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Morgan Stanley expects one more rate cut in October amid cooling inflation in India Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to go for one more rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) in its October policy meeting, even as inflation continues to fall rapidly.   While the firm expects the central bank to keep rates unchanged in its upcoming August meeting, it also noted that the chances of a rate cut in August have increased due to sharper-than-expected moderation in inflation. In its latest research report, Morgan Stan...
Morgan Stanley expects one more rate cut in October amid cooling inflation in India
Morgan Stanley expects one more rate cut in October amid cooling inflation in India
Source: IANS
2025-07-18 04:11:13 pm
QIP fundraising hits 5-year high, SBI`s Rs 20,000 crore issue receives 4 times bids Qualified institutional placements (QIPs) witnessed a resilient growth in July so far, led by State Bank of India's (SBI) recent fundraise, taking the total QIP fundraising to a five-year high of over Rs 30,000 crore.  QIPs are a way for listed companies to raise capital without having to submit legal paperwork to market regulators. Ten issuances have offered over Rs 30,470 crore so far this month. It is the biggest monthly performance of QIPs since September 2020, when compani...
QIP fundraising hits 5-year high, SBI`s Rs 20,000 crore issue receives 4 times bids
QIP fundraising hits 5-year high, SBI`s Rs 20,000 crore issue receives 4 times bids
Source: IANS
2025-07-18 02:52:41 pm
FGD Implementation Waiver: A Breather for IPPs by CareEdge Ratings Synopsis * Exemption of FGD for Category C plants with ~145 GW capacity is a positive for thermal IPPs. Considering a capital expenditure of Rs 0.6-0.8 crore per MW, this would reduce the capex burden by Rs 87,000-Rs 1,16,000 crore. * This will save Rs 19,000 crore to Rs 24,000 crore in annual tariff expenses, equivalent to Rs 0.17 per unit to Rs 0.22 per unit of tariff. Dominance of Coal-Based Power Generation in India Coal-based power generation remains the backbone of India'...
FGD Implementation Waiver: A Breather for IPPs by CareEdge Ratings
FGD Implementation Waiver: A Breather for IPPs by CareEdge Ratings
Source: CareEdge Ratings
2025-07-18 01:57:05 pm
India should continue buying Russian crude despite US pressure: GTRI Amid US President Donald Trump threatening to impose a 100 per cent tariffs on Russian oil buyers, the economic think tank GTRI has suggested that India should resist the US pressure to stop purchasing oil from Russia and continue buying the commodity from Moscow as it has helped India manage inflation and maintain economic stability in a volatile global environment. Moreover, it hinted that altering the policy will not stop US threats, in fact it will invite more pressure from US as preventi...
India should continue buying Russian crude despite US pressure: GTRI
India should continue buying Russian crude despite US pressure: GTRI
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-07-18 11:07:24 am
India remains a compelling investment destination globally India remains a compelling investment destination worldwide, owing to stability, structural reforms and a resilient consumer base, leading global investment firm KKR has stressed.  KKR, in its ‘2025 Mid-Year Global Macro Outlook,’ said India’s growth prospects and favourable market conditions make it an attractive opportunity for investors. “From a macro perspective, India’s relative insulation from global trade friction remains intact, supported by its p...
India remains a compelling investment destination globally
India remains a compelling investment destination globally
Source: IANS
2025-07-18 10:42:23 am
Right reforms to spur investment, credit and GDP growth in India: HSBC At a time when global supply chains are getting rejigged, if India can do the right reforms, it could become a meaningful producer and exporter of goods, which could spur investment, credit and GDP growth, an HSBC report said on Friday.  In the chicken-and-egg debate of who rises first, GDP growth or credit growth, we thankfully, have a new contender -- reforms, said the report by HSBC Global Investment Research. “The reforms include lowering tariff rates, signing trade deals...
Right reforms to spur investment, credit and GDP growth in India: HSBC
Right reforms to spur investment, credit and GDP growth in India: HSBC
Source: IANS
2025-07-18 10:19:25 am
India to drive global creative economy with AI-led innovation: Government India is set to lead the global creative economy with AI-driven innovation, as the startup ecosystem surges especially in the tier 2 and 3 cities, according to the government.  In order to ensure inclusive communication and last-mile information delivery in every language across the country, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is moving towards adopting AI-based solutions that can bridge linguistic divides. Addressing a meeting with incubators and startups at the T-Hub in ...
