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Government sees coal gasification as big step for cleaner fuels The Ministry of Coal has stepped up efforts to promote coal gasification as part of the government's policy to switch to cleaner fuels, greener technologies, and a long-term vision for sustainable and inclusive growth.  "Coal gasification transforms solid coal into syngas - a mix of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide - unlocking cleaner fuels, chemicals like methanol and ammonia, and reducing emissions," the Coal Ministry said on Tuesday. The Ministry sees ...
Government sees coal gasification as big step for cleaner fuels
Government sees coal gasification as big step for cleaner fuels
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 06:09:29 pm
Science-based agricultural transformation must towards achieving Viksit Bharat: Minister in order to attain the vision of a “Viksit Bharat”, agriculture must be advanced and farmers must be empowered, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday.  The Union Minister further stated that science-based agricultural transformation is our focus, and integrating traditional farming is also our goal. Speaking at the annual conference of vice chancellors of agricultural universities and directors of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (I...
Science-based agricultural transformation must towards achieving Viksit Bharat: Minister
Science-based agricultural transformation must towards achieving Viksit Bharat: Minister
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 05:29:29 pm
India`s digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025 end: DIPA With urban wireless tele-density already at 131.45 per cent and telecommunications contributing over 6.5 per cent to GDP, India has reached a pivotal moment where connectivity transcends its traditional boundaries, the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) said on Tuesday.  The digital economy is projected to reach $1 trillion by end-2025, yet this figure only hints at the profound transformation underway as connected living redefines sectors from healthcare to agricultu...
India`s digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025 end: DIPA
India`s digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025 end: DIPA
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 05:10:44 pm
Credit-Deposit Ratio Stays Below 80% Mark for Third Consecutive Fortnight Synopsis * Credit offtake and deposit growth slowed over the fortnight. Meanwhile, deposit growth has marginally outpaced credit growth in the current fortnight, resulting in a reversal of the gap to -0.07%. This represents a significant change compared to the same period last year, when the gap was significantly larger at 6.19% (including the merger impact). * As of May 02, 2025, credit offtake reached Rs 182.9 lakh crore, marking an increase of 10.0% year-onyear (y-o-y), slower than l...
Credit-Deposit Ratio Stays Below 80% Mark for Third Consecutive Fortnight
Credit-Deposit Ratio Stays Below 80% Mark for Third Consecutive Fortnight
Source: PR Agency
2025-05-20 04:10:53 pm
SBICAPS EcoCapsule May 25 : The Calm Before A Storm In The Teacup The sulphuric pitch of ‘Liberation Day’ took the breaths away of the global markets, and the subsequent US announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs was a much needed breath of oxygen. Since then, the air has cleared further, with delayed auto tariffs and a dovish regulatory shift aiming to reassure markets. These actions, paired with relatively resilient Q1CY25 GDP and payroll data from the US helped the S&P 500 rebound to early Apr’25 levels, tempering near-term volati...
SBICAPS EcoCapsule May 25 : The Calm Before A Storm In The Teacup
SBICAPS EcoCapsule May 25 : The Calm Before A Storm In The Teacup
Source: SBI Capital Markets
2025-05-20 03:43:09 pm
CCI playing a key role in ensuring free and fair markets: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ensuring free and fair markets is not merely an economic need but a democratic one and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) plays an important role against this backdrop, to keep the competition alive in the markets, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.  Addressing the 16th 'Annual Day Celebrations' of the market watchdog here, FM Sitharaman said that competition drives efficiency, nurtures innovation and benefits consumers. "For innovation, ...
CCI playing a key role in ensuring free and fair markets: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
CCI playing a key role in ensuring free and fair markets: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 02:32:56 pm
Government amends SCRR Rule to give regulatory clarity for brokers In a move aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity and ease of doing business for brokers, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, has amended Rule 8 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules (SCRR), 1957.  After taking note of the concerns raised by various stakeholders over certain provisions in the said Rules, the DEA had released a Consultation Paper in September 2024, inviting stakeholder comments. Given the growth in the scale and interconnectedness of t...
