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RBI keeps investment limit for FPIs in G-secs unchanged for FY27

Mumbai, The Reserve Bank on Monday said the investment limit for foreign portfolio investors in government securities through the general route will remain unchanged at…

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West Asia conflict threatens global energy arteries; prudent economic handling over a decade allows India to keep space for capex: FM

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the West Asia conflict has evolved from a regional security concern to a systemic tremor, “threatening vital arteries…

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Sebi, RBI explore steps to shield companies from market volatility

India’s market regulator Sebi has held talks with industry representatives on possible steps to help them navigate the ongoing crisis, while the RBI is set…

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RBI MPC 2026: Rate-setting panel starts deliberations amid West Asia crisis; decision on Wednesday

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank’s rate-setting panel on Monday started its three-day brainstorming session on the first bi-monthly monetary policy of the fiscal amid expectations of…

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India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast downgraded to 6.8-6.9% amid energy supply disruptions: Report

New Delhi: ICICI Bank has revised India’s projected GDP growth for the 2027 fiscal year to a range of 6.8-6.9 per cent from a previous…

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States likely to raise up to Rs 14 lakh crore in FY27, says ICRA

New Delhi: State governments are expected to raise between Rs 13.4 lakh crore and Rs 14 lakh crore in the current financial year FY2027, marking…

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India seeks 2.5 million metric tons of urea amid Middle East supply disruptions

MUMBAI: India, the world’s largest urea importer, is looking to purchase 2.5 million metric tons of the key crop nutrient to shore up domestic supplies,…

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Edible oils, industry essentials drive growth outlook; FMCG recovery gradual, says report

The outlook for the edible oils and agri-linked consumer staples sector remains constructive, led by strong volume growth in core categories and improving demand dynamics…

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India services growth slows to 14-month low in March amid rising costs, weak demand

New Delhi: India’s services sector expanded at its slowest pace in 14 months in March, as the West Asia war weighed on demand while input…

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India’s services growth slows to 14-month low as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

BENGALURU: India’s services sector grew at its weakest pace in 14 months in March as the Middle East war dampened domestic demand, a survey showed…

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