India to drive global creative economy with AI-led innovation: Government
India to drive global creative economy with AI-led innovation: Government
Source: IANS
2025-07-18 10:15:23 am
Farmers in Bihar, Jharkhand welcome PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, call it gamechanger Farmers across Bihar and Jharkhand on Thursday welcomed the Centre’s newly launched Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, expressing optimism that the scheme will transform their lives and bring long-awaited relief from financial and infrastructural challenges in agriculture. With an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore, the scheme aims to empower farmers and boost agricultural development in 100 identified districts across the country. Speaking to IANS, farmers from Bihar&rsqu...
Farmers in Bihar, Jharkhand welcome PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, call it gamechanger
Farmers in Bihar, Jharkhand welcome PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, call it gamechanger
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 06:04:55 pm
India buys oil from 40 nations, not worried by US rider on Russian oil: Hardeep Singh Puri Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said India has diversified its sources for buying oil in the global market, due to which the government is not “unduly worried” over any US crackdown on Russia’s oil exports.  Speaking at the Urja Varta 2025, the minister said India currently buys oil from 40 nations, as compared to 27 countries in 2007, and the global market is well-supplied. “There is a lot of oil available in the m...
India buys oil from 40 nations, not worried by US rider on Russian oil: Hardeep Singh Puri
India buys oil from 40 nations, not worried by US rider on Russian oil: Hardeep Singh Puri
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 04:20:10 pm
India`s agri-tech sector to reach 600 million dollar by CY29 India’s agri-tech sector is on track to reach 600 million dollars in investments by calendar year 2029, a new report said on Thursday.  The data compiled by 1Lattice shows that the sector is expected to grow at a steady annual rate of around 6 per cent -- reflecting renewed investor interest and long-term confidence in agricultural innovation. After a brief slowdown in funding post-2022, the sector is showing signs of strong recovery. Agri-tech has evolved significantly in...
India`s agri-tech sector to reach 600 million dollar by CY29
India`s agri-tech sector to reach 600 million dollar by CY29
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 01:47:15 pm
Government emphasises ULI as critical DPI for lending ecosystem The Government on Wednesday emphasised Unified Lending Interface (ULI) as a critical Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the lending ecosystem, underscoring the need to scale it up. M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) and T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor (DG), RBI, co-chaired a meeting with the MD and CEOs of select banks, NBFCs and NABARD at RBI Mumbai to review the progress of Unified Lending Interface (ULI). MD and CEOs of 12 Public Sector Banks, 18 Privat...
Government emphasises ULI as critical DPI for lending ecosystem
Government emphasises ULI as critical DPI for lending ecosystem
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 10:44:19 am
Rohtak farmers hail PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, say `common farmers are very happy` As the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ for a period of six years starting 2025-26, farmers in Rohtak, Haryana, on Wednesday welcomed the decision with optimism, calling it a major boost for small and marginal farmers. Speaking to IANS, local farmers expressed their appreciation for the scheme and the potential benefits it promises to bring. "I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for this,&quo...
Rohtak farmers hail PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, say `common farmers are very happy`
Rohtak farmers hail PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, say `common farmers are very happy`
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 09:32:46 am
Commentary on CPI by Namrata Mittal, Chief Economist, SBI Mutual Fund Below the Commentary on CPI  by Namrata Mittal, Chief Economist, SBI Mutual Fund   “In our assessment, while the RBI’s proactive approach to managing liquidity is encouraging, RBI has been highly calibrated on rate cuts. We suspect that growth in FY26 would underwhelm expectations. Despite a cumulative 100 basis points of easing, the real policy rate remains elevated. The RBI has shifted its stance to neutral at a time when the economy is receiving little supp...
Commentary on CPI by Namrata Mittal, Chief Economist, SBI Mutual Fund
Commentary on CPI by Namrata Mittal, Chief Economist, SBI Mutual Fund
Source: SBI Mutual Fund
2025-07-17 09:30:41 am
Haryana: Kaithal farmer hails PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana As the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana', farmers across the country have started welcoming the move. Indra Singh, a farmer from Kaithal, Haryana, said on Wednesday that the scheme is a much-needed step and will bring direct benefits to the farming community. Speaking to IANS, Indra Singh expressed optimism: "With the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana, the government is doing good work for us. Prop...
