India is set to witness a key economic milestone as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament. As one of the most significant annual financial statements of the country, the Union Budget outlines the government’s fiscal strategy, revenue generation plans, expenditure priorities, and policy direction for the coming financial […]
The latest economic estimates from the government project that India’s GDP will grow between 6.8 % and 7.2 % in the fiscal year 2026–27, reflecting resilience in domestic demand and sustained investment activity. Despite global uncertainties such as weak exports and geopolitical risks, policymakers remain optimistic that internal economic drivers will uphold healthy expansion, making
Gold premiums in India have climbed to the highest levels since 2014, with premiums at around $121 per ounce — driven by strong investment demand ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27 and speculation about potential changes in import duties. Despite international gold prices remaining high and retail jewellery demand softening due to price volatility, investors
Vedanta Ltd., one of India’s largest diversified resource firms, has announced plans to list four of its newly demerged business units on stock exchanges in India by mid-May 2026. The demerger separates Vedanta into independent entities focused on steel and ferrous metals, oil and gas, aluminium, and power, with the parent company retaining the base
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred its plan to mandate climate-related financial risk disclosures for banks — a policy originally being considered to strengthen environmental risk reporting. Although voluntary guidelines had been drafted, concerns over compliance costs and lack of coordination with market regulators like SEBI prompted the delay. This move may slow
As India gears up for the Union Budget 2026–27, expectations are high that structural economic reforms will take centre stage. Government sources suggest the upcoming budget will focus on bolstering growth amid global uncertainties, with a renewed emphasis on macro-economic stability and long-term development priorities. Policymakers are reportedly weighing measures to incentivize investment and enhance
India and the European Union have finalized a landmark trade agreement aimed at slashing tariffs on a wide range of goods, including automobiles, spirits, and textiles. This major pact — hailed as transformative for bilateral commerce — is expected to boost exports, improve market access for Indian products in the EU, and accelerate foreign direct
PNB Housing Finance, one of India’s major non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), recently reported an 8% rise in net profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, reaching ₹5.20 billion. This growth was supported by solid loan expansion, particularly in smaller cities and emerging markets where credit demand has surged. Revenue increased nearly 9%, and net
India is poised for an exceptional year in initial public offerings (IPOs), with Equities markets gearing up for one of the largest IPOs in the nation’s history — the Reliance Jio Infocomm listing. Projected to raise up to $4 billion for a 2.5% stake, the Jio IPO is expected to be a flagship deal that
In its recent outlook comments, the Reserve Bank of India reiterated that India will remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, even amid global uncertainties and shifting trade dynamics. The central bank’s assessment underscores sustained domestic demand, strong services growth, and resilient industrial activity as key pillars supporting the growth trajectory. This optimistic outlook from India’s
