlish, who joined Mother Dairy as the MD in 2021, has decided to step down from his position to pursue his professional goals outside t
Mother Dairy MD Manish Bandlish resigns two days before retirement
Manish Bandlish, who joined Mother Dairy as the MD in 2021, has decided to step down from his position to pursue his professional goals outside t

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