Haryana: Kaithal farmer hails PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Haryana: Kaithal farmer hails PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 09:24:14 am
India, Argentina agree to bolster ties in agriculture sector India and Argentina have agreed to work more closely in agricultural mechanisation, pest control, climate-resilient agriculture, and joint research, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday. The discussion took place at the 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Argentina, with the Indian Co-chair Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, joining the session virtually. The meeting was...
India, Argentina agree to bolster ties in agriculture sector
India, Argentina agree to bolster ties in agriculture sector
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 09:07:02 am
Cabinet approves PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in big push to agriculture sector The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for six years, beginning  2025-26, to cover 100 districts.  The scheme draws inspiration from NITI Aayog's Aspirational District Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultur...
Cabinet approves PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in big push to agriculture sector
Cabinet approves PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in big push to agriculture sector
Source: IANS
2025-07-16 04:37:42 pm
Growth in Non-Life Premiums Remained Tepid in Q1FY26 by CareEdge Ratings Overview In June 2025, the non-life insurance industry reported a moderation in premium growth, reaching Rs 23,422.5 crore, reflecting a 5.2% y-o-y (year-on-year) increase, lower than the 8.4% growth recorded in June 2024. The transition to the 1/n rule has impacted the industry’s performance, resulting in a slowdown in health insurance growth to single digits and muted growth in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment, which was partially offset by renewals in the commercial lines. Fi...
Growth in Non-Life Premiums Remained Tepid in Q1FY26 by CareEdge Ratings
Growth in Non-Life Premiums Remained Tepid in Q1FY26 by CareEdge Ratings
Source: CareEdge Ratings
2025-07-16 03:24:42 pm
India`s merchandise exports remain flat at $35.14 billion in June 2025 The commerce ministry in its latest data has showed that India's merchandise exports remained almost flat at $35.14 billion in June 2025 as against $35.16 billion same month last year. Imports declined 3.71 per cent to $53.92 billion in June 2025 as compared to $56 billion in June 2024. The country’s trade deficit narrowed to a four-month low of $18.78 billion in June.   According to the data, merchandise exports during April-June 2025 were $112.17 billion as compared t...
India`s merchandise exports remain flat at $35.14 billion in June 2025
India`s merchandise exports remain flat at $35.14 billion in June 2025
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-07-16 12:58:22 pm
Electric cars sales to cross 7% market share by FY28 by CareEdge Advisory According to CareEdge Advisory, the electric car sales penetration is expected to rise rapidly and cross 7% by FY28, subject to timely resolution of rare earth element (REE) disruption, backed by new model launches and government push for improving the charging infrastructure in the country. CareEdge Advisory report notes that India’s electric car ecosystem has witnessed significant momentum over the past three years, growing from just over 5,000 units in FY21 to more than 1.07 lakh ...
Electric cars sales to cross 7% market share by FY28 by CareEdge Advisory
Electric cars sales to cross 7% market share by FY28 by CareEdge Advisory
Source: CareEdge Ratings
2025-07-16 11:46:18 am
Asset quality stress in NBFC-MFI sector likely to persist in H1 FY26: ICRA ICRA, a credit rating agency, in its latest report ‘July 2025 analysis on the Non-Banking Financial Company - Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI)’ has said that asset quality stress in the NBFC-MFI sector surged in 2024-25 amid borrower overleveraging as well as operational challenges, and the pressure is expected to persist in first half of the current fiscal (H1 FY26). As per the report, asset quality stress surged in FY25 largely due to borrower overleveraging, sociopolitica...
Asset quality stress in NBFC-MFI sector likely to persist in H1 FY26: ICRA
Asset quality stress in NBFC-MFI sector likely to persist in H1 FY26: ICRA
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-07-16 11:05:30 am
Over 6 cr people trained under Skill India Mission: Jayant Chaudhary More than six crore people in the country have been trained under the Skill India Mission, said Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).  Launched in 2015, the Skill India Mission has turned India’s youth into a force of transformation, both at home and abroad, said the Minister. He described the 10-year journey as ‘Kaushal ka Dashak’, and reflected on the transformative impact of the Mission. He al...
