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Economic momentum picks up in December quarter on strong domestic demand:
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Economic momentum in India picked up sequentially during the December quarter, supported by festive season demand and the impact of GST rate cuts. According to the UBS India Composite Economic Indicator report, early data for January 2026 suggests that this robust momentum has continued into
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Experts see RBI's rate pause as balanced move, says focus shifts to liquid
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Economists and market experts on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintain a neutral stance was largely in line with expectations, with many highlighting a likely shift in policy focus towards liquidity managem
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Disinflation likely to persist in 2026, seven factors may push US Fed towa
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Disinflation in the United States is expected to continue into 2026, driven by a combination of weak labour market trends, fragile monetary conditions, and slowing economic activity, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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Indian manufacturing hits record high in Q3, production cost also rise: FI
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian manufacturing sector has reached a historic milestone, with the industry's performance index hitting an all-time high in the third quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to the 68th edition of the FICCI Quarterly Survey on Manufacturing (QSM) released in New Delhi today, th
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Stock market extends loss for second consecutive session
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
At close, the Sensex dropped 245 points, or 0.29%, to end at 83,382.71, while the Nifty 50 fell 67 points, or 0.26%, to settle at 25,665.60.
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Global markets enter 2026 with cautious optimism as AI, rate cuts shape ou
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The report noted that the global economy is emerging from the post-tightening slowdown of 2025 and transitioning toward a more balanced growth phase. While inflation has moderated across regions, it remains sticky enough to keep central banks cautious.
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Gold may cool in 2026 as US Fed cuts slow, but bull market seen intact: Re
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Analysts at ICICI Direct expect further US Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, and persistent concerns over rising global debt, and questions around long-term Fed independence are likely to keep gold attractive as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. "Concerns over Fed independence will
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RBI has room for 50 bps rate cut in 2026 after 125 bps easing in 2025: Rep
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India still has room for a further 50 basis points (bps) cut in policy rates in 2026, following bumper rate cuts of 125 bps in 2025, according to a report by IIFL Capital.
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Gold bull run to extend into 2026, silver to stay supported: Report
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Poland, China, and Kazakhstan have been among the most active buyers, with Poland's central bank resuming purchases after a five-month pause
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Experts say GST collections show resilience after rate cuts; point to stab
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) data of December 2025 reflects resilience in India's tax collections despite steep rate cuts earlier in the year, with imports, steady domestic demand and higher refunds shaping the overall revenue picture, stated experts reacting positively to the GST num
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RBI rate cuts, reforms to support India's growth in 2026: Invesco Report
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
However, in terms of Emerging Market (EM) Equities, Invesco report said the EM equities have the most attractive valuations relative to other regions, albeit with wide variation within EM. "We anticipate Chinese stocks to continue to outperform while India may struggle."
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Safe-haven demand lifts gold to all-time highs; Analysts see further upsid
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Analysts said the rally reflects a confluence of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors that continue to reshape investor behaviour. They believed that a weaker US dollar as well as escalating geo-political tensions are being reflected in the continuous surge in the prices.
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