Economy News

Home, auto and MSME loans to get cheaper as SBI cuts lending rates from December 15

The bank reduced the rate on 2 to less than 3 years tenor to 6.40 per cent from 6.45 per cent. Senior citizens will receive a 50 bps premium over it, and their rate was cut to 6.90 per cent from 6.95 per cent. Other retail term deposit slabs were kept unchanged, a statement said.

Dec 13, 2025

Cabinet gives go ahead to 100 pc FDI in insurance sector

The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 is likely to be introduced during the ongoing winter session of Parliament which draws to an end on December 19.

Dec 12, 2025

Govt exploring FTAs, RBI trade relief measures to mitigate US tariff impacts on textiles

Credit Guarantee Scheme for exporters and export promotion initiatives including a new Export Promotion Mission and GST reforms are other measures to mitigate the impact of US tariffs, MoS Pabitra Margherita said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Dec 12, 2025

India's forex reserves up by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion, gold reserves jump

Gold reserves increased by $1.188 billion to $106.984 billion during the week, the Central Bank said. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by $93 million to $18.721 billion.

Dec 12, 2025

Rupee slides over weak global cues, FII outflows

The strong demand for the US currency is adding to the pressure on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.43 against the dollar and soon dropped to 90.56.

Dec 12, 2025

Gold, silver prices dip on MCX ahead of US Fed meeting

Gold edges up, silver slips after record high

"MCX Gold has broken out to lifetime highs, trading near Rs 1,32,776 inside a tightening ascending wedge with firm support at Rs 1,31,400," analysts stated.

Dec 12, 2025

NSE warns investors against 5 individuals running unauthorised investment tip channels

The exchange said that these persons offer to handle investors' trading accounts, assuring them guaranteed returns. They operate through YouTube channels -- Profit Trading, Trade Room Official, Profit Maximisers and other social media and communication channels.

Dec 11, 2025

Akasa Air, Air India Express slide further into losses, shows govt data

IndiGo remained the strongest performer, posting a profit of Rs 72,53.3 crore in FY 2024-25 after earning Rs 81,67.49 crore the year before. However, the airline's market cap has eroded by over

Dec 11, 2025

Adani Electricity wins all 15 'Gold' awards at QCFI's 39th annual quality convention

The convention, which took place in Mumbai, was a significant event, drawing a total of 248 teams and over 1,200 delegates from 40 prominent organisations, including Adani Electricity, BEL, JSW, CEAT, Mazagaon Dock, Tata Steel, RCF Limited, Mother Dairy, Sunpharma, Deepak Fertilizer, Indian Navy, and NTPC, among others.

Dec 10, 2025

RBI governor urges banks to lower intermediation costs, improve efficiency

"The governor noted that the 125 basis point easing, combined with greater use of technology, should translate into lower intermediation costs and higher efficiency, thereby supporting sustainable growth and deeper financial inclusion," the official statement from RBI said.

Dec 10, 2025

IPO Boom 2025: India's IPO market set to cross Rs 1 lakh crore for third time

India's IPO proceeds hit record Rs 1.77 lakh crore in 2025

India's financial markets are heading into 2026 with renewed confidence, with notable surges in recent months and a resilient macroeconomic environment. This sharp turnaround was fuelled by multiple domestic triggers, including the GST 2.0 rate rationalisation that accelerated consumption across discretionary categories, a surge in manufacturing activity reflected in a two-month high PMI of 58.4.

Dec 9, 2025

India records highest-ever exports in H1 FY26

Overall exports in the first half of FY 2025–26, covering April to September 2025, reached $ 418.6 billion, rising from $ 395.7 billion in the same period last year, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Ministry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.

Dec 9, 2025

Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold, silver open flat ahead of the US Fed policy outcome

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold February contracts were unchanged at Rs 1,29,978 per 10 grams during early trade. "In the domestic market, MCX Gold (Feb) is trading near Rs 1,29,952, closely tracking the global uptrend while also receiving support from rupee weakness," market experts said.

Dec 9, 2025

Centre, RBI protecting citizens from exploitation by unauthorised loan apps: Sitharaman

The government has been constantly engaging with the RBI and other concerned regulators and stakeholders to curb the operations of unauthorised digital loan apps in the country. The Central Bank has operationalised a directory 'Digital Lending Apps (DLAs)' on its website, consisting of all DLAs deployed by regulated entities (REs) of RBI.

Dec 9, 2025

Airfares skyrocket across India amid IndiGo's massive disruptions

IndiGo shares sink over 6.5 pc amid ongoing flight disruptions

The stock recovered partially later in the morning. Around 9:45 a.m., it was trading at Rs 5,159.50, still down by Rs 211 or 3.93 per cent. The sell-off came after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) extended the deadline for IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to respond to a show-cause notice regarding the airline's recent operational disruptions.

Dec 8, 2025

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Economy News

Home, auto and MSME loans to get cheaper as SBI cuts lending rates from December 15

Cabinet gives go ahead to 100 pc FDI in insurance sector

Govt exploring FTAs, RBI trade relief measures to mitigate US tariff impacts on textiles

India's forex reserves up by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion, gold reserves jump

Rupee slides over weak global cues, FII outflows

Gold edges up, silver slips after record high

NSE warns investors against 5 individuals running unauthorised investment tip channels

Akasa Air, Air India Express slide further into losses, shows govt data

Adani Electricity wins all 15 'Gold' awards at QCFI's 39th annual quality convention

RBI governor urges banks to lower intermediation costs, improve efficiency

India's IPO proceeds hit record Rs 1.77 lakh crore in 2025

India records highest-ever exports in H1 FY26

Gold, silver open flat ahead of the US Fed policy outcome

Centre, RBI protecting citizens from exploitation by unauthorised loan apps: Sitharaman

IndiGo shares sink over 6.5 pc amid ongoing flight disruptions

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