Over 6 cr people trained under Skill India Mission: Jayant Chaudhary
Over 6 cr people trained under Skill India Mission: Jayant Chaudhary
Source: IANS
2025-07-16 10:47:05 am
DFS campaign: Nearly 1.4 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts opened since July 1 Nearly 1.4 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts were opened and more than 5.4 lakh new enrollments under three Jan Suraksha Schemes were achieved since July 1, according to the Department of Financial Services (DFS).  DFS has launched a three-month nationwide campaign, effective from July 1 till September 30, to bolster the outreach of flagship schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana ...
DFS campaign: Nearly 1.4 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts opened since July 1
DFS campaign: Nearly 1.4 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts opened since July 1
Source: IANS
2025-07-16 09:59:30 am
RBI will deliver a final 25 bps rate cut in December: HSBC Global Research The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will deliver a final 25 basis point rate cut in the December monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, taking the repo rate to 5.25 per cent by the end of 2025, a report said on Tuesday.  Considering the ease in inflation in recent months, the RBI may leave the repo rate unchanged in the next two MPCs. "We forecast a pause in the August and October meetings. However, we believe the RBI will deliver a final 25bp rate cut in the December meeting, t...
RBI will deliver a final 25 bps rate cut in December: HSBC Global Research
RBI will deliver a final 25 bps rate cut in December: HSBC Global Research
Source: IANS
2025-07-15 05:52:21 pm
The Economy Observer : India`s services trade surplus reaches a record high of 4.8% of GDP in FY25 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd India’s services trade surplus reaches a record high of 4.8% of GDP in FY25 Share of Professional and Management (P&M) consulting has increased nearly 3.7x over the past seven years * India's services trade surplus reached a record high of 4.8% of GDP in FY25, marking a steady upward trend over the past few years. The previous peak of 4.5% in FY09 was followed by a period of moderation; however, the surplus began to rise again after FY20. This sharp increase reflects the r...
The Economy Observer : India`s services trade surplus reaches a record high of 4.8% of GDP in FY25 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
The Economy Observer : India`s services trade surplus reaches a record high of 4.8% of GDP in FY25 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Source: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
2025-07-15 02:10:59 pm
India`s average inflation falls 3 pc in last 11 years under PM Narendra Modi government India’s retail inflation during the last 11 years is averaging at around 5 per cent -- with a steady decline in recent months to touch an over 6-year low of 2.1 per cent in June this year.  The Finance Ministry figures show that the average inflation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure stands at 5.1 per cent, compared to 8.1 per cent in the UPA regime. During the UPA era, between January 2012 and April 2014, retail inflation was over 9 per cent for 22 out of 28 ...
India`s average inflation falls 3 pc in last 11 years under PM Narendra Modi government
India`s average inflation falls 3 pc in last 11 years under PM Narendra Modi government
Source: IANS
2025-07-15 12:00:13 pm
Comment on Inclusion of NSDL payments bank in 2nd schedule of RBI Act by Mr. Ajay Garg, Director and CEO, SMC Global Securities Ltd Below the Comment on Inclusion of NSDL payments bank in 2nd schedule of RBI Act by Mr. Ajay Garg, Director and CEO, SMC Global Securities Ltd   "We extend our sincere appreciation to the Reserve Bank of India for this strategic move to include NSDL Payments Bank in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934. This decision is a powerful vote of confidence from the central bank in the payments bank segment and specifically in NSDL Payments Bank's operational robustness an...
Comment on Inclusion of NSDL payments bank in 2nd schedule of RBI Act by Mr. Ajay Garg, Director and CEO, SMC Global Securities Ltd
Comment on Inclusion of NSDL payments bank in 2nd schedule of RBI Act by Mr. Ajay Garg, Director and CEO, SMC Global Securities Ltd
Source: SMC Global Securities Ltd 
2025-07-15 11:54:47 am
NITI Aayog suggests services-focused trade deal with US Amid ongoing negotiation between India and United States (US) over bilateral trade deal, NITI Aayog has suggested that the country should follow the model of the India-UK agreement to pursue a services-oriented trade deal with the US, with special focus on information technology, financial services, professional services, and education. It noted there will be significant opportunities for India in the US markets both in terms of the number of products and volume of the US market. Further, it ...
