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INDIAN ECONOMY

IMF's bullish call: Why is India sprinting when the world stumbles?

The International Monetary Fund’s latest upgrade of India’s growth forecast to 7% for both 2026 and 2027 offers a striking contrast with an increasingly fragile global economy. The IMF expects worldwide growth of just 3.1% this year, with expensive energy and geopolitical turmoil threatening to erode the resi...

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PM GatiShakti: over 400 infra projects worth Rs 20.23 lakh cr recommended for approval

Over 400 infrastructure projects of different ministries, including roads and railways, worth about Rs 20.23 lakh crore have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative, an official statement said on Tuesday. These projects have been recommended by the Network Planning Group (NPG) con...

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'Don't worry': Piyush Goyal sends a message to the world on India-US ties

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed confidence that India-US relations would continue to strengthen, describing the partnership as consequential and reassuring other countries that closer ties between New Delhi and Washington were no cause for concern. Speaking at the B...

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How El Niño and rising oil prices could push 132 million more people into poverty

Developing countries are facing a difficult economic test as rising energy prices, extreme weather risks and mounting borrowing costs threaten to increase poverty and strain government finances, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned. The UN body added that rising fuel prices, a potentiall...

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September WPI inflation surges to 11.39%; fuel, food prices climb

India’s wholesale price index (WPI) inflation rose to 11.39% year-on-year (YoY) in September from 9.92% in August, driven by higher prices across primary articles, fuel and power, and manufactured products. The wholesale price index for all commodities increased to 112.5 in September from 110.8 in August, ...

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Rising inflation, weak monsoon dampen India’s rural economic outlook

The resilient consumption demand in the economy seems to be facing a growing challenge from a weak rural sector. Analysts feel that a deficient monsoon, rising inflation and slowing wage growth are apparently dampening consumer sentiments in rural India, even as the festive season has begun. A few high-fre...

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MARKET & FINANCE

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out a record Rs 3.08 trillion ($32.73 billion) of Indian equities in nine months of calendar year 2026 (CY26) -- nearly double the Rs 1.66 trillion withdrawn in CY25. Their net investment totaled Rs 427 crore in CY24....

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India's benchmark bond breaks 4-day falling streak as value investors return

Indian government bonds snapped a four-session falling streak on Tuesday, after the yield rising to a three-year high attracted investors back to the market. A policy rate hike and liquidity withdrawal by the central bank had pushed the benchmark bond yield up by 20 basis points over four sessions. The 6.9...

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Indian bonds slip on higher oil, hawkish RBI governor comments

Indian government bonds fell in early trading on Wednesday as a fresh spike in oil prices and hawkish commentary from the central bank chief pushed traders to trim positions further. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield was at 7.3886% as of 9:45 a.m. IST, after closing at 7.3655% on Tuesday. Bond yields ris...

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RBI open to more steps to curb FX speculation, Governor Sanjay Malhotra says

The Reserve Bank of India would consider further measures, if needed, to curb speculative trading in the foreign exchange market, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in an interview on Tuesday. “The RBI is determined to do whatever is necessary to ensure orderly movement in the foreign exchange market,” Malhotra...

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Equity MF inflows jump 31%, SIPs hit record Rs 32,490 Cr in September: AMFI

Equity mutual fund inflows rose 30.6% month-on-month to Rs 38,307 crore in September 2026 from Rs 29,329 crore in August, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Monday. Small-cap funds attracted the highest inflows among equity fund categories at Rs 9,039 crore, f...

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GLOBAL CORPORATE

US Chip Stocks Extend Slide as China Memory Report, AI Spending Jitters Hit Sector

Shares of US chipmakers dropped on Tuesday, with memory-related companies leading losses as reports of a technology advance by China's CXMT stoked competition fears and added to jitters over AI spending in a sector that has rallied sharply this year. The broader Philadelphia chips index fell 1.5%, down for...

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Boeing Delivers 57 Jets in September, Highest Monthly Total for Year

Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 57 jets in September, up from 51 in August and 55 a year earlier as it works to ramp up production of its best-selling 737 MAX narrow-body. It was the planemaker's highest monthly total so far this year. Turkish Airlines' order for 100 737 MAX jets boosted Boeing's ...

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As EU Debates Local-Content Rules, Chinese Automakers Are Already Adapting

As Europe debates new local-content rules aimed at boosting local manufacturing, Chinese automakers are already building factories and supply chains across the continent, getting ahead of the measures before they have even been finalised. The European Union's proposed "Made in Europe" rules, part of a plan...

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OnMeta accelerates global expansion; signs MoU with Kazakhstan's QazPost

OnMeta, a payment infrastructure provider, has signed an MoU with Kazakhstan's QazPost to explore and develop new digital financial solutions for consumers and businesses. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Astana by both companies, according to a company statement....

