The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for India in FY 2025–26 to 6.5 percent, citing resilient domestic demand and tax reforms, but warns that a sharp 50 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on many Indian exports could curb growth to 6.3 percent in FY 2026–27. Stronger performance…
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NITI Aayog Releases Q4 Trade Watch Report
New Delhi, October 7, 2025: NITI Aayog has released the fourth edition of its Trade Watch Quarterly report for Q4 of FY 2024–25, offering a detailed analysis of India’s trade trends and sectoral performance. The report, unveiled by CEO Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam in New Delhi, highlights steady growth in total…
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.5%, Cuts Inflation Forecast to 2.6%
Mumbai, October 1: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% on Wednesday, citing easing inflation and resilient growth momentum. The decision comes at the conclusion of its three-day meeting, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Repo Rate Held Steady, Neutral Stance…
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GST 2.0: PM Modi Launches Savings Festival with New Reforms
New Delhi, September 21, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the launch of what he called a “GST Savings Festival,” unveiling a sweeping reform of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The reforms, effective from September 22, 2025, simplify the indirect tax structure into two primary slabs…
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India’s Manufacturing Rise: From Reforms to Global Power
India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase, with fresh data showing strong growth and renewed investor confidence. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded 3.5% year-on-year growth in July 2025, led by a sharp 5.4% rise in manufacturing output. This momentum is being fuelled by flagship policies such as…
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22 IPOs Set to Raise ₹5,000 Crore in Blockbuster Week
India’s primary market is set for a record-breaking week as 22 companies prepare to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs). Eight mainboard listings and 14 small and medium enterprise (SME) offerings together aim to raise close to ₹5,000 crore, reflecting strong investor appetite and bullish market sentiment. Mainboard IPOs Lead…
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SEBI Board Clears Major Market Reforms, Eases IPO Norms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday approved a wide range of reforms to boost market efficiency, ease IPO requirements, and attract more global capital. The decisions, taken at the regulator’s board meeting on September 12, 2025, cover IPO norms, foreign investor access, and alternative investment fund…
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Vedanta Wins Rs 17,000 Cr Bid for Jaiprakash Associates
In a high-stakes battle under India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Vedanta Group has emerged victorious with a ₹17,000 crore bid to acquire debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), outbidding Gautam Adani’s Group. The outcome marks a significant step in the ongoing resolution of one of the country’s most prominent corporate…
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Zomato, Swiggy Face ₹200 Cr GST Hit, May Pass Cost to Users
India’s food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy are set to bear an additional ₹180–200 crore GST burden annually after a clarification from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council. The ruling makes it mandatory for online marketplaces to pay 18% GST on delivery fees, which were earlier not taxed under…