Category: Economy
US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Uneven Inflation Cooling and Market Volatility
Global markets react cautiously as policymakers signal “no rush to cut rates,” citing persistent price stickiness and mixed labour-market indicators Dateline: Washington D.C. | 24 [more…]
Haryana Reports Slight Drop in Unemployment as Gurugram’s Urban Job Strain Continues
State-level data show labour-market improvement in rural areas while Gurugram’s youth and urban segments face continued employment headwinds Dateline: Gurugram | 24 November 2025 Summary: [more…]
Sensex Hits Historic All-Time High as Markets Surge on Strong Earnings and Global Optimism
Nifty crosses key psychological barrier; foreign investors return after months of outflows, signalling renewed confidence in India’s economic trajectory Dateline: Mumbai | 24 November 2025 [more…]
Sensex and Nifty Suffer Sharp Volatility as Global Rate Shifts, FII Outflows, and Mixed Earnings Shake Investor Sentiment
Banking and IT stocks drag indices downward; mid-cap and small-cap segments witness aggressive profit-booking as global cues remain shaky Dateline: Mumbai | 23 November 2025 [more…]
RBI Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Non-Bank Lenders and Digital Loan Apps Over Compliance Failures
Dozens of NBFCs face restrictions; several fintech lenders flagged for predatory practices, data misuse, and unreported cross-border partnerships Dateline: Mumbai | 23 November 2025 Summary: [more…]
Global Markets React Sharply as US Federal Reserve Announces Emergency Rate Cut Amid Recession Fears
Shock move sends currencies, equities, and commodities into turbulent swings as investors assess ripple effects across Asia, Europe, and emerging economies Dateline: Washington | 23 [more…]
Draft of India’s Union Budget 2026 Leaked; Tax Reform Measures and Fiscal Shift Spark Market and Political Reactions
Leak reveals government plans to restructure income tax slabs, broaden GST mechanisms, and prioritise capital-expenditure growth; official freeze on deliberations, debate intensifies ahead of formal [more…]
India’s Big Push for Infrastructure Financing: SEBI Unveils Reforms for REITs & InvITs to Power the ₹700 Trillion Vision
The securities regulator proposes sweeping changes to allow REITs and InvITs broader investment channels — aiming to unlock long-term capital for India’s infrastructure ambition, though [more…]
Income Tax Department Launches Mega Nationwide Raids: Over ₹2,800 Crore in Undisclosed Assets Found Across Real Estate, Pharma, and Education Groups
A sweeping crackdown across 12 states exposes shell companies, benami assets, hawala transactions, and suspicious political funding channels; officials call it one of the largest [more…]
Sensex and Nifty Plunge in Major Market Sell-Off as Global Uncertainty, Rupee Weakness, and FII Withdrawals Shock Investors
India’s stock markets face one of their sharpest weekly downturns of the year; experts warn of near-term volatility amid global risk-off sentiment. Dateline: Mumbai | [more…]