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RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India's growth: Economists

RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India's growth: Economists

Economists said the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent reflects a favourable assessment of India's growth and inflation outlook. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its first policy review of 2026, opted for a pause, which analysts expect to continue in the near term amid a positive cyclical upswing and confidence stemming from the conclusion of multiple trade deals. Feb 6, 2026
India America Trade

India–USA trade deal: Geoeconomic realignment decades in the making

The India–USA trade deal signed in February 2026 is not a conventional tariff reduction treaty. It is a tectonic realignment of economic strategy and geopolitical calculus blending market incentives with energy security, alliance signalling, and industrial competitiveness. Feb 4, 2026
Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth over short-term appeasement: Report

Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth over short-term appeasement: Report

The Union Budget 2026–27 focuses on long-term, durable growth rather than short-term market appeasement, emphasising fiscal discipline and execution certainty, according to a PL Wealth report. The outlook remains positive for infrastructure, manufacturing, defence and select export sectors, while near-term market volatility and sectoral rotation may persist. Feb 4, 2026
Apple's iPhone exports from India cross $50 billion under PLI scheme

India's smartphone market value grows 8 pc in 2025, Apple logs highest ever share

Apple emerged as the biggest winner, recording its highest-ever value share at 28%, with the iPhone 16 becoming the top-shipped model. Vivo led the market in volume with a 20% share, followed by Samsung, which benefited from strong demand for its Galaxy S series. Motorola was the fastest-growing brand by volume, while CMF topped the sub-brand growth chart. Feb 2, 2026
Budget 2026-27: New income tax act 2025, reduced TCS rates, tax holiday for foreign cloud firms

'Criticism welcome, but bring facts': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Rahul Gandhi, says Budget prioritises MSMEs & rural India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday rebutted Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Union Budget, saying it focuses on MSMEs, farmers, women entrepreneurs, and rural workers amid global uncertainty. She said political criticism is welcome but must be backed by facts. Gandhi had termed the Budget blind to issues like unemployment, farmers' distress, and falling manufacturing. Feb 1, 2026
Budget 2026-27 aimed at empowering poor and increasing farmers' income: PM Modi [Watch]

Budget 2026-27 aimed at empowering poor and increasing farmers' income: PM Modi [Watch]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 will empower the poor, increase farmers' income and strengthen villages while boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. Addressing a gathering in Jalandhar on Sant Ravidas Jayanti, Modi said the budget focuses on youth and women power. The budget was presented earlier in Parliament by FM Nirmala Sitharaman. Feb 1, 2026
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