Government amends SCRR Rule to give regulatory clarity for brokers
Government amends SCRR Rule to give regulatory clarity for brokers
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-05-20 12:58:49 pm
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on Fungicide imports from EU The commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended an anti-dumping duty of $733 per tonne on imports of a fungicide - Thiram - from the European Union (EU) to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments.  The DGTR in its final findings said it is of the view that imposition of the duty is required to offset dumping and injury to the domestic industry. The authority recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty on the ...
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on Fungicide imports from EU
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on Fungicide imports from EU
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-05-20 12:52:15 pm
ICRA projects India's GDP growth at 6.9% in Q4 ICRA in its note has said that it projected India's GDP growth at 6.9 per cent in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q4) and at 6.3 per cent for the full 2024-25 fiscal, undershooting the National Statistics Office (NSO) estimates made in February. In February, the NSO had projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.5 per cent in 2024-25. With economic growth in June, September and December quarter at 6.5 per cent, 5.6 per cent and 6.2 per cent respectively. To achieve the NSO's proje...
ICRA projects India's GDP growth at 6.9% in Q4
ICRA projects India's GDP growth at 6.9% in Q4
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-05-20 12:42:56 pm
Centre to invest additional Rs 1,000 cr for inland waterways in northeast by 2026 The government is developing robust waterway infrastructure in Assam and the northeast with projects worth Rs 1,000 crore on the anvil, targeted for completion by 2026, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Monday.  In the last two years, more than Rs 1,000 crore has been invested, with Rs 300 crore worth of projects already completed.  “Following my review of ongoing works in the region, we are on track to complete the remaining Rs...
Centre to invest additional Rs 1,000 cr for inland waterways in northeast by 2026
Centre to invest additional Rs 1,000 cr for inland waterways in northeast by 2026
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 10:43:02 am
RBI proposes 10 per cent cap on RE investments in AIFs The Reserve Bank of India proposes to cap a single regulated entity’s (RE) contribution to any Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) at 10 per cent of its corpus while collectively, a ceiling of 15 per cent will apply for investment by all REs in an AIF scheme, in the revised draft directions issued on Monday.  Regulated entities like banks, pension funds, and insurance companies often invest in AIFs for diversification. The RBI revised draft directions, aimed at tightening over...
RBI proposes 10 per cent cap on RE investments in AIFs
RBI proposes 10 per cent cap on RE investments in AIFs
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 09:56:53 am
Over 1.64 lakh primary buyers, 4.2 lakh active sellers now onboard on GeM Government e-Marketplace’s (GeM) user base has seen a three-fold increase in recent years, with over 1.64 lakh primary buyers and 4.2 lakh active sellers now onboard, it was announced on Monday.  The platform offers more than 10,000 product categories and over 330 services. India’s national public procurement portal marked its 8th ‘Incorporation Day’ with a reaffirmation of its transformative impact on inclusive economic growth and digital governance. &ld...
Over 1.64 lakh primary buyers, 4.2 lakh active sellers now onboard on GeM
Over 1.64 lakh primary buyers, 4.2 lakh active sellers now onboard on GeM
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 09:25:24 am
India`s foodgrain production jumps 6.8 pc to surpass 1,663.9 lakh tonnes in FY25 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Monday that India's foodgrain production has increased by over 106 lakh tonnes to 1,663.91 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, which represents a 6.83 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of the previous year.  "In 2023-24, the country’s total foodgrains production was around 15,57.6 lakh tonnes. I am glad to tell you that in 2024-25, it has become 16,63.91 lakh tonnes," Chouhan said at a press conference...
