RBI Strengthens Cooperative Banks with Priority Sector Lending Reforms, Digital Push and Governance Changes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the Government of India, has rolled out a comprehensive reform package…
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India’s Forex Reserves Drop to $717 Billion as Gold and FX Assets Decline: RBI Data
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $717.06 billion as of February 6, 2026, according to the latest data released by…
RBI Tightens Lending Rules to Brokers: Fully Secured Loans Mandatory from April 1, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened lending rules for stockbrokers and capital market intermediaries, mandating that all bank…
India-EU FTA Digital Trade Chapter to Boost Paperless Trade, e-Invoicing and Secure Cross-Border Transactions
India and the European Union are advancing digital trade cooperation under the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by promoting…
AI Fears Trigger Sharp IT Stock Correction, JPMorgan Says Concerns Overstated
Global IT stocks have seen a sharp correction driven by rising fears of AI-led disruption across software and services businesses.…
Fitch Ratings Flags Strong Growth and External Buffers for India Despite Fiscal Constraints and Slower Global Outlook
Fitch Ratings has said that India and several Southeast Asian economies maintain strong external financial buffers and solid medium-term growth…
DAC Clears Rs 3.60 Lakh Crore Military Procurement, Boosts Make in India Push
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved defence procurement proposals worth about Rs 3.60 lakh crore on February 12, 2026.…
Indian Railways Electrification Cuts Diesel Use by 62%, Saves 178 Crore Litres in FY25
Indian Railways has reduced diesel consumption by 178 crore litres in 2024-25 compared to 2016-17, marking a 62% decline due…
Factsheet: US India Trade Deal 2026 Lowers Tariffs and Expands Energy and Tech Trade
The United States and India have agreed on a major trade framework to reduce tariffs and expand market access. The…
U.S. Cuts Tariff on Bangladeshi Exports to 19% Under New Trade Deal
The United States and Bangladesh have agreed to a major trade deal that lowers U.S. tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from…
India to Revise GDP, IIP and CPI Base Year in Major Data Update
India is set to overhaul how it measures economic growth, inflation and industrial output. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme…
India’s Bank NPAs Fall to Record Low of 2.15% in September 2025
India’s banking system has reached its strongest asset quality position in more than a decade. Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of…
India US Trade Deal Seen as Big Boost for Farmers and Exports
India and the United States have signed a major trade agreement that the government calls historic. The deal gives many…
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Big Push for Chip Self Reliance in Budget 2026
India has launched the second phase of its national chip strategy through the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, announced in the…
US and India Announce Historic Interim Trade Agreement Framework
The United States and India have agreed on a framework for a new Interim Trade Agreement. This step strengthens trade ties…
RBI Monetary Policy February 2026: Key Decisions, Growth Outlook, and Inflation Forecast
The Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee has kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. The decision was…
SEBI Removes Calendar Spread Margin Benefit on Expiry Day for Single Stock Derivatives
India’s market regulator SEBI has changed margin rules for traders in single stock derivatives. The calendar spread margin benefit will…
India and Gulf Cooperation Council Sign Terms of Reference for Free Trade Agreement
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have officially signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a proposed Free Trade…
India–US Trade Deal First Tranche Ready: What Piyush Goyal Said, Tariffs, $500B Trade Target Explained
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has shared major updates on ongoing trade talks between India and the United…
Trump Says Phone Call With China’s President Xi Covered Trade, Taiwan, Energy and Agriculture
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping spoke on the phone about trade and major global tensions as they prepare for a…
Why Did Indian IT Stocks Fall Sharply Today?
The Indian IT sector witnessed heavy selling, with the NIFTY IT index dropping nearly 6 percent. The index fell 2,315…
India US Trade Deal 2026: A Historic Turning Point for Trade Relations: Piyush Goyal
On February 3, 2026, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal described the new India US trade deal as a…
India Defence Budget 2026 to 27 Explained: Rs 7.85 Lakh Crore for Modernisation, Made in India Weapons
The Union Budget 2026 to 27 has given the highest priority to India’s defence sector. The government has focused on…
India Rare Earth Permanent Magnets REPM Scheme and Rare Earth Corridors Explained
India is building a strong domestic ecosystem for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets REPMs, which are critical for electric vehicles, wind…
Trump Claims Major US India Trade Deal and Oil Policy Shift After Talk With PM Modi
US President Donald J. Trump said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed trade, energy, and the…
