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INCOME TAX

8
Dec

Notification No. 167/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 5599(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (b) of clause (46A) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

8
Dec

Notification No. 168/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 5600(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (b) of clause (46A) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

8
Dec

Notification No. 169/2025 (Delhi)
S.O. 5601(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (b) of clause (46A) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

RBI

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/221 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Miscellaneous) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/222 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/223 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Voluntary Amalgamation) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/2025-26/224 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Branch Authorisation) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/383 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Digital Banking Channels Authorisation) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/225 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Governance) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/226 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/227 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/228 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/229 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/230 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Debit Cards: Issuance and Conduct) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/231 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Credit Information Reporting) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/232 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Credit Risk Management) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/234 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Transfer and Distribution of Credit Risk) Directions, 2025

10
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/235 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Interest Rates on Advances) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/201 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/202 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Managing Risks in Outsourcing) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/203 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Climate Finance and Management of Climate Change Risks) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DoR/2025-26/204 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Miscellaneous) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/205 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DoR/2025-26/206 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Voluntary Amalgamation) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/207 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks - Branch Authorisation) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/382 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Digital Banking Channels Authorisation) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/208 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services) Directions, 2025 (Updated as on December 05, 2025)

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/209 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks - Governance) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/210 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/211 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks– Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/212 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/213 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Debit Cards: Issuance and Conduct) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/214 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/215 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Asset Liability Management) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/216 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/217 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/218 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Know Your Customer) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/219 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025

8
Dec

RBI/DOR/2025-26/220 (Delhi)
Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Managing Risks in Outsourcing) Directions, 2025

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INDIAN ECONOMY

More companies plan hiring in March quarter but overall hiring volumes to come down

More Indian employers plan to hire in the coming quarter despite an overall moderation in hiring volumes, especially at large enterprises, according to a survey by ManpowerGroup. Around 63% of 3,051 Indian employers said they would hire more people in the March quarter while 11% expect a decrease in hiring...

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Mexico to hit India with tariffs: Up to 50% hikes to affect Asian countries from 2026

As per a new Mexican Senate decision on tariffs, Asian countries, including China and India, will be hit with new duties of up to 50% in the new year, according to a Reuters report. The bill in question passed with 76 votes in favour and five against it. 35 abstentions were also recorded. In a move similar...

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World Inequality Report 2026: 1% of Indians hold 40% of wealth

Just 1% of Indians hold about 40% of total wealth in the country, making income inequality in India among the highest in the world and “showing little improvement”, according to the World Inequality Report 2026, released on Wednesday. The report, edited by economists Lucas Chancel, Ricardo Gómez-Carrera, Row...

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Rough outline for India-EU trade pact prepared, both sides committed to early conclusion: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that negotiations for the India-EU free trade agreement are progressing, and a preliminary outline of the pact has been prepared. He said both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal. The minister said that a rough outline of a free trade ag...

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ADB raises India growth forecast sharply to 7.2% for FY26

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday raised India’s growth outlook for 2025-26 to 7.2%, a 0.7-percentage-point upgrade driven by stronger July-September quarter performance and a clear boost to consumption following recent tax cuts. The forecast for 2026–27, however, remains unchanged at 6.5%....

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India, US trade talks gather pace confirms Commerce Min; Piyush Goyal says ‘moving towards a bilateral trade agreement’

Latest in the India-US trade deal– India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer to discuss bilateral trade and economic ties, the government said on Wednesday. In a post on X, the commerce ministry said “The two sides exchanged views on matters related to India-...

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MARKET & FINANCE

FIIs net sell shares worth Rs 1651 crore, DIIs net buy Rs 3752 crore on December 10

On Wednesday, December 10, Foreign Portfolio Investors/ Foreign Institutional Investors (FPIs/FIIs) net sold Indian equities worth Rs 1,651 crore. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought Indian equities worth Rs 3,752 crore, as per data on the exchanges. DIIs bought shares worth Rs 16,869...

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Crypto companies push total deal value to a record $8.6 billion this year

This year saw a record amount of mergers and acquisitions in the crypto world, but those gains are now being shaken by the recent drop in digital asset prices which were boosted earlier by a more crypto-friendly US administration, a Bloomberg report said. Riding that political momentum, big crypto companie...

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PM Modi wants you to claim your unclaimed money — bank deposits, insurance and MFs worth over Rs 1 lakh crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exhorted citizens to check whether they or their family members have unclaimed deposits in banks, mutual funds, insurance policies or dividends, worth over Rs 1 lakh crore. The PM said the time has come to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. Calling it a “Your Money, Your Ri...

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GLOBAL CORPORATE

Trump tariff fails to rein in China

China's trade surplus topped $1 tn this year despite US tariff pressure, data released on Monday showed. The two countries have reached a fragile truce in their trade war, and Beijing's strategy of diversifying its exports and moving into advanced manufacturing is strengthening its negotiating position. The ...