India`s foodgrain production jumps 6.8 pc to surpass 1,663.9 lakh tonnes in FY25
India`s foodgrain production jumps 6.8 pc to surpass 1,663.9 lakh tonnes in FY25
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 09:17:22 am
Bee-keeping has become a contributor to farmers’ prosperity: Gujarat Minister Gujarat Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said on Monday that more farmers across the state are embracing apiculture as a profitable side occupation, supported by substantial state and central government assistance.  Speaking ahead of World Bee Day (May 20), the minister highlighted that Gujarat’s “sweet revolution” is gaining momentum, with more than Rs 87.6 crore in financial aid disbursed to bee-keeping farmers through various schemes.  “Bee-keepin...
Bee-keeping has become a contributor to farmers’ prosperity: Gujarat Minister
Bee-keeping has become a contributor to farmers’ prosperity: Gujarat Minister
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 06:09:12 pm
GeM has given digital boost to transparent governance: PM Narendra Modi The Centre's push for transparent governance has got a digital boost as the Government e-marketplace (GeM) is opening doors for the marginalised, cutting red tape and ensuring massive savings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.  The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared on X social media platform an article written on the GeM platform by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. "The government's push for transparent governance gets a digital...
GeM has given digital boost to transparent governance: PM Narendra Modi
GeM has given digital boost to transparent governance: PM Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 05:53:16 pm
India expected to clock 6.9 pc GDP growth in Q4 of FY25 India’s GDP growth is expected to increase to 6.9 per cent in Q4 FY2025 from 6.2 per cent in Q3 FY2025 despite the enhanced global uncertainty due to the US tariff turmoil during the quarter, according to an ICRA report released on Monday.  The report also highlights an increase in consumer sentiment in both the rural and urban areas. ICRA chief economist Aditi Nayar said, “In a quarter characterised by enhanced uncertainty on the global front, ICRA estimates India&rsqu...
India expected to clock 6.9 pc GDP growth in Q4 of FY25
India expected to clock 6.9 pc GDP growth in Q4 of FY25
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 02:51:23 pm
Economy : Goods trade deficit widens in April By Kotak Institutional Equities Goods trade deficit widens in April The goods trade deficit in April widened from March levels to US$26.4 bn, led by a sharp fall in non-oil exports. The services trade surplus remained broadly steady at ~US$18 bn. We maintain our FY2026 CAD/GDP estimate at 1% (FY2025E: 0.7%), factoring in uncertainties from tariff and trade-related policies. We remain wary of risks from geopolitical tensions and global monetary policy cycles.  Exports in April remain steady Exports in April inc...
Economy : Goods trade deficit widens in April By Kotak Institutional Equities
Economy : Goods trade deficit widens in April By Kotak Institutional Equities
Source: Kotak Institutional Equities
2025-05-19 12:25:37 pm
Economy : Money market and bond market during the week By Kotak Institutional Equities Money market and bond market during the week * Banking sector liquidity in India was at a surplus of Rs2.2 tn on May 15 compared to a surplus of Rs1.3 tn on May 8. The weighted average call rate (WACR) was at 5.83% on May 15 (5.82% on May 8). * Government cash balances with the RBI (estimated) was at Rs966 bn on May 9; higher than Rs502 bn on May 2. * Indian 1-year T-bill was at 5.77% on May 16 (5.89% on May 9). The Indian 5-year G-sec yield was at 5.86% on May 16 (6.04% on May 9). ...
Economy : Money market and bond market during the week By Kotak Institutional Equities
Economy : Money market and bond market during the week By Kotak Institutional Equities
Source: Kotak Institutional Equities
2025-05-19 12:21:45 pm
Finance Commission visits Uttarakhand, developmental issues discussed The delegation of the 16th Finance Commission on Sunday visited Uttarakhand and discussed various developmental issues with the Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. “The delegation of the 16th Finance Commission, led by its Chairman, Arvind Panagariya, was welcomed at the Government House,” Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote on X. The Chief Minister further informed that various points related to the development of the state were discussed with the delegation. The f...
