RBI’s MPC starts deliberations on key interest rate; decision on Wednesday
The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day deliberations amid expectations of status quo on the key interest rate, but some experts think that…
Moody’s Ratings affirms India’s Baa3 ratings, keeps outlook stable
Amid India‘s gradually improving fiscal metrics, Moody’s Ratings on Monday affirmed India’s long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at…
India’s trade compass points everywhere at once as FTAs and deals multiply
India is quietly but steadily positioning itself at the centre of global trade networks. With multiple free trade agreements (FTAs) and strategic partnerships under discussion,…
The new cashless diet: Groceries feed UPI’s growth as investments and lending go on a slowdown
Groceries and supermarkets have emerged as the biggest gainers in UPI transactions, with their share rising to 24.6% in August 2025 from 22.4% a year…
Shirish Murmu appointed as RBI Deputy Governor
Shirish Chandra Murmu on Monday was appointed as the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, reported ET NOW. Murmu’s appointment will take effect…
India’s first Europe-facing trade pact comes into effect on October 1
India is set to formally operationalise its trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc on October 1, marking the country’s first-ever trade…
EY raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.7% on GST 2.0 boost
EY on Monday raised its projection for India’s real GDP growth in FY26 to 6.7%, up from its earlier 6.5% estimate, owing to the recent…
RBI expected to hold policy rate, but surprise cut possible
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to hold its key policy rate at 5.50% on Wednesday, though some economists say a surprise cut…
RBI MPC meeting to begin today, policy rate announcement on Wednesday
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India will begin its three-day meeting today in Mumbai to decide on the policy rates….
ED cracks down on firms masking foreign loans as export advances
Dodging stringent rules on foreign loans have come back to haunt several companies. These entities have masked cheaper foreign currency loans – known as ‘external…