Despite improvements in the current account deficit, muted net foreign direct investment (FDI) and continued outflow of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) suggest that the overall balance of payments (BoP) will continue to face pressure, said a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.
Core inflation edged higher in February, mainly due to a surge in gold prices, but the stabilization of global edible oil prices and expectations of a normal monsoon suggest a favourable food inflation trend in the coming months.
Out of 23 manufacturing industries, 19 recorded positive momentum, an improvement from 16 in the previous month. Additionally, higher government spending in January provided further support to industrial growth, and the outlook remains favourable for meeting budget targets.
The quick commerce sector will be a key beneficiary of the income tax cut announced in the Union Budget 2025, as it will trigger strong consumption growth among middle-class consumers, an ICICI Securities report anticipated.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 3: AiVANTA, a Mumbai-based MarTech leader in AI-powered, personalized video solutions, has announced its expansion into Dubai, marking a significant milestone in its mission to transform customer engagement through innovative technology. The move aligns wi
"Taking into consideration the improved profitability, we expect GVA output for both manufacturing and services to pick-up in Q3," ICICI Bank Global Markets report added.
The consumption and financial services stocks leading in inclusions in Nifty 50 index over the last seven years, while industrial & capex and defensive sector stocks were the most excluded, highlights a report by ICICI Securities.
Leading cloud service providers, or hyperscalers, are witnessing a strong demand for AI-driven solutions, prompting them to maintain high capital expenditure (capex) commitments.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable assets valued at Rs 32.57 lakh belonging to Narendra Kumar Chettri and his wife Jayanti Thapa and other individuals in connection with the fraudulent siphoning of funds from the Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and E
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged in its policy announcement on Wednesday night (IST), according to a report by ICICI Bank.
The international crude price outlook for 2025 will be driven by the prospect of an escalation in the trade war that is expected to depress Chinese demand, as per a report by ICICI Bank. The outlook also hinges on US President Donald Trump's energy policy regime.