NITI Aayog suggests services-focused trade deal with US
NITI Aayog suggests services-focused trade deal with US
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-07-15 11:45:10 am
ELI scheme next step after PLI to build Atmanirbhar Bharat: Minister The employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme represents the second step after the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme in the direction of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat, Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has stressed.  The ELI scheme will provide financial support to employers, enabling them to generate additional employment, particularly for the youth. The minister described the initiative as a win-win for both employers and job seekers. During a high-level virtual meet...
ELI scheme next step after PLI to build Atmanirbhar Bharat: Minister
ELI scheme next step after PLI to build Atmanirbhar Bharat: Minister
Source: IANS
2025-07-15 11:04:34 am
Over 32 pc of global GCC talent is currently in India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman India has become a leading source of AI talent, currently housing 32 per cent of the global GCC talent pool, 28 per cent of the world’s STEM workforce, and 23 per cent of global software engineering talent, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.  Addressing the Special Ministerial Plenary and Report Back session at the inaugural ‘CII GCC Business Summit 2025’ here, Sitharaman said “We have among the highest penetration of AI skills globally”....
Over 32 pc of global GCC talent is currently in India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Over 32 pc of global GCC talent is currently in India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Source: IANS
2025-07-15 10:08:27 am
Perspective on CPI Data by Ms. Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services Below the Perspective on CPI Data by Ms. Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services   The inflation undershoot continues across wholesale and retail prices. CPI inflation surprised on the downside, with a much lower sequential vegetable prices, and even ex-veg, food inflation has managed to be on a downtrend. Core retail inflation-ex gold, on the other hand, has also fallen sequentially, printing 3.7% vs 3.8% in May. Mandi prices so far are suggesting mana...
Perspective on CPI Data by Ms. Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services
Perspective on CPI Data by Ms. Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services
Source: Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd
2025-07-14 06:21:34 pm
RBI to wait for stronger growth signals before rate cut as inflation cools: Economists The further softening of the CPI inflation in June to 2.10 per cent -- lowest year-on-year inflation recorded since January 2019 -- gives the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) significant room to manoeuvre but we do not expect an immediate policy pivot in August, economists said on Monday.  The RBI monetary policy committee (MPC) is likely to hold rates and wait for stronger growth signals — particularly from investment and export activity — before calibrating further action, sa...
RBI to wait for stronger growth signals before rate cut as inflation cools: Economists
RBI to wait for stronger growth signals before rate cut as inflation cools: Economists
Source: IANS
2025-07-14 06:19:40 pm
India`s retail inflation falls to over 6-year low of 2.1 pc in June India’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased further to 2.1 per cent in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year. This is the lowest level of retail inflation since January 2019, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.  There is also a drop of 72 basis points in retail inflation during June, in comparison to the corresponding figure of 2.82 per cent for the previous month of May. There was a declin...
India`s retail inflation falls to over 6-year low of 2.1 pc in June
India`s retail inflation falls to over 6-year low of 2.1 pc in June
Source: IANS
2025-07-14 06:14:34 pm
Perspective on CPI data by Ms. Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings Below the Perspective on CPI data by Ms. Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings   “CPI inflation eased further to 2.1% in June, primarily driven by deflation in the food category. The increase in core inflation to 4.4% is not worrying as it is not broad based and is mainly attributed to double-digit inflation in personal care items. Meanwhile, WPI inflation slipped into deflationary territory, contracting by 0.1%, largely due to deflation in food as well as fuel...
Perspective on CPI data by Ms. Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings
Perspective on CPI data by Ms. Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings
Source: CareEdge Ratings
2025-07-14 06:07:57 pm
Quote on CPI Numbers by Suvodeep Rakshit, Chief Economist, Kotak Institutional Equities Below the Quote on CPI Numbers by Suvodeep Rakshit, Chief Economist, Kotak Institutional Equities   The June CPI inflation print of 2.1% was lower-than-expected on the back of lower food inflation. Core inflation continues to inch higher on the back of gold prices but remains much more comfortable without the impact of gold. Overall, the June CPI inflation print, along with the deflation in June WPI inflation, provides ample room for the RBI to lower repo rate. The average CPI...
