#Indian Economy

RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50%: EMI Impact and Policy Shift

The Reserve Bank of India’s October 2026 policy review marks a decisive shift to calibrated tightening. Discover how the 25 bps rate hike impacts retail home loans, banking liquidity, and the digital fintech ecosystem.

India Industrial Growth August 2026: Factory Output Soars 8%

Moving past its traditional reliance on services, India's manufacturing backbone is taking the lead. With a massive 9% surge in factory output, the focus shifts to sustaining the private corporate capex cycle.

RBI's 5-Point Warning: Why a 24.6% Bank Buffer Might Not Save You

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms India's financial system is surviving the West Asia crisis. But he warns that today's stability often breeds tomorrow's disaster. Explore the hidden AI, debt, and cyber risks threatening the global economy.

SEBI Evaluates 20,000 Comments on CAS Reforms & Commodity Limits

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announces a critical review of non-agri commodity limits to boost market liquidity. Simultaneously, an unprecedented 20,000 market responses flood in regarding proposed changes to the Closing Auction Session (CAS

RBI MPC October 2026: Repo Rate Decision Set for October 7

India's Monetary Policy Committee convenes October 5 to 7, 2026, facing a historic policy call. With Q1 GDP growth at 7.8% & retail inflation broadening across half the CPI basket, the panel must decide whether to hold at 5.25% or hike to 5.50%.

Anup Bagchi Appointed HDFC Bank MD & CEO: RBI Approves 3-Year Term

The Reserve Bank of India has approved ICICI veteran Anup Bagchi to lead HDFC Bank. The appointment concludes a highly scrutinised CEO succession process for India's largest private lender.

One India, 28 Economic Engines: State-Wise Analysis of India’s Growth

The Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals that India’s economic trajectory relies not on a single national model, but on a federation of 28 distinct state economies—from Maharashtra’s financial dominance to Karnataka’s tech ecosystem.

RBI Absorbs ₹2.23 Lakh Crore via VRRR, Deploys ₹1 Lakh Crore OMO Sales

The Reserve Bank of India deployed a coordinated monetary strategy to tackle a ₹7.38 lakh crore banking liquidity overhang. The central bank absorbed ₹2.23 lakh crore via a 14-day VRRR auction at 5.24% while initiating ₹1 lakh crore in OMO bond

HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar Begins New Term as Q1 Profit Climbs

Vibha Padalkar begins a fresh five-year term as Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Life following IRDAI approval. The leadership continuity arrives as the insurer reports solid Q1 FY27 financial performance, including massive AUM expansion.

How India's SaaS Companies Are Scaling Globally in 2026

Driven by strong engineering talent, low operational costs, and global expansion, Indian SaaS enterprises are transitioning from budget-friendly tools to high-value AI platforms expected to hit $35 billion in valuation by 2027–2028.

SEBI Regulatory Compliance Eased for FPIs and Angel Funds

India's market regulator SEBI has introduced fresh circulars to reduce the regulatory compliance burden on Foreign Portfolio Investors investing strictly in government securities and relaxed the accredited investor timeline for angel funds now.

SEBI FIRE Cyber Reporting Framework Explained: What Changes?

SEBI’s alignment with the FSB FIRE framework shifts cyber reporting from one-time alerts to a lifecycle process. Discover what changes for brokers, AMCs, and RTAs.

Bank of Baroda Launches UPI Global QR Payments

International tourists and NRIs can now make seamless QR payments across India using home-country banking apps under Bank of Baroda's new UPI initiative.

India Claude AI Adoption Rank: 2nd in Usage, 101st Per Capita

While Anthropic data names India its second-largest market by total volume, per-capita analysis places the nation 101st globally due to income barriers and heavy concentration within the IT sector.

RBI Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%: What It Means for Your EMI, FD and the Economy

August 5, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said all six members voted to maintain the existing rate. The committee also retained its “neutral” monetary policy stance.

Bank of India Hands Over ₹1,553.50 Crore Dividend Cheque to Government for FY26

Bank of India has presented a ₹1,553.50 crore dividend cheque to the Government of India for FY 2025-26. The public sector lender reported a 14.19% rise in net profit to ₹10,527 crore during the year.

Stock Market Update Today: Sensex & Nifty Slips; What to Watch on Friday?

Indian stock markets traded weak today, with Sensex falling 479 points and Nifty slipping below 23,900. While large-cap stocks remained under pressure, selective buying continued in midcap and sectoral pockets.

International Tea Day 2026: How India Turned Tea into Chai, Culture and Livelihood

From colonial plantations to roadside chai stalls, tea has become a symbol of India’s culture, rural livelihoods, women workers, exports and everyday emotions. On International Tea Day 2026, here is why every cup of chai carries a bigger Bharat.

Rupee Rate Today Recorded 96.05 Against Dollar Amid Oil Price Pressure

The Indian rupee stayed near ₹96 per US dollar on 15 May 2026 as crude oil prices, dollar demand and global cues pressured the currency. Here’s what the rupee’s fall means for citizens, students, travellers, importers, MSMEs and investors.

India’s Economy Projected to Grow at 6.6% in FY2026-27: SBI Research Report Explained

SBI Research has projected India’s economy to grow at 6.6% in FY2026-27, down from an estimated 7.5% in FY26. While domestic consumption, credit growth and rabi output remain supportive.