India Ranked World’s 4th Most Equal Society: World Bank

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

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India has been ranked the fourth most equal society in the world by the World Bank, based on its latest Gini index data. With a score of 25.5, India now ranks ahead of all G7 and G20 nations, showcasing its strides in reducing income disparity and pushing inclusive development. Gini Index

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Rupee Weakens as US Jobs Data Boosts Dollar Strength

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker at the start of the week following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report for June. The data has provided rare positive momentum for the dollar, pushing US treasury yields higher and pressuring emerging market currencies. The rupee, which last closed at ₹85.31 against the dollar, is forecast to […]

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Indian Economy Ends Q1 FY26 on Mixed Note

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India’s economy wrapped up the first quarter of FY26 with a mixed performance across key sectors, reflecting a cautious consumer environment, resilient manufacturing, and divergent sectoral momentum. GST and Consumption Trends Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June grew by just 6.1% year-on-year, the slowest pace in four years, totaling ₹1.85 lakh crore.

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RBI Fixes ₹9,628 Price for Gold Bonds; Returns Soar to 240%

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fixed a redemption price of ₹9,628 per gram for two tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) – the 2017–18 Series XIV and the 2018–19 Series IV – that are eligible for premature redemption as of July 1, 2025. This substantial payout marks one of the highest returns for […]

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RBI Governor Says India Remains a Key Driver of Global Growth

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that India continues to act as a key engine of global growth, driven by robust domestic demand, disciplined fiscal policies, and a resilient financial system. Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasised that despite global headwinds—from geopolitical tensions to trade disruptions—India maintains its competitiveness and stability.

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India Posts Q4 FY25 Surplus as Deficit Narrows to 0.6%

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

India recorded a sharp turnaround in its external balances in the final quarter of FY25, posting a current account surplus of $13.5 billion, or 1.3% of GDP. This is the country’s first quarterly surplus in over a year and reflects a significant improvement from the preceding quarter’s 1.1% deficit. Strong Services and Remittance Inflows Power […]

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RBI Directs Banks to Implement Swift 50 bps Rate Cuts for Customers

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a clear directive to all scheduled commercial banks, instructing them to promptly pass on the recent 50 basis points (bps) reduction in the repo rate to customers. The move comes in the wake of the RBI’s decision to lower the policy rate from 6.50% to 6.00%, and is […]

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GST Council Eyes Elimination of 12% Slab for Simpler Tax Regime

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The GST Council is preparing for a significant overhaul of India’s tax structure by proposing the removal of the 12% tax slab in its upcoming 56th meeting, expected in late June or early July. The move is part of a larger effort to rationalise the GST framework, reduce classification disputes, and simplify compliance for businesses […]

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RBI: India’s Economy Steady Despite Global Headwinds

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India’s economy remains on firm footing amid global uncertainties, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s June bulletin. With strong domestic demand, a healthy financial sector, and calibrated policy intervention, the nation is showing resilience even as external pressures rise. Stable Domestic Momentum High-frequency indicators for May 2025 reveal sustained robustness

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FDI Inflows Jump to $8.8 Billion in April, NRI Deposits Slow

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India witnessed a robust surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in April 2025, with inflows climbing to $8.8 billion—a 22% increase over the $7.2 billion recorded in the same month last year. The jump signals renewed investor confidence in India’s growth trajectory and has provided a crucial boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves. The […]