Niti Aayog has highlighted that West Bengal's low credit-deposit ratio of 51.6% reflects limited industrial investment compared to the national average of 80.1%. To boost economic activity, the policy body suggests attracting large manuf...
New Reserve Bank of India data shows private companies are ramping up investments, with 1,839 new projects worth ₹5.6 lakh crore in FY26. This spending is increasingly backed by commercial bank loans. While infrastructure projects like p...
Maharashtra tax authorities searched United Spirits facilities between October 19 and October 24 regarding the classification of bulk Scotch whisky imports. The inquiry examines whether potential mislabeling was used to avoid customs dut...
The Tamil Nadu government has increased the upper age limit for state competitive examinations by five years to address recent recruitment delays. This adjustment, effective for the next five years, covers various positions, including Gr...
The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen has requested a minimum monthly salary of ₹69,000 and a 3.833 fitment factor from the 8th Central Pay Commission. This proposal, if accepted, would significantly impact the government's total...
The DPIIT and ONDC have introduced the "DigiDukaan" initiative to digitize inventory and procurement for India's 1.4 crore kirana stores. By integrating FMCG giants, the government aims to modernize the supply chain and improve credit ac...
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $1.27 billion to $719.75 billion in late October, largely due to gold valuation changes. Simultaneously, bank credit growth rose by 18.2%, outpacing the 16.7% growth in deposits. This credit-...
GAIL (India) has approved the public listing of its subsidiary, GAIL Gas, aiming to divest 25% stake by FY28. Meanwhile, the state-run utility reported a sharp rise in Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit to ₹4,724 crore, as it managed gas su...
Reliance Industries posted record quarterly revenue of Rs 3.62 lakh crore, with a 34% jump in net profit. While its oil-to-chemicals and digital arms showed strong growth, investors are monitoring margin compression in the retail sector...
The All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers reached 155.5 in September 2026, rising from 148.6 in January. This index is the primary metric for calculating Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for over 117 milli...
Indian companies are favoring internal promotions over significant salary hikes to manage budgets in 2026. With promotion rates hitting 11.1% and compensation increases steady at 12%, firms are aiming to lower high attrition and recruitm...
India’s industrial sector posted solid gains in the second quarter of FY27, supported by manufacturing and credit growth. However, rising fiscal pressures and a cooling trend in private consumption pose challenges for the second half of...
While average salary hikes reached 9% in 2026, persistent food and fuel inflation is erasing real purchasing power for Indian households. Investors should monitor the potential impact on consumer discretionary spending and rising delinqu...
Farm fire incidents in Punjab have surpassed 1,000 this season, with Tarn Taran, Amritsar, and Ferozepur emerging as the primary areas of concern. Authorities have filed 246 FIRs and imposed significant environmental fines to curb stubbl...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has challenged opposition leaders to a parliamentary debate regarding election irregularity claims. For investors, this underscores the government's focus on maintaining political stability in Uttar Pradesh,...
India's fiscal deficit hit ₹7.14 lakh crore in the first half of FY27, covering 42.1% of the annual target. The shortfall, caused by higher spending and slow tax growth, creates pressure to meet the 4.3% GDP deficit goal. Investors shoul...
The Indian rupee strengthened by 33 paise to reach 94.93 against the US dollar on Friday, driven by a weaker dollar and gains in local stock markets. While the currency found support from retreating oil prices, investors remain focused o...
Indian oil marketing companies are facing margin pressure as crude prices hit $118 per barrel and Russian oil discounts shrink. While retail fuel sales show potential losses, integrated players are seeing a buffer from stronger petrochem...
Vedant Poly Fabs will launch its initial public offering on November 2, aiming to raise ₹56.68 crore. The SME issue is priced at ₹88 to ₹94 per share and is scheduled to list on the NSE SME platform on November 9, 2026.
Tata Sons is primarily owned by philanthropic trusts rather than a business family. This structure separates ownership from board control to prioritize long-term stability and public interest. For investors, this model creates a distinct...