Finance Commission visits Uttarakhand, developmental issues discussed
Finance Commission visits Uttarakhand, developmental issues discussed
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 10:25:05 am
Centre opens Soil Library to boost Maharashtra farm sector; Clean Plant Lab to be set up in Pune soon Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday inaugurated the National Soil Spectral Library here, making Maharashtra the first state to have a soil map. The library includes data on soil pH Value, density and elemental composition collected using hyperspectral sensor technology by the National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning here.  Shivraj Chouhan also launched an AI-based Smart Trap technology for managing the pink bollworm pest affect...
Centre opens Soil Library to boost Maharashtra farm sector; Clean Plant Lab to be set up in Pune soon
Centre opens Soil Library to boost Maharashtra farm sector; Clean Plant Lab to be set up in Pune soon
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 10:04:45 am
UN report sees India as bright spot amid global slowdown At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a "precarious moment", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.  The UN’s mid-year update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects projects India’s growth at 6.3 per cent in the current fiscal year, the highest among large economies. This momentum is expected to continue into 2026, with growth estimated at 6.4 per cent. In contrast, the global outlook remains subdued amid rising tra...
UN report sees India as bright spot amid global slowdown
UN report sees India as bright spot amid global slowdown
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 09:01:57 am
8 years of GST: CBIC celebrates ‘Sundays on Cycle’ In the run-up to the completion of eight years of GST, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in coordination with the ‘Fit India Movement’, on Sunday organised a nationwide cyclothon titled “Sundays on Cycle”.  Shashank Priya, Member (GST), CBIC, highlighted the transformational impact of GST on the Indian taxation system and emphasised how GST has unified around 30 different indirect taxes into a single, transparent tax structure, thereby sim...
8 years of GST: CBIC celebrates ‘Sundays on Cycle’
8 years of GST: CBIC celebrates ‘Sundays on Cycle’
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 08:46:20 am
Strong cooperative structure vital for national progress, says Amit Shah Union Home Minister and Gandhinagar Member of Parliament Amit Shah addressed the Gujarat State Cooperative Union's Summit in Ahmedabad on Sunday, where he emphasised the crucial role of cooperation in India’s development journey.  He highlighted the importance of both the "science of cooperation" and the "science in cooperation", underlining that cooperative synergy is essential for the sector’s growth. HM Shah stressed that cooperation among coo...
Strong cooperative structure vital for national progress, says Amit Shah
Strong cooperative structure vital for national progress, says Amit Shah
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 04:51:04 pm
Square Yards Reports Record FY25 Results: Revenue Hits INR 1,410 Cr (USD 170 Mn) with EBITDA of INR 46 Cr, Sets Sights on 4–5x EBITDA Growth in FY26 Square Yards, India’s largest integrated real estate and mortgage platform, has announced its financial results for FY25, reporting a stellar revenue of INR 1,410 crore (USD 170 million) and EBITDA of INR 46 crore (USD 6 million) on the back of INR 316 crore (~ USD 38 million) gross profit. With these results, the company remains operating cash flow positive and continues its impressive growth trajectory, boasting a 4-year revenue CAGR of 51%. Key FY25 Highlights: *  Revenue ...
Square Yards Reports Record FY25 Results: Revenue Hits INR 1,410 Cr (USD 170 Mn) with EBITDA of INR 46 Cr, Sets Sights on 4–5x EBITDA Growth in FY26
Square Yards Reports Record FY25 Results: Revenue Hits INR 1,410 Cr (USD 170 Mn) with EBITDA of INR 46 Cr, Sets Sights on 4–5x EBITDA Growth in FY26
Source: PR Agency
2025-05-18 04:47:16 pm
The Economy Observer : GST Monitor: GST collections hit an all-time high... By Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd GST Monitor: GST collections hit an all-time high... ...and reach INR2.4t in Apr’25 * GST collections hit an all-time high of INR2.4t in Apr’25, reflecting year-end sales in Mar’25 (vs. INR1.96t in Mar’25 and INR2.1t in Apr’24). Collections grew 12.6% YoY in Apr’25 vs. a growth of 9.9% YoY in Mar’25 and 9.4% in FY25. The increase in Apr’25 GST collections YoY is mainly led by higher IGST collections (Exhibit 1). * In Apr’25, CGST ...
