#Indian Economy

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.