Economy National

Fiscal Deficit Likely at 4.75% for FY25, Capex at ₹62,000 Crore

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2024

India’s fiscal deficit for the financial year 2024-25 is projected to be 4.75% of GDP, according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). The report also anticipates capital expenditure to reach ₹62,000 crore as the government continues its focus on infrastructure development. Sustained Fiscal Discipline Amid Economic Challenges Despite global economic

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RBI’s Gold Buying Bolsters India’s Forex Reserves

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been ramping up its gold purchases, significantly boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves. This strategic move reflects India’s efforts to enhance economic stability amid global uncertainties. Enhancing Reserve Security with Gold Amid fluctuating global market conditions, gold remains a safe-haven asset, offering stability

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India Shines in Emerging Markets with Strong Export Growth

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2024

India has emerged as a standout performer among emerging markets, driven by robust export growth and resilient economic indicators, according to the latest Emerging Markets Tracker. The country’s strong performance highlights its economic stability and recovery momentum amid global uncertainties. Export Growth Boosts India’s Economic Momentum India’s export growth remains

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India’s Forex Reserves Witness Significant Dip

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

India’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a sharp decline of $17.76 billion, dropping to $657.89 billion for the week ending November 15, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This significant dip follows a $6.48 billion decrease in the prior week, where the reserves stood at $675.65 billion. The current […]

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India Poised to Surpass FY25 Capex Target Amid Growth Optimism

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2024

India is likely to exceed its capital expenditure (capex) target of ₹11.1 trillion for fiscal year 2024-25, according to Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Seth emphasized that while inflationary pressures exist due to food prices, the government remains confident in its growth projections of 6.5% to 7% for […]

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IRDAI Chief Advocates GST Removal on Insurance Premiums

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

IRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda has suggested the removal of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums, highlighting the need for input tax credit mechanisms to ensure that policyholders benefit. Speaking at the Global Insurance Summit in Mumbai, Panda emphasized that the removal of GST should align with input tax credits to […]

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Income Tax Department Warns of ₹10 Lakh Penalty for Undisclosed Foreign Asset

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

The Income Tax (I-T) Department has launched a compliance and awareness campaign urging taxpayers to disclose any foreign assets or income earned from abroad in their Income Tax Return (ITR) for the assessment year 2024-25. Failure to comply could result in a hefty penalty of ₹10 lakh under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and […]

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Nirmala Sitharaman Acknowledges Middle-Class Relief Plea

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has responded to a social media plea urging the government to provide relief to the middle class. The request was made by X user Tushar Sharma, who expressed his concerns about the economic challenges faced by the middle-income group. Citizen’s Appeal for Middle-Class Relief Sharma, in his heartfelt message, acknowledged the […]

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India’s Middle Class Faces Crunch as Inflation Hits Spending

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

India’s middle class is feeling the pinch as persistent inflation forces urban households to curtail spending on daily essentials and discretionary items. This trend, impacting everything from fast food to consumer goods, is raising concerns about the country’s economic growth, which has heavily relied on urban consumption post-pandemic. Middle-Class Shrinkage:

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Centre Announces Rs 70,000 Crore Capex Boost for States

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

The Union government plans to release Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 crore to states in the third quarter of FY25 under its ‘special assistance for capital investment’ scheme. This initiative aims to rejuvenate state capital expenditure, particularly on infrastructure projects, following slowdowns in the first half of the financial year due to general elections.