The Economy Observer : GST Monitor: GST collections hit an all-time high... By Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
The Economy Observer : GST Monitor: GST collections hit an all-time high... By Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd
2025-05-18 11:20:41 am
Strategy: All is well (just don`t look at earnings and valuations) by Kotak Institutional Equities All is well (just don’t look at earnings and valuations) The Indian market may see a modest rally on de-escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan over the weekend. We note that the market has gone up in the past few weeks, with the market looking through (1) near-term escalation in tensions and (2) US trade issues. 4QFY25 earnings have been muted, while valuations of most sectors and stocks continue to be rich. Indian markets wer...
Strategy: All is well (just don`t look at earnings and valuations) by Kotak Institutional Equities
Strategy: All is well (just don`t look at earnings and valuations) by Kotak Institutional Equities
Source: Kotak Institutional Equities
2025-05-18 11:15:17 am
Strategy: Thou shalt stay in the past! by Kotak Institutional Equity Thou shalt stay in the past! We remain hopeful that the market would be able to break the spell (or curse) of the 2010s decade with respect to their view of consumption stocks. The Street is still too enchanted with the past and is overlooking fundamental changes to the sector that warrant a different valuation framework and meaningfully lower multiples. 2020s decade could be very different from the 2010s decade In our view, the sluggish financial and operating performance of consump...
Strategy: Thou shalt stay in the past! by Kotak Institutional Equity
Strategy: Thou shalt stay in the past! by Kotak Institutional Equity
Source: Kotak Institutional Equities
2025-05-18 11:12:41 am
Economy Tracker: Markets update; IN Mar INR REER; IMF GDP forecasts; Feb RBI FX intervention; Apr RBI policy minutes; Mar core IIP by Kotak Institutional Equities Money market and bond market during the week *  Banking sector liquidity in India was at a surplus of Rs1 tn on April 24 compared to a surplus of Rs1.7 tn on April 16. The weighted average call rate (WACR) was at 5.85% on April 24 (5.76% on April 16). *  Government cash balances with the RBI (estimated) was at Rs(-)89 bn on April 18; lower than Rs(-)30 bn on April 11. *  Indian 1-year T-bill was at 5.93% on April 25 (5.94% on April 17). The Indian 5-year G-sec yiel...
Economy Tracker: Markets update; IN Mar INR REER; IMF GDP forecasts; Feb RBI FX intervention; Apr RBI policy minutes; Mar core IIP by Kotak Institutional Equities
Economy Tracker: Markets update; IN Mar INR REER; IMF GDP forecasts; Feb RBI FX intervention; Apr RBI policy minutes; Mar core IIP by Kotak Institutional Equities
Source: Kotak Institutional Equities
2025-05-18 10:54:59 am
Strategy: Complacency and optimism amid confusion by Kotak Institutional Equities The recent rebound in the market reflects some degree of complacency and optimism in the market with respect to global growth and domestic earnings. In our view, there is (1) still large uncertainty on key issues (global growth, tariff/trade, US dollar) that will shape global and domestic markets and (2) optimism on earnings in the market. Recent rebound in the market—complacency and optimism amid confusion We attribute the recent rebound in the market (see Exhibits 1-2) to s...
Strategy: Complacency and optimism amid confusion by Kotak Institutional Equities
Strategy: Complacency and optimism amid confusion by Kotak Institutional Equities
Source: Kotak Institutional Equities
2025-05-18 10:49:00 am
Centre sanctions 3.76 lakh more houses under PMAY-G for Assam In a big push for rural development in Assam, the Union government on Saturday announced the sanctioning of 3.76 lakh more houses for the state under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G). The announcement was made by Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, during a virtual ‘Grihapravesh’ ceremony held in Guwahati to mark the completion of 55,000 houses under the same scheme. Speaking at the event, Chouha...
