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Higher borrowing costs may be on the horizon. Uday Kotak expects the RBI to raise rates by up to 75 basis points this year, while also calling for tax reforms to attract long-term global capital into India.

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 20:33

The five-year VISTAR scheme will fund 59 surveys, the 8th Economic Census and AI-driven statistical reforms, while strengthening state-level data systems and GDP estimates.

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 20:15

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has set March 31, 2027, as the deadline for complete digitisation of DGFT services, including licence, permit and SCOMET approvals. From April 1, businesses will no longer need physical…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 20:00

NLMC auctioned 264 RINL land parcels for ₹584.33 crore across two phases and is now preparing to monetise HIL India's land assets as part of its FY27 fundraising target

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 18:17

Sugar prices have risen by over ₹4 per kg in a month, with retail prices averaging ₹59.50, despite government measures to improve supplies during the festive season.

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 17:43

In its pre-Budget memorandum, ASSOCHAM has proposed a one-time Customs amnesty scheme, tax incentives for manufacturers and lower long-term capital gains tax rates

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 17:41

A bruised Trump after US midterm election results gives New Delhi some breathing room in negotiations over an India-US trade deal, reducing pressure to agree to terms it sees as unfavourable.

Mint, 4 Nov, 16:54

India's services PMI rose to 55.8 in October from 55.2 in September, driven by stronger new business growth and easing input cost inflation, while employment growth slowed.

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 16:50

Have you ever wondered where the Union Budget gets the money from? And where does the money collected from people and businesses actually go?

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 16:17

Prashant Jain, Founder & CIO, 3P Investment Managers sees opportunities across largecaps and IT stocks but remains cautious on expensive smallcaps and manufacturing stocks despite their strong long-term growth potential.

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 16:04

The Union Cabinet has cleared schemes to expand India's energy storage capacity and strengthen domestic processing of critical minerals, supporting its clean energy and manufacturing ambitions.

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 16:01

The five-year scheme aims to strengthen India's critical mineral ecosystem, with implementation scheduled from 2026-27 to 2030-31

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 15:10

The Democrats won a landslide victory in both chambers of the US Congress on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump's policies

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 14:49

Indian officials are cautiously optimistic about the recent US midterm election results and their implications. While the election reduces trade tension, it introduces new uncertainties for US-India relations.…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 14:41

Driven by strong domestic demand, HSBC's India Services PMI rose to 55.8 in October as cost pressures eased to a six-year low, even as export orders and hiring slowed.

Mint, 4 Nov, 14:33

GTRI warns that a proposed US-India trade deal is fundamentally one-sided, as India would cut MFN tariffs while Washington retains its own, risking WTO rules and sovereignty.

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 13:58

Suyash Choudhary, CIO – Fixed Income at Bandhan AMC, expects India's average consumer price index (CPI) inflation to remain between 5% and 6% over the next two years.

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 13:27

The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will simplify and reinforce bilateral corporate collaboration, said Sweden's Ambassador to India Petra Menander, pointing to expanded opportunities for…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 13:17

Gold is trading over 20% below its peak ahead of Dhanteras, offering long-term investors a potential staggered buying opportunity. Central-bank demand, ETF inflows and rupee weakness could support prices, with…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 13:16

Amid electoral challenges, US President Donald Trump is likely to ramp up pressure on India to seal a trade deal. This potential agreement would require India to decrease import tariffs on US goods while the US keeps…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 13:14

Indian equity markets are positioned to deliver a compound annual growth rate of 12% to 15% over the next three to five years, driven by economic growth and corporate profits rather than foreign capital, according to…

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 12:40

India's central bank has formed a technical consultative committee to engage with market participants on financial issues. This committee will include seven external members from various financial institutions and…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 12:21

Gold and silver have corrected sharply from record highs, but their long-term fundamentals remain supportive. Investors with a longer horizon may consider staggered accumulation, with gold and silver potentially…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 12:00

The Supreme Court upheld the legislative competence of state governments to impose additional sales tax or surcharge, noting it amounts to an enhancement of sales tax.

CNBC-TV18, 4 Nov, 11:48

India's services sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 55.8 from 55.2 in September, while input cost inflation…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 11:36

The HSBC India Services PMI rose to 55.8 in October from 55.2 in September, driven by stronger domestic demand, even as export orders and hiring growth weakened

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 10:46

India and Denmark are actively exploring various opportunities to strengthen their economic engagement and partnerships. The discussions between Piyush Goyal and Martin Lidegaard emphasized collaborative efforts in…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 10:19

At the time of writing, gold futures on Comex were trading near $3,950 per ounce, while silver was trading near $49.30 per ounce

Business Standard, 4 Nov, 10:16

India has thousands of products unique to a particular area, and the last few years have seen greater impetus to assign them a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, or an geographical origin branding. So far, some…

Mint, 4 Nov, 10:00

The government is considering implementing a 2% transaction-based levy on aggregators to support social security for gig workers. This levy will fund benefits such as insurance, health, and maternity support for over…

The Economic Times, 4 Nov, 09:54