NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signaled that the rupee is currently under speculative attack and confirmed it will intervene further to stabilize the currency amid growing market volatility. Analysts note that global pressures and capital flow fluctuations are driving the current depreciation. Speaking on the rupee’s…
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IMF: India to Grow 6.6% in 2025 Amid Global Tariff Shock
The International Monetary Fund’s October 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) has raised India’s growth forecast for 2025 to 6.6%, even as higher U.S. tariffs slow global trade and compress world growth to an estimated 3.2% in 2025. The IMF credits India’s strong private consumption, resilient services sector and stable policy…
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Sridhar Vembu Urges India to Strengthen Tech Independence
New Delhi, October 13, 2025: Zoho Corporation’s founder and Chief Scientist, Sridhar Vembu, has urged India to invest heavily in critical technologies to secure its economic sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign systems. Speaking to Moneycontrol, Vembu said decades of misguided advice from Western-trained economists left India vulnerable in an…
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India Growth to Reach 6.5% in FY26 Amid US Tariff Risks
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…