Centre sanctions 3.76 lakh more houses under PMAY-G for Assam
Centre sanctions 3.76 lakh more houses under PMAY-G for Assam
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 09:23:57 am
Strive to achieve first place in GST collection nationwide: Siddaramaiah to officials Karnataka currently holds the second position in the country in GST collection, and efforts must be made to secure the top position in the coming days, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday. Siddaramaiah was speaking after inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebrations organised by the Karnataka Commercial Taxes Services Association in Bengaluru. “Last year, a target of Rs 1,03,000 crore was set for tax collection, and an additional Rs 17,000 crore was collected beyond the ta...
Strive to achieve first place in GST collection nationwide: Siddaramaiah to officials
Strive to achieve first place in GST collection nationwide: Siddaramaiah to officials
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 09:16:50 am
Centre to launch National Soil Spectral Library towards digital agriculture Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is slated to chair a high-level stakeholder consultation on Monday on ‘Viksit Krishi’ and review key agricultural and rural development schemes in Nagpur, it was announced on Saturday.  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will also attend the meeting, according to a Ministry of Agriculture statement. During the visit, the Union Minister will inaugurate the National Soil Spectral Library (NSSL) – a pioneerin...
Centre to launch National Soil Spectral Library towards digital agriculture
Centre to launch National Soil Spectral Library towards digital agriculture
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 09:06:25 am
Centre to launch digital platform for e-filing in trade remedy investigations The government on Saturday said it is developing a digital platform to enable the electronic submission of documents in trade remedy investigations.  The platform is expected to go live soon, offering enhanced transparency, efficiency, and ease of access for all stakeholders. Since 1995, India has initiated over 1,200 trade remedy investigations. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has played a central role in this process by conducting investigations swiftly, often co...
Centre to launch digital platform for e-filing in trade remedy investigations
Centre to launch digital platform for e-filing in trade remedy investigations
Source: IANS
2025-05-17 05:01:02 pm
Metal Prices Expected to Fluctuate on the LME between $9000 and $10200 – Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, base metals have been caught in between supply surplus forecasts for most metals, weakening PMI figures, and constant updates on negotiations between US-China, keeping market participants on edge and uncertain about the future path. The US has been imposing tariffs continuously on its trade partners, while keeping rates high for Chinese imports—with tariffs on certain goods ranging up to 245%. However, China has been at the f...
Metal Prices Expected to Fluctuate on the LME between $9000 and $10200 – Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Metal Prices Expected to Fluctuate on the LME between $9000 and $10200 – Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: PR Agency
2025-05-17 12:54:55 pm
Indian banks' loans rose 9.9% y/y in two weeks to May 2 - central bank Indian banks' loans rose 9.9% in the two weeks to May 2 from a year earlier, while deposits rose 10%, the Reserve Bank of India's weekly statistical supplement showed on Friday. Outstanding loans rose 984.45 billion rupees ($11.51 billion) to 182.86 trillion rupees in the two weeks to May 2. Non-food credit rose 681.24 billion rupees to 182.24 trillion rupees, while food credit rose 303.21 billion rupees to 624.46 billion rupees. Bank deposits rose 1.73 trillion rupees to 230...
Indian banks' loans rose 9.9% y/y in two weeks to May 2 - central bank
Indian banks' loans rose 9.9% y/y in two weeks to May 2 - central bank
Source: Reuters
2025-05-17 12:28:11 pm
Digital Life Certificate Campaign revolutionised pension disbursal: Jitendra Singh The Digital Life Certificate Campaign has revolutionised pension disbursal, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.  Singh noted that the campaign roped in technology to make it easier for elderly to get their pensions. It also abolished several outdated rules that were hindering the process. “The Digital Life Certificate Campaign has revolutionised pension disbursal by enabling elderly pensioners to verify their identity ...