Quote on CPI Numbers by Suvodeep Rakshit, Chief Economist, Kotak Institutional Equities
Quote on CPI Numbers by Suvodeep Rakshit, Chief Economist, Kotak Institutional Equities
Source: Kotak Institutional Equities
2025-07-14 06:04:56 pm
Quote on CPI Data by Jyoti Prakash, Managing Partner - Equity & PMS at Alphaa Money Below the Quote on CPI Data by Jyoti Prakash, Managing Partner - Equity & PMS at Alphaa Money   “Base effect aided by impact of early monsoon result in lower than estimated headline CPI for June. Overall inflation is cooperating. Small uptick in inflation seen in coming months.”     Above views are of the author and not of the website kindly read disclaimer
Quote on CPI Data by Jyoti Prakash, Managing Partner - Equity & PMS at Alphaa Money
Quote on CPI Data by Jyoti Prakash, Managing Partner - Equity & PMS at Alphaa Money
Source: Alphaa Money
2025-07-14 05:57:13 pm
Build`Viksit Gaon` to achieve Viksit Bharat goal by 2047: Minister Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, on Monday called for a renewed push to transform villages into ‘Viksit Gaon’ (developed villages), as a necessary step towards achieving the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) by 2047.  Speaking at the first meeting of the performance review committee of the   Ministry of Rural Development here, Dr Sekhar said that a future where every rural family ...
Build`Viksit Gaon` to achieve Viksit Bharat goal by 2047: Minister
Build`Viksit Gaon` to achieve Viksit Bharat goal by 2047: Minister
Source: IANS
2025-07-14 03:05:19 pm
India`s WPI inflation plunges into negative zone as food, fuel prices fall India’s inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) plummeted to the negative zone at 0.13 per cent in June for the first time this year as prices of food and fuels declined during the month, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Monday.  WPI-based inflation has been steadily easing since March and hit a 14-month low of 0.39 per cent in May. There was a 0.26 per cent decline in prices of food items while the cost of fuels such as petrol an...
India`s WPI inflation plunges into negative zone as food, fuel prices fall
India`s WPI inflation plunges into negative zone as food, fuel prices fall
Source: IANS
2025-07-14 02:38:29 pm
Falling wholesale inflation in India to boost demand and growth: Industry The continuous fall in wholesale price index (WPI) inflation for the seventh month in a row is a good sign for India’s economy as it will reduce operational costs for companies, boost domestic demand and support economic growth, industry experts said on Monday.  Hemant Jain, President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), said the persistent softening of wholesale inflation since December 2024 is encouraging and reflects improving macroeconomic conditions. He note...
Falling wholesale inflation in India to boost demand and growth: Industry
Falling wholesale inflation in India to boost demand and growth: Industry
Source: IANS
2025-07-14 02:20:27 pm
Switzerland completes ratification process for India-EFTA trade pact Deepening the bilateral relationship with India, the Switzerland has completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) which would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss exports. Earlier, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway have already ratified the trade deal. Further, over the next 15 years, the EFTA States of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are likely to invest $100 bill...
Switzerland completes ratification process for India-EFTA trade pact
Switzerland completes ratification process for India-EFTA trade pact
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-07-14 12:24:07 pm
Electronics, pharma sectors corner 70% of PLI disbursements in FY25 The government data has showed that large-scale electronics manufacturing and pharmaceuticals cornered about 70 per cent of the total fiscal incentive disbursements in 2024-25 under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes. The scheme was introduced in 2021 to support domestic manufacturing across 14 sectors with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. In 2024-25, the government has disbursed a total of Rs 10,114 crore. PLI firms in the electronics sector received Rs 5,732 crore, while pharmace...
Electronics, pharma sectors corner 70% of PLI disbursements in FY25
Electronics, pharma sectors corner 70% of PLI disbursements in FY25
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-07-14 12:07:38 pm
Government to provide technology to private factories to ramp up rare earth magnet production Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy has said that the Centre is trying to make available technology in three to four months to different private factories to ramp up rare earth magnets production in India. Reddy stated ‘We used to be 100% dependent on China for permanent magnets of the rare earths. But recently, China has refused to supply. With this view, the Indian government is making efforts for permanent magnet manufacturing.’ He mentioned ‘Our mining m...
