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Circular No. 04/2025 (Delhi)
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RBI/2024-25/115 (Delhi)
Government securities transactions between a Primary Member (PM) of NDS-OM and its own Gilt Account Holder (GAH) or between two GAHs of the same PM

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RBI/2024-25/116 (Delhi)
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RBI/2024-25/113 (Delhi)
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RBI/2024-25/114 (Delhi)
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INDIAN ECONOMY

Qatar ready to fast-track investment promotion, protection deal with India

Qatar on Tuesday said it is ready to take steps to speed up the negotiations for a new bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement with India. Qatar's Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani said India has become its third largest trading partner. He added ...

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FM Sitharaman dispels gloom over capex cut worries, says no govt programme will suffer

The govt's efforts at asset building continues, which is why the capex target for this FY is higher by 10.2% than the previous year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at a post-budget interaction with stakeholders from Indian industry. It may be noted that the capex provisioned in the Budget 2025 is...

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India, Qatar to discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, investments

India and Qatar on Tuesday will discuss ways to further promote bilateral trade and investments. The issues will be discussed between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, an official statement said on Monday. Both will attend...

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US reciprocal tariff may impact India exports only by 3-3.5%: SBI Research

A 15-20 per cent tariff increase by the United States on India as part of its reciprocal tariff plan would impact India’s shipments only in the range of 3-3.5 per cent, after factoring in exchange rate depreciation, State Bank of India (SBI) Research said in a report released on Monday. US President Donal...

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Proposed BTA talks: India hopeful US will resolve tariff concerns

India is hopeful that the US will “take care” of its concerns regarding additional import levies on steel and aluminium, and the proposed reciprocal tariffs during the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) discussions that are expected to begin in the next few weeks. New Delhi is also trying to decipher what wi...

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India delivering 'good returns': FM Nirmala Sitharaman on FII selloff

The Indian economy is currently delivering good returns to investors who are booking profits, which partly explains the outflows observed in the equity market by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Monday at a post-Budget press conference. Additionally, the...

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India's exports to US increase 39% to $8.44 bn in January: Govt data

India's exports to the US rose by 39 per cent year-on-year to $8.44 billion in January, while imports grew by 33.46 per cent to $3.57 billion, according to the commerce ministry data. Cumulatively, the country's exports to the US during April-January grew by 8.95 per cent to $68.46 billion against $62.84 b...

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India’s January merchandise trade deficit at $22.99 billion

India’s merchandise trade deficit in January stood at $22.99 billion, according to a Reuters calculation based on export and import data released by the government on Monday. Economists had expected the January trade deficit to be $22.35 billion, according to a Reuters poll. Merchandise exports in January ...

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Inflation to ease further; call for another rate cut in April gains traction

With India’s retail inflation for January easing to 4.31 per cent, dropping significantly from 5.22 per cent in December, Barclays said that the Q4 CPI inflation may average at 3.8 per cent, materially lower than RBI MPC’s 4.4 per cent YoY estimate. This, it added, reinforces the projection of another rate cu...

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Contours of trade pact with US in 2 weeks

The trade agreement that India and the US have agreed to negotiate during prime minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington will not be akin to a free trade agreement (FTA), but explore ways to boost trade on a bilateral give-and-take basis. According to official sources, the contours of the agreem...

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MARKET & FINANCE

Indian markets likely resume outperformance to EMs in coming months: Morgan Stanley

Despite the selling pressure seen in the markets over the past few months, international brokerage Morgan Stanley believes that buying into Indian equities will prove rewarding if global cues don't surprise negatively. Once the correction comes to an end, Indian markets could likely resume their outperform...

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India-dedicated funds step up on redemption as focus shifts to Europe, China

The fund flow activity in the Indian equity market continues to see selling pressure for a fifth month in a row, with bulk of the selling coming from India-dedicated funds, a note by Elara Capital has said. Elara Capital’s ‘Alternate Opinion Quantitative & Alternates’ report said on February 14 that the re...

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Sebi issues comprehensive T&C for clients of investment advisors, analysts

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has mandated investment advisors (IAs) and research analysts (RAs) to disclose and obtain client consent on a more detailed set of terms and conditions (T&Cs), known as the Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). The MITC, a two-page document, has bee...

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SingTel planning to sell shares worth Rs 8,500 crore in Bharti Airtel: Reports

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) is planning to sell another tranche of stakes in Bharti Airtel through a block deal, stated a report by CNBC Awaaz on Monday citing sources. Per the report, SingTel is expected to sell shares worth $1 billion of Rs 8500 crore. While there was no official statemen...

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GLOBAL CORPORATE

US President Donald Trump unveils trade policy with reciprocal tariffs for fairness

US President Donald Trump outlined a new trade policy focused on fairness and reciprocity and said that the US would implement reciprocal tariffs, charging other countries the same tariffs they impose on American goods. Trump emphasised that this approach would address unfair trade practices, including non...

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Brazil Tax Reform to Target Dividend Payouts From Firms With Below-Average Tax Rates

The executive secretary of Brazil's finance ministry, Dario Durigan, said on Monday that an income tax reform that will be proposed by the government aims to tax shareholders who receive dividends from companies with taxation "well below" the average. Speaking at an event hosted by the American Chamber of ...

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Xi Jinping offers support to Jack Ma, other private sector leaders in China

Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting with Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs on Monday, signaling Beijing’s endorsement for a long-marginalized private sector now considered key to reviving the world’s No. 2 economy. The country’s leader drew many of the biggest n...