Digital Life Certificate Campaign revolutionised pension disbursal: Jitendra Singh
Digital Life Certificate Campaign revolutionised pension disbursal: Jitendra Singh
Source: IANS
2025-05-17 11:48:23 am
India willing to remove 100 pc tariffs on US goods: Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has claimed that India offered to remove all tariffs on American goods, but added that he was in no rush to finalise a trade deal despite the apparent breakthrough.  In an interview with Fox News on Friday, Donald Trump said India is a top example of a country with barriers he is determined to dismantle. "They make it almost impossible to do business. Do you know they're willing to cut 100 per cent of their tariffs for the United States?" the...
India willing to remove 100 pc tariffs on US goods: Donald Trump
India willing to remove 100 pc tariffs on US goods: Donald Trump
Source: IANS
2025-05-17 11:15:03 am
Aadhaar authentication surpasses 150 billion transactions, e-KYC surges 40 pc In a significant feat, the total number of Aadhaar authentication transactions have crossed the 150 billion (15,011.82 crore) mark, the government said on Friday. Moreover, the total number of eKYC transactions (37.3 crore) carried out during April is 39.7 per cent more than the numbers during the same period last year. The cumulative number of e-KYC transactions has crossed 2,393 crore as on April 30, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT. This is a milestone moment in the journey...
Aadhaar authentication surpasses 150 billion transactions, e-KYC surges 40 pc
Aadhaar authentication surpasses 150 billion transactions, e-KYC surges 40 pc
Source: IANS
2025-05-17 10:18:37 am
Gujarat disburses Rs 7,864 crore to MSMEs in five years, tops in ZED certification Gujarat has provided financial assistance of over Rs 7,864 crore to more than 1.3 lakh MSMEs between 2020–21 and 2024–25 under various state schemes. The support includes capital investment subsidies, interest subsidies, and credit guarantee support, as per official data.  The state has the highest number of Zero Effect Zero Defect (ZED) certified MSMEs in India. As of now, over 89,000 MSMEs in Gujarat are registered under the ZED scheme, and more than 59,000 are certif...
Gujarat disburses Rs 7,864 crore to MSMEs in five years, tops in ZED certification
Gujarat disburses Rs 7,864 crore to MSMEs in five years, tops in ZED certification
Source: IANS
2025-05-17 10:12:35 am
India`s GDP growth in Q4 of 2024-25 expected at 6.8-7 per cent. The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8-7 per cent in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25, driven by the agriculture sector, according to a Bank of Baroda report released on Friday.  For the full financial year, the estimate has been pegged at 6.2-6.4 per cent with the report stating that India’s economy continues to be better off than its global counterparts on the back of strong macroeconomic fundamentals. Going ahead for FY26, growth will be at a similar...
India`s GDP growth in Q4 of 2024-25 expected at 6.8-7 per cent.
India`s GDP growth in Q4 of 2024-25 expected at 6.8-7 per cent.
Source: IANS
2025-05-17 10:03:36 am
Centre assures full support as Karnataka seeks e-buses under PM E-Drive scheme Centre assures full support as Karnataka seeks e-buses under PM E-Drive scheme New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on Friday it has received a formal proposal from the Karnataka government, seeking allocation of electric buses under the centrally sponsored PM E-Drive initiative.  Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted the state’s request, citing need for enhanced urban public transport systems in key cities, according to the Central ...
Centre assures full support as Karnataka seeks e-buses under PM E-Drive scheme
Centre assures full support as Karnataka seeks e-buses under PM E-Drive scheme
Source: IANS
2025-05-16 05:36:35 pm
India`s alcoholic beverage firms poised to stay on double-digit high in FY26: Crisil Alcoholic beverage (alcobev) manufacturers in the country will see their revenue grow 8-10 per cent to Rs 5.3 lakh crore in financial year 2025-26, keeping up the momentum of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent over the three preceding fiscals. The operating profitability will increase 60-80 basis points (bps), supported by continuing premiumisation, according to a Crisil report released on Friday.  Consequently, credit profiles will remain strong, driven by healthy ac...
