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Rupee Strengthens To ₹89.17 Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The Indian rupee appreciated by 49 paise to reach ₹89.17 against the US dollar in early Monday trade. The currency recovered after touching a record low of ₹89.66 in the previous session. The revival was supported by dollar selling by banks and improved sentiment in domestic equities. Factors Supporting The Recovery Traders said a dip […]

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Rupee Breaches ₹89 Against US Dollar, Steep Single-Day Fall

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

The Indian rupee closed at ₹89.49 against the US dollar on Friday, marking its lowest level ever and slipping past the critical ₹89 per dollar barrier. The currency fell by 78 paise from its previous close of ₹88.71, making this its steepest one-day decline since early May this year. Triggering Factors And Market Response Traders […]

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Moody’s Predicts India’s Growth at 7% in 2025

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Moody’s Ratings has projected that India’s economy will grow 7 percent in 2025, supported by steady domestic demand and ongoing capital expenditure. The agency expects growth to ease slightly to 6.4 percent in 2026, noting that India will remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Key Drivers Behind The Forecast Moody’s said […]

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India Forex Reserves Hit USD 692.6 Billion

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a strong weekly rise, increasing by USD 5.543 billion to reach around USD 692.576 billion for the week ended 14 November 2025, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. This comes after a decline of USD 2.699 billion in the previous reporting week, when reserves had […]

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India Growth Outlook At 6.5% Till 2027: Moody’s

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Moody’s Ratings expects India’s economy to grow by an average of 6.5% per year through 2027. The agency cited strong infrastructure investment and steady household consumption as key drivers while pointing out that private-sector capital expenditure remains cautious. Key Drivers And Risks Moody’s highlighted that major infrastructure spending—such as transportation, energy

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Retail Inflation Falls To Record 0.25 % In October

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation slid to just 0.25 % year-on-year in October 2025, marking the lowest reading since the current data series began in 2015. The figure is substantially below the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2 %–6 % and signals a marked easing of price pressures. Drivers Of The Decline […]

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India’s Fiscal Deficit Hits 36.5% of FY26 Target

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2025-26 financial year stood at ₹5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5% of the full-year target, the government reported. The gap widened compared to the same period last year, indicating that revenue growth is lagging while expenditure remains elevated. Revenue and Expenditure Drivers Net tax receipts during April-September […]

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India Ramps Up Financial Reforms Amid $17 Billion Outflow

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

India is accelerating key financial sector reforms after foreign investors withdrew nearly $17 billion from Indian equities so far this year — the largest such capital flight among major Asian markets. The outflow, triggered by heightened concerns over U.S. tariffs and tighter global regulation, has prompted a coordinated move by the Reserve Bank of India […]

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India’s Retail Hits ₹5.4 Lakh Crore In Festive Sales

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

India’s retail sector recorded its highest-ever festive season turnover between Navratri and Diwali, with goods sales reaching about ₹5.40 lakh crore and services adding ₹65,000 crore, according to a nationwide survey by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Growth Over Last Year This year’s numbers reflect a 25% jump compared with the previous year, […]

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Rupee Strengthens To ₹87.82 Against Dollar

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

The Indian rupee rose by 26 paise to settle at ₹87.82 per U.S. dollar on Thursday, marking its strongest level in nearly a month. The rebound came after a period of weakness that saw the currency slip past the ₹88 mark earlier this month. Intraday trend The rupee opened at ₹87.90 and traded between a […]