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37% corporate staff out: Largest US grocery giant announces historic layoffs, bets big on AI

Kroger Co., the largest standalone US supermarket chain, announced plans to cut about 3,000 roles across its corporate workforce over the next three years as the company embraces a massive operations overhaul under newly appointed chief executive Greg Foran. The major announcement was laid out in a company me...

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INCOME TAX

India tightens Mauritius tax treaty rules to prevent misuse of tax benefits, effective August 10

The Finance Ministry has notified an amendment to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), introducing a Principal Purpose Test (PPT) effective August 10. The provision allows tax authorities to deny treaty benefits if they establish that obtaining a tax advantage was one of the prin...

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LTCG tax & STT key discussion subjects, RBI will rein in Rupee volatility: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, securities transaction tax (STT) and the taxation of different asset classes similarly remain key subjects of discussion among investors. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, she also addressed the rupee’s depreciation, ...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

Fed's Collins Sees Another Rate Hike on the Table Before End of 2026

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Tuesday she believes the US central bank will need to raise interest rates again before the end of this year to lower high inflation. Collins said she backed the rate hike ...

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China Producer Inflation Beats Forecasts as Commodity Costs Rise, CPI Lags

China's producer prices rose at their fastest pace in more than four years in September while consumer inflation edged up, as higher oil and commodities lifted factory-gate costs even as weak domestic demand kept broader price pre...

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UN Development Agency Teams up With World Bank, Others as Funds Grow Scarce

The United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday announced new initiatives to help attract investors and jobs to developing countries, which are being rocked by crises outside their control amid a sharp drop in official develop...

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US Inflation Expectations Are Well Anchored, Fed's Waller Says

The recent rise in US bond yields reflects stronger economic growth rather than higher inflation expectations, which remain "well anchored", Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Tuesday. Yields on 10-year US Trea...

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Bank of Korea Chief Says Monetary Policy to Stay Restrictive for Now

The Bank of Korea will maintain a restrictive monetary policy stance as it seeks to tame persistent price pressures, with headline and core inflation expected to stay above target for "some time", the central bank's chief said on ...

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IMF warns, AI could hit 40% of jobs worldwide – ‘No youngster wants to be a barista forever’

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping support global economic growth, but it is also putting pressure on the entry-level jobs that young people depend on to begin their careers. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Directo...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Canara Bank Q2 results: Net profit rises 8.4% to Rs 5,175 crore, NII jumps 20.5%

PSU lender Canara Bank posted an 8.4% year-on-year rise in its net profit for Q2 FY27 at Rs 5,175 crore, against Rs 4,774 crore reported in the year-ago period. On a sequential basis, its profit climbed by more than 65% as compare...

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Transformers & Rectifiers Q2 results: Profit jumps 118% as order book hits Rs 7,237 crore

Gujarat-based Transformers and Rectifiers India posted a sharp rise in its Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit, which advanced by a whopping 118% year-on-year to Rs 81.38 crore against Rs 37.35 crore posted in the year-ago period. Th...

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NTPC looks to sell green ammonia in Japan, Korea, Germany

State-run NTPC is in talks with potential buyers in Japan, South Korea and Germany for green ammonia and other green fuels, stepping up efforts to secure overseas demand as it moves its green-hydrogen business from pilot projects ...

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AI boom: Tata Power builds 2.8 GW data centre opportunity pipeline across 18 players

Tata Power is building a data centre opportunity pipeline of over 2.8 GW across 18 leading domestic and global data centre operators as India’s demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services grows. ...

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Adani Power bags 1,234 MW power supply contract from Uttarakhand

Adani Power has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Uttarakhand Power Corporation (UPCL) to supply 1,234 MW of thermal power under a long-term agreement spanning 25 years. The contract covers a net power supply of 1,234 MW at...

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $15.5 billion in India by 2032

South Korean automotive major Hyundai Motor Group on Tuesday committed $15.5 billion in investments in India between 2026 and 2032, as it looks to expand manufacturing capacity, build local research and development (R&D) capabilit...

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GST

Centre to monitor implementation of GST process reforms in states

The Centre will put in place a monitoring mechanism to ensure that process reforms introduced after the 57th GST Council meeting are implemented effectively across states, with particular attention to changes in arrest provisions, government sources told TNIE. The move comes amid earlier concerns over resi...

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FAQs in relation to recommendations of the 57th GST Council Meeting

The FAQs on the 57th GST Council Meeting provide clarifications on key GST recommendations, procedural changes and their implications for taxpayers and businesses. They cover GST registration and amendments, cancellation procedures, simplified registration for eligible e-commerce sellers, faster and automated...

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Annual Returns in the form of GSTR-9/9C for FY 2025-26

Annual Returns in the form of GSTR-9/9C for FY 2025-26 have been enabled on the GST portal from 8th October 2026. Please ensure that all returns (GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B) for FY 2025-26 are filed to enable the tile of GSTR-9/9C. Further, in case of any assistance in filing the Annual Returns, the taxpayers are adv...

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