India`s alcoholic beverage firms poised to stay on double-digit high in FY26: Crisil
India`s alcoholic beverage firms poised to stay on double-digit high in FY26: Crisil
Source: IANS
2025-05-16 03:03:18 pm
Atal Pension Yojana accumulates record 7.65 crore subscribers; women make about 48pc Atal Pension Yojana has accumulated a record 7.65 crore subscribers, and women make up about 48 per cent of all, according to data from the government.  Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched in May 2015, to address the twin challenges of longevity risks and lack of retirement security among India’s vast unorganised workforce. The scheme, offering defined pension benefits based on the age of joining and the amount of contribution, was designed to encourage voluntary savings f...
Atal Pension Yojana accumulates record 7.65 crore subscribers; women make about 48pc
Atal Pension Yojana accumulates record 7.65 crore subscribers; women make about 48pc
Source: IANS
2025-05-16 02:39:47 pm
Economists see RBI dividend to government surpassing record Rs 2.5 lakh cr in 2025-26 Economists expect the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) dividend to the government to surpass a record over Rs 2.5 lakh crore this year as the central bank earnings, through the sale of dollars to prop up the rupee as it sharply depreciated during 2024-25, are reported to have shot up. This higher profit will be transferred to the government as a dividend in 2025-26.  The previous record dividend transferred to the government stands at Rs 2.1 lakh crore during 2024-25 which helped to ...
Economists see RBI dividend to government surpassing record Rs 2.5 lakh cr in 2025-26
Economists see RBI dividend to government surpassing record Rs 2.5 lakh cr in 2025-26
Source: IANS
2025-05-16 02:25:43 pm
India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030 The bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to increase by around 15 per cent annually until 2030, factoring in the aspect that the free trade agreement (FTA) will come into effect in a year, a report showed on Friday.  The recently concluded free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Britain offers a strategic opportunity for Indian companies to expand their footprint in the UK market, stimulate domestic manufacturing and contribute to economic growth,...
India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030
India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030
Source: IANS
2025-05-16 11:43:05 am
Tariff to Opportunity:UK-India FTA to Increase Bilateral Trade By ~15% By CareEdge Ratings Synopsis * Currently, the trade value between the United Kingdom (UK) and India is approximately 2% of India’s total trade value, although it has been growing steadily at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% over the last decade, i.e., CY15-CY24.  * The recently concluded FTA between the two offers a strategic opportunity for Indian companies to expand their footprint in the UK market, stimulate domestic manufacturingand contribute to economic growth. Once the FTA is e...
Tariff to Opportunity:UK-India FTA to Increase Bilateral Trade By ~15% By CareEdge Ratings
Tariff to Opportunity:UK-India FTA to Increase Bilateral Trade By ~15% By CareEdge Ratings
Source: CareEdge Ratings
2025-05-16 10:47:00 am
India remains fastest-growing economy at `precarious moment` for world: UN India remains the fastest-growing large economy and is expected to record a 6.3 per cent growth this fiscal year, while the global economy faces a "precarious moment," according to the UN.  "India remains one of the fastest growing large economies driven by strong private consumption and public investment, even as growth projections have been lowered to 6.3 per cent in 2025" from the 6.6 per cent made in January, Ingo Pitterle, a senior economic affairs officer, sa...
India remains fastest-growing economy at `precarious moment` for world: UN
India remains fastest-growing economy at `precarious moment` for world: UN
Source: IANS
2025-05-16 10:44:40 am
Piyush Goyal urges industry to enhance safety of electrical appliances Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held discussions with senior representatives of the electronics industry to further enhance the safety of electrical appliances for consumers.  “Had a productive interaction with key stakeholders from the electronics industry with discussions centred on the implementation of horizontal Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to further enhance the safety of electrical appliances in the interest of consumers,” the Minister said....
Piyush Goyal urges industry to enhance safety of electrical appliances
Piyush Goyal urges industry to enhance safety of electrical appliances
Source: IANS
2025-05-16 10:40:17 am