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Venezuela forced to double discount on oil to Asia due to flood of sanctioned crude

Oil buyers in Asia are demanding deep discounts on Venezuelan crude due to a flood of sanctioned oil from Russia and Iran on offer and to heightened risk of loading in the South American country as the U.S. boosts its military presence in the Caribbean, traders and other sources said. President Donald Trum...

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US ready to move forward with Indonesia deal, trade chief says ahead of bilateral talks

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said he would discuss a trade deal with his Indonesian counterpart, after an American official said an agreement reached between the two nations in July was at risk of collapsing. Greer declined to discuss the state of the trade talks with Indonesia, sayin...

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INCOME TAX

Big income tax benefits under new labour laws: How revised wage definition works in your favour

The Modi government last month implemented the 4 Labour Codes, which, among several other things, are expected to reshape how salaried Indians earn, save and pay taxes. These Codes are – Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions (OSHWC...

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RBI

RBI may maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27: Fitch

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep its policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% through the next fiscal year after a 25-basis-point cut earlier this month, according to BMI, part of Fitch Solutions. The firm also forecast the rupee at near 90/USD by this month-end and around 90.5/USD in 2026. The com...

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Banking

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

The Indian banking sector could be due for a rise in profitability after several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression. The Q2FY26 results suggest NIMs have bottomed out. Credit costs could also fall given moderating stress in unsecured retail and microfinance institutions (MFIs)....

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NBFC vehicle finance AUM to hit Rs 11 lakh crore by FY27 led by used vehicle loans: Crisil

Vehicle finance portfolios of NBFCs are projected to reach ?11 lakh crore by March 2027, growing at a steady 16–17% annually in the current and next fiscal, supported by policy measures and favourable macroeconomic conditions, according to Crisil. The AUM growth of NBFCs will largely be led by used vehicle...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

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US Posts $173 Billion Budget Deficit in November

The U.S. government posted a lower $173 billion deficit in November as tariffs on imports helped to boost revenues, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. The deficit last month was down $193 billion, or 53%, from the $367 ...

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Mexico's Economy Solid and Resilient as Domestic Risks Rise, Central Bank Says

Mexico's economy is solid and resilient, central bank chief Victoria Rodriguez said in a financial stability report on Wednesday, even as domestic financial risks increased. The banking system of Latin America's second-largest ...

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Fed's Powell Says Inflation Overshoot Caused by Trump Tariffs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the current overshooting of the central bank's 2% inflation target is mostly the result of President Donald Trump's import tax hikes. "It's really tariffs that are causing...

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Australia November Jobs Fall Most in Nine Months, Unemployment Rate Steady

Australian employment fell in November by the most in nine months, while annual jobs growth slowed sharply from earlier this year, a sign the labour market is cooling and could ease pressure for a near-term rate hike. Figures f...

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Japan's Government Reportedly Plans New Tax Breaks Despite Debt Concerns

Japan's government plans to introduce additional tax breaks to spur corporate investment, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday - a move which comes despite growing concerns in financial markets about the country's rising...

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World Bank says China's economy stayed firm in third quarter as growth hit 5.2%

The World Bank on Thursday said China's economy held firm in the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date GDP growth to 5.2% year on year. In its latest China Economic Update, the lender estimated full-year growth at 4.9% a...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Vedanta to invest Rs 1 lakh cr in Rajasthan to ramp up output

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday announced that the company will pump in Rs one lakh crore in Rajasthan to double its production across its verticals. Speaking at the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas, Agarwal said the group wi...

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Vietnam's Vingroup plans big India push with $3b investment

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government to explore multi-sector investments of up to $3 billion, signalling its expansion in India beyond electric vehicles into...

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Waaree Energies hits record 1 GW monthly solar module output in Nov

Waaree Energies on Wednesday said it has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first solar panel manufacturer in India to produce over 1 GW (gigawatt) of solar modules in a single month. This record output, achieved in ...

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Amazon ups its scale, to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030, create 1 million jobs

The world’s largest online retailer, Amazon, on Wednesday said that it plans to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030. The new commitment adds to the $40 billion the company has already invested in the country since entering th...

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Prestige Estates eyes Rs 1 lakh crore in sales as project pipeline expands

Prestige Estates is aiming for sales of about ?1 lakh crore in the coming years—roughly five times its FY25 sales—as the developer ramps up launches and builds out one of the sector’s largest pipelines. Rs 1 Lakh Crore Pipelin...

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Breather for Byju Raveendran: US bankruptcy court overturns $1 bn damages order

A US bankruptcy court has reversed a USD 1 billion damages ruling against Byju Raveendran, according to a statement from the founders of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd – the parent firm of ed-tech platform Byju’s. The Delaware Court h...

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GST

GST leaks need plugging as fake invoices surge and exporters face liquidity strain

GST 2.0 has, by and large, settled in. RBI pegs GDP growth at roughly 6.8%, and international agencies continue to endorse India's resilient growth prospects. Revenue collections remain buoyant despite significant rate rationalisations and fewer slabs. But the upbeat headline masks two persistent weaknesses: ...

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