India's financial system is grappling with a severe liquidity shortage, with a Rs 3.34 lakh crore deficit. Despite RBI measures, structural issues like weak deposit growth persist, challenging credit access. Innovative strategies are needed for sustainable growth beyond rate cuts
On the policy front, benchmark rates were lowered. He has relaxed many regulatory strictures, especially those that intensified risk mitigation and increased the cost of lending for regulated entities. What next is the question
IMF report on NBFC concentration risk is a timely wake-up call to policymakers on potential risks. The RBI and Government need to pay attention.
The 25% U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, effective March 12, have raised Indian exporters' concerns about declining orders and rising costs
Power generated through gas-based stations is priced around Rs 13-14 per unit, much higher than what renewable or coal-fired power costs. Aside of that, the difficulty in procuring gas is another reason for Centre to throttle down gas-based power.
Private non-financial corporations have turned into enthusiastic savers. The effect is apparent in the investment-to-output ratio of manufacturing which has declined over the last decade when even agriculture registered an increase. Not even spurts of economic growth have moved the needle. It’s a trend which doesn’t lend itself to an easy explanation
The US has fewer options as trade tensions with Mexico, Canada, EU are also growing. These countries together had 56 percent share of US farm exports
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Tax officials can access communication platforms like emails, WhatsAapp and Telegram if they have a reason to believe that a person has concealed cryptocurrency or other taxable income.
A top industry executive told Moneycontrol that the move will ensure Indian smartphones are not subject to any retaliatory or reciprocal tariffs
Crackdown on financial misconduct intensifies as SFIO investigates fund diversion, regulatory breaches in companies with Chinese investment.
The performance of the services sector was in contrast to the manufacturing index, which witnessed a decline in activity to a 14-month low of 56.3 in February
While faltering economic growth, stagnant wages and a dearth of well-paying jobs have left millions of working-class families with depleted savings
America is trying to undo the very system of open trade that it created
Vietnam is the biggest loser in Trump’s tariff plan.
The EU’s position is sticky after Trump has made America an unreliable ally
India's fintech ecosystem needs rapid expansion to serve underserved communities. By focusing on incubation, capital access, and collaboration with traditional banks, we can empower more entrepreneurs to build solutions that promote financial inclusion across the nation
Wall Street had retreated almost 2 percent mid-session following steep losses the previous day while European stock markets closed down sharply and oil prices slumped, the price of Brent Crude plunging 2.4 percent to a five-month low of $69.94 amid worries a prolonged trade spat may knock the world economy out of kilter
The share of restaurants and hotels in total consumption spending rose to its highest level in over a decade at 2.3 percent in FY24 compared with 2.1 percent in the previous fiscal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for focus on export opportunities, R&D and modernisation to give a boost to the manufacturing sector
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The government plans to update its model Bilateral Investment Treaty framework to attract foreign investments while safeguarding regulatory interests
V Anantha Nageswaran has said it is vital for India to sustain growth over the next few years as the world economy faces pressure
And strong earnings
America’s wealthiest households are driving economic growth, thanks to their investing gains