India’s Economy Set for Stable Growth; Repo Rate Likely to Remain Unchanged Until 2027

New Delhi: India is expected to maintain steady economic momentum over the next two years, with GDP growth projected at 6.5 per cent in 2026 and 6.4 per cent in 2027, keeping the country among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, according…

India Set to Slash Import Duties on EU Cars as Free Trade Deal Nears Conclusion

New Delhi - India is preparing to significantly reduce import duties on cars manufactured in the European Union as part of a long-pending free trade agreement, which could be announced as early as Tuesday, according to reports.

Under the proposed…

India’s Tax-to-GDP Ratio Touches 19.6%, Structural Reforms Crucial for Further Improvement: Report

New Delhi- India’s combined tax-to-GDP ratio has climbed to 19.6 per cent, bringing the country on par with several major global economies and underscoring steady improvements in tax collection efficiency, according to a report by Bank…

Hitachi Energy India Receives Rs 26.07 Crore Income-Tax Demand

Mumbai: Hitachi Energy India Limited on Saturday said it has received a tax demand notice of Rs 26.07 crore from the Income-tax Department for the assessment year 2022–23.

In an exchange filing, the company said the demand comprises Rs…

Silver’s 200% Surge Strengthens Near-Term Outlook for Gold: Report

New Delhi - Silver’s extraordinary rally of more than 200 per cent over the past 12 months — far outpacing gold’s roughly 80 per cent rise — has created favourable near-term conditions for gold, according to a new report.

Sensex, Nifty End Higher, Snap Three-Day Losing Run

Mumbai - Indian equity markets closed higher on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak, supported by positive global cues and easing geopolitical concerns that lifted investor sentiment.

Market confidence improved after US President Donald…

India’s Deal Market Shows Strong Resilience with $133 Billion in Transactions, Up 21%

New Delhi: India’s deal ecosystem remained robust in 2025, recording 2,658 transactions valued at $133 billion, reflecting a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in deal volumes and a 13 per cent rise in deal values, according to a report released…

India, European Union Poised to Finalise Free Trade Agreement by January 27

India and the European Union (EU) are on the verge of concluding a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with a formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after India’s Republic Day celebrations. Senior EU leadership will be in New Delhi…

Homes Priced Above Rs 1 Crore Account for 63% of India’s Housing Market in 2025

Mumbai: India’s housing market continued to show strong signs of premiumisation in 2025, with homes priced above Rs 1 crore increasing their market share to 63 per cent, up from 53 per cent in 2024. This shift highlights buyers’ growing…

Stock Market Outlook for Next Week: Q3 Earnings, India-US Trade Developments and Global Cues to Drive Volatility

Mumbai: Indian equity markets are expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors closely monitor December quarter (Q3) corporate earnings, developments in India-US trade relations, and key global economic indicators from the United States.