The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday began its Monetary Policy Committee meeting to assess macroeconomic conditions and decide on the future course of interest rates. Rate Decision Due on Friday The three-day meeting will conclude on Friday, when the RBI will announce its policy decision. The
The Indian rupee strengthened to ₹90.40 against the US dollar, gaining about 1.2% following news that the United States reduced tariffs on Indian goods as part of a trade agreement. The appreciation reflected improved investor sentiment and expectations of stronger foreign investment flows. Market Reaction and Trade Impact The currency had been under pressure in […]
New Delhi: In the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the government announced customs duty exemptions on 17 key cancer drugs and medicines to lower treatment costs for patients. The budget also extended duty-free imports to medicines and food for seven additional rare diseases. Personal Baggage Duty Reduced The tariff rate on […]
The Reserve Bank of India has announced measures to inject more than $23 billion, or around ₹1.9 lakh crore, into the banking system to ease tightening liquidity conditions. The move comes amid persistent cash shortages driven by foreign exchange interventions, tax outflows and strong credit demand. Tools and timelines The liquidity infusion will be carried […]
The Indian rupee fell to a fresh record low against the US dollar, weakening past previous lows amid strong dollar demand and ongoing selling pressure from foreign investors. The depreciation reflects continued stress in the foreign exchange markets and cautious investor sentiment. Foreign Outflows and Market Impact Sustained foreign portfolio outflows from Indian equities
The Indian rupee weakened to a fresh all-time low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, reflecting intensified risk aversion in global markets and continued capital outflows. The currency has been under pressure in recent sessions, sliding past previous lows as demand for dollars rose and investor sentiment weakened. What Drove the Decline Traders said global […]
ICICI Bank has approved a two-year extension for Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sandeep Bakhshi, deferring succession-related discussions at the country’s second-largest private sector lender. The decision extends his tenure beyond the previously scheduled end, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Board Cites Continuity The bank’s board said the
India’s second-largest private lender ICICI Bank reported a lower-than-expected net profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, as higher provisions for potential loan losses weighed on earnings. The bank’s profit fell compared with the same period last year and did not meet market forecasts. Profit and Financials ICICI Bank’s standalone net profit was reported […]
Yes Bank posted a strong jump in net profit for the third quarter ended December 31, driven mainly by a sharp reduction in provisions for bad loans. The private lender reported a significant year-on-year increase in profit, reflecting improving financial stability after years of stress. Lower Provisions Boost Earnings The profit growth was largely supported […]
The Union Government has finalised the schedule for the presentation of the Union Budget for the upcoming financial year. The Union Budget will be presented in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, while the Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29, setting the stage for detailed discussions on the state of the economy. The Budget […]















