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India pushes to expand rupee settlement with key trade partners
India’s central bank is taking active steps to allow free-trade partners to settle transactions with it more easily in the rupee, a person familiar with…
Trump and tariffs could decide the course of RBI rate revision
MUMBAI: Low inflation has stepped up expectations of rate cuts, but their size and timing hinge on growth trends, with the impending trade deal between…
India’s bank cash crunch likely temporary, analysts say
The fall in India’s banking system liquidity surplus is expected to ease over the coming days, as government spending and bond redemptions offset the impact…
Economists track GST rate cuts for impact on prices, inflation and festive demand
New Delhi: With GST rate cuts kicking in on Monday, economists are closely watching various aspects, from whether companies pass on the benefits to consumers…
Inflation’s ways give room for a rate cut, but RBI may not do it
India’s inflation environment remains benign as reinforced by the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) print, providing space for potential monetary easing. However, most economists, including…
Tax tweak to tame CPI by 50-90 bps
Around one-fourth of items, mostly essential and household goods, in India’s inflation basket will be taxed at 5% following the goods and service tax cuts…
Indian exporters lobby RBI for weaker rupee to offset US tariffs
Indian exporters said they will lobby the central bank to allow them to temporarily convert proceeds from their US business at a rupee rate that’s…
ET Startup Awards 2025 | Urban Company brings it home, bags top honours
On-demand home services marketplace Urban Company was named Startup of the Year at the 11th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards, cementing its place…