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Rupee stands out as top performer last week in Asia despite global FX vola
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
However, the Indian rupee witnessed heightened volatility during the week and appreciated ~1.27% last week after hitting fresh all-time lows of Rs 91.09 against USD on 16th Dec'25, influenced by weak global cues from the US, major central banks policy decisions, ongoing trade negotiations, a
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"RBI delivered on most fronts": Experts hail "forward-looking" 25 bps repo
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"The accompanying liquidity-enhancing measures, including open market purchases and forex swaps, underscore the growth-supportive nature of this policy decision. The repo rate cut is expected to support growth next fiscal, as monetary policy typically has a lagged effect."
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Growth surprises push yields higher, market split on RBI MPC outcome: Unio
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Stronger-than-expected economic growth has led to hardening of bond yields, leaving the market divided over the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming monetary policy decision, a report by Union Bank of India stated.
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EAM Jaishankar warns West will be "net losers" if skilled immigration is r
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that the US and Europe could become "net losers" if they restrict skilled immigration. Speaking in New Delhi, he said Western concerns stem from past policy choices and stressed that global talent mobility brings mutual benefits, especially as
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Industry seeks rate cut as economists expect pause by RBI amid 8.2% Q2 GDP
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
As the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to announce its policy decision this week, the industry and economists remain divided on what the central bank will do.
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Delhi HC directs railways to decide on including autism in travel concessi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Railways to take a time-bound policy decision on whether autism should be included as a disability category eligible for railway travel concessions.
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NGT seeks scientific review on asbestos roofing in schools, industry says
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday has directed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to review all scientific material and global best practices within six months and take an appropriate policy decision regarding the permitting of asbestos
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"Basic mistake by this govt, foreign policy should never be made personal"
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday criticised the Centre for personalising foreign policy decisions, amid US President Donald Trump's continued tariff threats against India over its purchase of Russian oil. Aiyar urged the government to involve foreign policy experts in such cr
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Nifty, Sensex open flat amid cautious sentiment ahead of rate cut decision
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian stock markets opened almost flat in green on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of several key monetary policy decisions scheduled this week by global central banks.
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Bangladesh allows export of 1,200 tonnes of Hilsa to India ahead of Durga
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"The government has taken a policy decision to conditionally export 1,200 (one thousand two hundred) metric tons of Hilsa to India on the occasion of Durga Puja in the current year 2025," Bangladesh Commerce Ministry said in a notification late on Monday.
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"Positive statement": West Asia strategist Awwad on PM Modi's response to
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
West Asia strategist Waiel Awwad on Saturday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to US President Donald Trump's praise of India-US ties as a "positive statement", while also emphasising the need for cautious optimism in light of past policy decisions.
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RBI launches Consumer Confidence Surveys for Rural and Urban households
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun the September 2025 round of its Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS) and Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS), inviting households across the country to share their views on the economy, jobs, income, prices, and spending. These surveys provide
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