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Economic growth strongest, most sustainable form of financial inclusion: CEA

New Delhi: Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said economic growth itself is the strongest and most sustainable form of financial inclusion. “When…

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Indian economy projected to grow at 6.6% in 2026 against 7.4% in 2025: UN

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.6 percent in 2026, as compared to the earlier estimation of 7.4% growth in 2025, according to…

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Budget should focus on widening tax base, investment incentive to further bolster growth: Report

New Delhi, The Union Budget 2026 needs to focus on widening the direct tax base, incentivising private sector investment and freezing peak direct tax rates…

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RBI Governor expects ‘long period of low policy rates’ for India

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India is likely to remain in a prolonged period of low policy rates as long as inflation…

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Concerns over slowing economic expansion in second half of fiscal led to 25 bps rate cut: RBI MPC minutes
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Concerns over slowing economic expansion in second half of fiscal led to 25 bps rate cut: RBI MPC minutes

Kolkata: Concerns over slowing economic expansion in the second half of the fiscal prompted Reserve Bank of India‘s monetary policy committee members to vote for…

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External uncertainties pose risks to growth, speedy conclusion of trade talks present upside potential: RBI MPC minutes
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External uncertainties pose risks to growth, speedy conclusion of trade talks present upside potential: RBI MPC minutes

The Reserve Bank of India said in the minutes of its Monetary Policy Committee meeting that a swift conclusion to trade negotiations could lend support…

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GST rationalisation boosts retail credit demand: TransUnion CIBIL

New Delhi: GST rationalisation in September has improved affordability of goods and helped boost the retail credit market, a TransUnion CIBIL report said on Monday….

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RBI Governor urges banks to pass on rate cuts to support sustainable growth

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday held a meeting in Mumbai with the managing directors and CEOs of public sector banks…

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RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% as inflation provides a headroom

The Reserve Bank of India‘s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Friday reduced its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in a unanimous decision…

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Budget 2026: Weak forex position, volatile rupee to shape strategy

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for FY27, the government’s ninth consecutive budget under the Modi administration, key macroeconomic indicators…

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