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RBI's Cautious Hold: Can India Sustain Great-Power Economic Ambitions Amid Structural Headwinds and Geopolitical Shocks?

While India retains strong macroeconomic buffers such as large forex reserves, a healthy banking system, and robust digital infrastructure, economists warn that structural challenges—including weak private investment, declining net FDI, regulatory uncertainty, and sluggish job creation—could limit growth.

26 days ago

Who Is Neelkanth Mishra? Axis Bank Economist Appointed India's Executive Director at the World Bank

Who Is Neelkanth Mishra? From Axis Bank to the World Bank, IIT Kanpur Alumnus Named India's Representative

Economist Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed India's Executive Director at the World Bank for a three-year term. Currently Chief Economist at Axis Bank and Head of Global Research at Axis Capital, he will represent India on the World Bank Board, overseeing key decisions on development financing and economic growth.

27 days ago

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Why the central bank is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%;3 things to know

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 pc, maintains 'Neutral' stance

RBI is set to announce its monetary policy decision after the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Most economists expect the central bank to keep the repo rate unchanged amid rising crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

27 days ago

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Why the central bank is likely to keep repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; 3 things to know

As the Reserve Bank of India prepares to announce its latest monetary policy decision, expectations of another rate cut appear to be fading. Most experts now believe the central bank will keep the repo rate unchanged and continue with a wait-and-watch approach. Here are three reasons why.

27 days ago

SEBI Flags 1.33 Lakh Manipulative Social Media Posts On Securities Market: Govt

ICICI Bank Gets SEBI Warning Letter, FPI Rule Breach Linked To Early Fund Repatriation

ICICI Bank has received a warning letter from SEBI for allowing an FPI to repatriate funds before completing the mandatory retention period under the Voluntary Retention Route. The bank said the issue has no material impact on its financials, operations, or business activities.

27 days ago

Gold and silver surge up to 1 pc amid geopolitical uncertainty

Gold, silver trade higher amid weaker dollar, geopolitical uncertainty

August gold futures rose 0.35% to ₹1,59,052 per 10 grams, while July silver futures touched an intraday high of ₹2,64,324 per kg before turning volatile.

28 days ago

Global crude oil prices rally up to 3 pc as US-Iran tensions escalate

Crude Oil Falls Over 1% as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Boosts Hopes of Regional Calm

Global crude oil prices fell more than 1 per cent on Thursday after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, boosting hopes of easing tensions in West Asia. Brent crude dropped to $96.50 per barrel, while WTI crude slipped to $94.76 per barrel.

28 days ago

Trump outlines different options for destroying Iran's enriched uranium

US Proposes 12.5% Tariff on India, 59 Others Over Forced Labour Import Concerns

Economies with existing or committed forced-labour import bans may face a lower 10% tariff, while others could face the full 12.5% duty. The proposal also includes a special textile mechanism for certain apparel and textile imports. Public hearings on the proposal are scheduled for July 7, 2026.

29 days ago

Why Australia's shrinking wheat harvest could push up food and fertiliser costs in India

Australia's wheat harvest set to fall 26% as fertiliser prices surge; implications for India

For India, the development highlights the vulnerability of agricultural supply chains to geopolitical disruptions. Rising global fertiliser prices could increase India's subsidy burden and farming costs, while higher wheat prices may add to food inflation pressures.

29 days ago

RBI Data Shows Bank Frauds Tripled to Around $4.2 Billion in One Recent Year

RBI Data Shows Bank Frauds Tripled to Around $4.2 Billion in One Year

India's banking sector witnessed a sharp rise in the value of frauds during FY 2024–25, with reported cases increasing nearly threefold to ₹36,014 crore, according to the Reserve Bank of India's annual report. While the number of fraud cases declined, the average size of frauds rose significantly.

Jun 1, 2026

Commercial LPG Gets Costlier From June 1, Businesses Face Higher Fuel Costs

Commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased across major cities from June 1, raising fuel costs for hotels, restaurants and businesses. However, domestic LPG cylinder rates remain unchanged, providing relief to households. The revised prices for commercial and Free Trade LPG cylinders came into effect immediately.

Jun 1, 2026

Govt revises fuel export levies for fortnight beginning June 1, domestic rates unchanged

Domestic excise duty rates on petrol and diesel remain unchanged. The revision is based on international crude oil and fuel prices and is part of the windfall tax framework introduced in March 2026 to ensure domestic fuel availability amid the West Asia crisis and volatile global oil markets.

May 31, 2026

Suzlon Energy fined Rs 15.95 crore as SEBI cracks down on alleged irregularities

Suzlon Energy was fined Rs 15.95 crore, while former executive vice-chairman Vinod R. Tanti, Girish R. Tanti, former CFO Kirti J. Vagadia, and Amit Agarwal were also penalised. SEBI found that a large portion of the sale consideration was not received on time

May 30, 2026

RBI expands e-rupee pilots, starts tokenised credit deposit trial

RBI is advancing cross-border CBDC collaborations with Singapore and the UAE, while joining international initiatives to improve digital payment systems. The central bank plans to widen CBDC use cases despite e-rupee circulation remaining relatively low at Rs 1,016 crore as of March 2025.

May 29, 2026

Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts

Oil rebounds nearly 4 pc as US-Iran tensions fuel supply fears

Global oil prices rebounded nearly 4 per cent after fresh US military strikes on Iran reignited fears of supply disruptions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose to around $97.91 per barrel, while WTI crude climbed close to $92 per barrel.

May 28, 2026

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Economy News

RBI's Cautious Hold: Can India Sustain Great-Power Economic Ambitions Amid Structural Headwinds and Geopolitical Shocks?

Who Is Neelkanth Mishra? From Axis Bank to the World Bank, IIT Kanpur Alumnus Named India's Representative

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 pc, maintains 'Neutral' stance

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Why the central bank is likely to keep repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; 3 things to know

ICICI Bank Gets SEBI Warning Letter, FPI Rule Breach Linked To Early Fund Repatriation

Gold, silver trade higher amid weaker dollar, geopolitical uncertainty

Crude Oil Falls Over 1% as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Boosts Hopes of Regional Calm

US Proposes 12.5% Tariff on India, 59 Others Over Forced Labour Import Concerns

Australia's wheat harvest set to fall 26% as fertiliser prices surge; implications for India

RBI Data Shows Bank Frauds Tripled to Around $4.2 Billion in One Year

Commercial LPG Gets Costlier From June 1, Businesses Face Higher Fuel Costs

Govt revises fuel export levies for fortnight beginning June 1, domestic rates unchanged

Suzlon Energy fined Rs 15.95 crore as SEBI cracks down on alleged irregularities

RBI expands e-rupee pilots, starts tokenised credit deposit trial

Oil rebounds nearly 4 pc as US-Iran tensions fuel supply fears

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