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India's economy to clock robust 6.6 pc growth in FY26 despite external headwinds: IMF

Union Budget 2026-27: CII outlines 4-point strategy for macroeconomic stability

According to a CII statement, at the core of the roadmap is adherence to the government's debt glide path targeting 50 per cent (plus or minus 1 per cent) of GDP by FY31. Maintaining Central debt at roughly 54.5 per cent of GDP and the fiscal deficit at 4.2 per cent of GDP in FY27 will preserve macro credibility while supporting growth. Dec 25, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold and silver bring cheers for investors, 2026 outlook remains strong

Silver prices surged by more than 137 per cent -- outperforming gold -- which also posted a strong gain of around 68 per cent this year. With equity markets facing volatility, both metals strengthened their position as preferred safe investment options, but silver clearly outshone all traditional choices. Dec 25, 2025
The transaction values Castrol at about $10.1 billion, including debt. After the deal, BP will continue to hold a minority stake in Castrol through a joint venture structure.Following the announcement, shares of Castrol India surged about 8 per cent in ea

BP sells 65 pc stake in Castrol for $6 billion

The transaction values Castrol at about $10.1 billion, including debt. After the deal, BP will continue to hold a minority stake in Castrol through a joint venture structure. Following the announcement, shares of Castrol India surged about 8 per cent in early trade and were quoted at around Rs 201 per share. Dec 24, 2025
MSME

Indian SME growth agenda 2026: From compliance relief to competitive power

India does not need more SMEs. It needs stronger SMEs. The Indian SME Growth Agenda 2026 must pivot decisively from counting enterprises to increasing net value added, from compliance obsession to capability building, from credit volume to credit quality, and from survival to scalability. Dec 24, 2025
The report from JM Financial noted that the rupee depreciated about 6 per cent in 2025 compared to the historical average annual depreciation of roughly 3.5 per cent, citing FII outflows and trade‑deal overhang with the US.

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

"The volatility of INR, as measured by higher prices in the coefficient of variation, moderated in November from a month ago and remained relatively lower that most currencies. In December so far (up to 19), the INR depreciated by 0.8 per cent over its end-November level," according to the Bulletin. Dec 23, 2025
Gold, silver prices dip on MCX ahead of US Fed meeting

Gold rises to record high over strong safe haven demand

In 2025, gold has seen a meteoric rise, up around 67 per cent amid geopolitical uncertainties and tariffs. According to analysts, gold and silver prices advanced last week and began the new week by touching fresh lifetime highs in both domestic and international markets. Dec 22, 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman discusses AI-led reforms, procedural simplification at Finance Ministry Chintan Shivir

All Secretaries of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Chairmen of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India were also present, besides senior officers from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and associated departments. Dec 20, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold slips on MCX after BOJ rate hike

Softer inflation data from the United States also weighed on prices, even though gold is usually seen as a hedge against rising inflation. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery were trading 0.56 per cent lower at Rs 1,33,772 per 10 grams during early trade. Dec 19, 2025
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