Government to provide technology to private factories to ramp up rare earth magnet production
Government to provide technology to private factories to ramp up rare earth magnet production
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-07-14 10:59:37 am
Time taken for tax refunds in India cut from 3 months to 17 days in last 11 years The average number of days it takes for taxpayers to get refunds from the Income Tax Department in India has come down drastically from 93 days in 2013 to a mere 17 days in 2024, reflecting the increased efficiency in the system on the back of rising digital infrastructure that enables faceless online disbursals.  The introduction of pre-filled returns, automation in refund processing, real-time TDS adjustments and online grievance redress mechanisms has led to reduced delays by as mu...
Time taken for tax refunds in India cut from 3 months to 17 days in last 11 years
Time taken for tax refunds in India cut from 3 months to 17 days in last 11 years
Source: IANS
2025-07-14 09:17:15 am
Living root bridges show the way to sustainable future: FM Nirmala Sitharaman For over a hundred years, you have maintained a culture that respects nature and fosters sustainable mobility -- even finding ways to connect across rivers without violating the living trees, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her visit to the iconic living root bridge in Siej Village, East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.  The minister was in the state to interact with village elders, local leaders, and beneficiaries of the Payment for Ecosystem Services programm...
Living root bridges show the way to sustainable future: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Living root bridges show the way to sustainable future: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Source: IANS
2025-07-13 01:54:35 pm
GST Council meeting soon, tax slab rates and compensation cess key review points  The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is expected to meet soon to review the tax regime. This could be the most significant review since the scheme was announced on July 1, 2017, eight years ago.  According to reports, a sweeping reassessment of tax rates on consumer goods, which are currently taxed at the highest slab, and compensation cess might be among the top agenda items of the forthcoming meeting. Moving pure term insurance policies from the current 18 per cent rate...
GST Council meeting soon, tax slab rates and compensation cess key review points
GST Council meeting soon, tax slab rates and compensation cess key review points
Source: IANS
2025-07-13 08:55:39 am
NABARD prepared to lead from front for India`s inclusive growth: Chairman As India accelerates toward inclusive growth, NABARD is prepared to lead from the front through digital transformation, support for rural enterprises, and mission-led programmes that unlock grassroots potential, said Shaji KV, Chairman of NABARD, on Saturday.  The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) marked its 44th Foundation Day with a commemorative event at Chennai, celebrating its journey as a pivotal institution in India’s rural development.  ...
NABARD prepared to lead from front for India`s inclusive growth: Chairman
NABARD prepared to lead from front for India`s inclusive growth: Chairman
Source: IANS
2025-07-12 06:06:34 pm
Favourable agricultural output, easing inflation to support rural consumption in FY26 Recent reductions in income tax burdens, benign inflation, lower interest rates and a favourable outlook for agricultural production are expected to support rural incomes and bolster overall consumption in India, according to a new report. Given that private final consumption expenditure constitutes nearly 60 per cent of India’s GDP, it has a strong bearing on India’s overall growth outlook. A sustained recovery in consumption is also vital for a meaningful pick-up in privat...
Favourable agricultural output, easing inflation to support rural consumption in FY26
Favourable agricultural output, easing inflation to support rural consumption in FY26
Source: IANS
2025-07-12 02:31:17 pm
India`s gold reserves rise by $342 million, forex stands at $699.736 billion: RBI The country’s gold reserves grew by $342 million during the week, reaching $84.846 billion, according to the latest weekly data released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.  Along with gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased by $39 million to $18.868 billion. Additionally, India’s reserve position with the IMF also rose by $107 million to $4.735 billion, the data showed. This uptick in reserves comes at a time wh...
India`s gold reserves rise by $342 million, forex stands at $699.736 billion: RBI
India`s gold reserves rise by $342 million, forex stands at $699.736 billion: RBI
Source: IANS
2025-07-12 09:23:55 am
Centre to build modern and efficient testing framework to support economic growth: Minister Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Friday emphasised on the commitment of the government to build a modern and efficient testing framework that supports economic growth, compliance, and ease of doing business.  He inaugurated the ‘Trade Facilitation Conference 2025’ here, which is organised by Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in the presence of Vivek Ranjan, Member (Tax policy and Legal), C...
Centre to build modern and efficient testing framework to support economic growth: Minister
Centre to build modern and efficient testing framework to support economic growth: Minister
Source: IANS
2025-07-12 09:20:03 am