Economic experts are calling on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to implement a 0.25% rate cut in its upcoming February policy review to bolster economic growth and minimize potential sacrifices in India’s recovery momentum. Growth Risks from Delayed Rate Cuts India’s economy has shown resilience amidst global uncertainties, but experts caution that delaying a […]
The Indian equity market is witnessing a significant downturn, with losses mounting to $556 billion amidst growing concerns over inflation and economic growth. This steep decline in market capitalization has raised alarm bells among investors, as key indices continue to struggle under global and domestic pressures. Economic Growth and Inflation Concerns The rout in the
India’s retail inflation eased to 5.22% in December, hitting a four-month low and remaining within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) comfort zone of 2-6%. This decline is attributed to falling food prices and improved supply chains, offering relief to policymakers and consumers alike. Food Prices Drive Inflation Decline The primary factor behind the dip […]
Mutual funds in India increased their cash allocation significantly by ₹7,000 crore in December, taking the total allocation to a record ₹1.87 lakh crore. This rise reflects fund managers’ cautious approach amidst market volatility and concerns over global economic uncertainties. Fund Managers Shift Strategy The sharp increase in cash reserves is attributed to fund
RBI may reduce forex interventions to allow rupee depreciation, boosting export competitiveness.
In a surprising development, jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking permission to declare an overseas income of $2.7 billion. Chandrasekhar, who is currently in prison for multiple fraud cases, expressed his willingness to pay taxes on the declared amount, aiming to comply with Indian tax regulations. Chandrasekhar’s
India's direct tax collections for FY2024-25 exceed budget estimates by ₹73,000-83,000 crore, though tax buoyancy shows a decline.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out ₹22,194 crore from Indian equities in January 2025, marking a significant outflow attributed to a weak corporate earnings outlook and the strengthening of the US dollar. The large-scale withdrawal reflects investor caution amid global and domestic uncertainties impacting the equity markets. Weak Earnings and Global
India's forex reserves fall by $5.69 billion, reaching $634.58 billion.
For the first time in India’s financial history, monthly inflows into mutual fund Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have surpassed the ₹26,000 crore mark. This milestone reflects growing investor confidence in equity markets and the increasing popularity of SIPs as a disciplined investment tool. Record-Breaking SIP Inflows In December 2024, mutual fund SIP inflows reached