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INCOME TAX

No refund for late ITR filings under new income tax bill? I-T Department issues this clarification

One of the primary concerns generated by the release of the new Income Tax Bill 2025 is whether late filers will be entitled to refunds when filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) beyond the deadline. The bill, slated to be implemented from FY2026-27, contains provisions that have created uncertainty regarding ...

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Banking

Govt considering raising deposit insurance limit above current Rs 5 lakh: Official

The government is "actively considering" raising the deposit insurance limit beyond the current Rs 5 lakh, a top finance ministry official said on Monday. Days after the New India Co-operative Bank scam came to light, Department of Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju announced that such a proposal is in t...

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Co-operative banks are well regulated now: DEA Secretary Ajay Seth

The co-operative banking sector is well regulated, and a few cases of restrictions being imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should not paint a negative picture of the entire sector, said Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Ajay Seth on Monday. “Co-operative banks in the country are gene...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

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Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for first time since October 2020

Australia’s central bank on Tuesday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools. The Reserve Bank of Australia reduced the cash rate by a quarter percentage point fr...

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Indonesia President Says New Export Measure to Add $80 Billion to FX Reserves

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday signed a regulation requiring exporters of resources other than oil and gas to hold all proceeds locally for at least a year, which he said would add $80 billion to the country's for...

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Thai Q4 GDP Growth Misses Forecast, U.S. Trade Policy Poses Risks for 2025

Thailand's economy grew less than expected into the end of 2024, data showed on Monday, and analysts said hopes of an improving outlook for this year are clouded by concerns that the country's export engine could be hit with U.S. ...

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Swiss Economic Growth Accelerates in Fourth Quarter, Estimate Shows

Swiss economic growth accelerated in the fourth quarter compared with the previous three months, driven by both industry and the services sector, a preliminary official estimate showed on Monday. Adjusted for sporting events, g...

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Italy Trade Surplus Widens Y/y in December, Expands to $57.5 Billion in 2024

Italy posted a trade surplus with the rest of the world of 5.980 billion euros ($6.26 billion) in December, compared with a surplus of 5.333 billion euros in the same month of 2023, data showed on Monday. Exports rose 2.9% year...

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Bank of England's Bailey Says Inflation Is Slowing, 2025 Jump Will Not Last

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in an interview published on Monday that inflation was slowing and an expected pick-up in price growth later this year was unlikely to embed longer-term inflation pressures in the econom...

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German Cities Struggle With Budget Amid Rising Costs, Weak Economy, Survey Shows

German cities face severe financial difficulties, with most unable to present balanced budgets this year amid poor growth and high social spending, a survey showed on Monday, days before an election where the ailing economy is a k...

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Germany at Particular Risk From US Tariffs, Bundesbank Warns

Germany is particularly vulnerable to U.S. trade tariffs, which could curb growth for years to come and hold back an economy already suffering through two straight years of contraction, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on M...

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Wars Dent Israel's Economy in 2024 but Military Spending Keeps Growth at 1%

Israel's economy posted scant growth in 2024, with the war in Gaza against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas taking a toll on investment and exports, but growth is expected to bounce back this year following ceasefire deals. Gro...

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Column-Trump Tariffs Won’t Easily Derail Euro Zone Recovery, Says Klement

The euro zone is showing early signs of an economic recovery that is unlikely to be derailed by the tariffs the Trump administration has threatened thus far. But that doesn’t mean European policymakers can let their guard down. ...

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Russian Economy Is Showing First Signs of Cooling, Ifax Cites Economy Minister

Russia's economy is showing the first signs of cooling, with sales and orders falling in various sectors due to high interest rates and inflation, Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov was cited as saying on Monday by the Interfax ne...

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European Fiscal Rules Would Need Reform for Higher Defence Spending, German Minister Says

European and German fiscal rules would need to be reformed if higher defence spending was agreed among European partners, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said on Monday. "It brings little to only change one without changin...

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UK economy still 'static' even amid strong growth figures in 2024, says Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has poured cold water over the prospects of the UK economy after strong growth figures towards the end of 2024 had brought in more and more hope for the UK economy. However, Bailey is of the ...

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Dissanayake govt unveils first budget, eyes 5% growth for Sri Lanka in 2025

The Sri Lankan economy is expected to grow at 5 per cent in 2025, President Anura Dissanayake said Monday while presenting the budget for this year. This is the first full-year budget presented by the National People's Power (N...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Tesla expands operations in India: Job openings signal market entry

Tesla Inc. has initiated recruitment in India, indicating its imminent market entry following the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and its chief executive officer Elon Musk in US. The company advertised 13 positions...

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No halt on Skoda Auto Volkswagen consignments over Rs 11,000 crore tax demand: Customs dept to Bombay HC

The Customs Department informed the Bombay High Court on Monday that it will not stop any consignments belonging to Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd in light of the ongoing tax dispute, which involves a demand of over $ 1.4 bil...

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ABB India Oct-Dec quarter net profit rises 56% to Rs 528.41 crore

India-listed entity ABB India reported a 56 per cent rise in its net profit for the October-December 2024 period, driven by higher revenue. The company’s net profit for the quarter under review stood at Rs 528.41 crore, up fro...

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NTPC to invest $62 bn in 30 GW nuclear power expansion over 20 years

Indian state power company NTPC is looking to build 30 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity over the next two decades, three times more than expected, at a cost of $62 billion, three sources said. The country's top power produc...

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GST

Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration Applicants of Jharkhand and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

This is to inform taxpayers about recent developments concerning the application process for GST registration. It is advised to keep the following key points in mind during the registration process. 1. Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017 has been amended to provide that an applicant can be identified on the c...

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