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Indian rupee opens stronger, gold prices show upward trend

The Indian rupee opened 12 paise stronger at 85.44 against the US dollar on Monday, amid a backdrop of global economic developments and market reactions.

May 19, 2025

China's FDI proposals face stricter scrutiny in India amid tensions with Pakistan

The government plans to conduct more stringent reviews of some major investment proposals from Chinese companies to invest in India, which could delay the go-ahead for these ventures, according to an NDTV Profit report.

May 14, 2025

WPI inflation slows to 2.31 per cent in Jan as food prices ease

India's retail inflation eases to 3.16 pc in April, lowest since July 2019

India's retail inflation fell to 3.16 per cent in April from 3.34 per cent in March to its lowest level since July 2019, as food prices eased further bringing respite to household budgets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.

May 13, 2025

India surpasses Germany to become world's 3rd-largest producer of wind, solar energy

India is now the world's third-largest producer of wind and solar energy, surpassing Germany, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Friday, adding that the country's solar power installed capacity reached 107.95 GW in April this year, from 82.64 GW in the same month last year, which is a 30.7 per cent growth.

May 9, 2025

Indian households well positioned to support 6.5 pc growth over 3-5 years: Morgan Stanley

India poised to replace Japan as world's 4th-largest economy this year: IMF

India is poised to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025 with the country's nominal GDP rising to $4,187.017 billion during the year to surpass Japan's GDP pegged at $4,186.431 billion, according to the IMF's World Economic Outlook report.

May 6, 2025

Current indicators show India's economy is doing well: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran has highlighted that current indicators show the Indian economy is continuing on a high growth path despite the global challenges.

May 5, 2025

India's forex reserves rise to 4-month high

India's forex reserves surge past $688 billion mark

India's foreign exchange reserves rose for the eighth straight week to touch $688.13 billion as of April 25, according to the latest RBI data released on Friday.

May 2, 2025

Record GST collection showcases resilience of Indian economy: FM Sitharaman

The record GST collection in April showcases the resilience of the Indian economy and the effectiveness of cooperative federalism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.

May 1, 2025

Gold prices surge amid global uncertainty, could touch $3,100 soon

Gold may touch $3,300 per ounce in 2025 amid global worries; INR returns outshine USD: Report

Gold prices could climb to $3,300 per ounce in 2025, driven by concerns over slowing economic growth in the US, increasing geopolitical tensions, and rising fiscal deficits, a new report said on Wednesday.

Apr 30, 2025

Sensex closes in green during volatile trade, Nifty ends at 24,336

Indian stock market opens flat amid geo-political tensions

The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Wednesday amid mixed global cues and geo-political tensions, as selling was seen in the PSU bank and financial service sectors in the early trade.

Apr 30, 2025

India's microfinance sector projected to grow by 12–15 pc in FY26

The micro-finance sector (MFI) in India is projected to grow by 12–15 per cent in FY26 under a conservative scenario, returning to FY24 levels, a report showed on Monday.

Apr 28, 2025

India's growth story is safe, secure and stable: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, on Sunday, highlighted India's strong foreign exchange reserves and its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy, attracting both global and domestic capital.

Apr 27, 2025

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India's forex reserves reach all-time high of $704.8 billion, after four months gap

India's foreign exchange reserves have risen to the highest-level since November last year to $686.14 billion, which shows a resilient economy amid global uncertainties.

Apr 26, 2025

RBI may begin rate easing cycle with 25 bps cut, add durable liquidity: Morgan Stanley

Indian households well positioned to support 6.5 pc growth over 3-5 years: Morgan Stanley

The households in India remain well positioned to support 6.5 per cent growth over the next 3-5 years, a Morgan Stanley report said on Friday.

Apr 25, 2025

Industrial and warehousing demand in India up 15 pc in Q1 2025

Industrial and warehousing demand across the top eight cities in India remained robust at 9 million square feet (sq ft) in Q1 2025 with 15 per cent annual growth, a report showed on Wednesday.

Apr 23, 2025

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