[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India’s central board on Friday took stock of the evolving global and domestic economic landscape, including geopolitical risks and financial market trends, during its 618th meeting held in Lucknow.The meeting, chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, also reviewed the performance of select central office departments, various board committees, and the…
[ad_1] Widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by US corporates could help offset the financial impact of tariffs, HSBC said in a new report, highlighting how technology is driving efficiency and reshaping business operations.The report analysed 44 S&P 500 companies and found that firms achieved median cost reductions of 1.5 per cent, alongside average productivity…
[ad_1] In an industry where star earnings often rise and fall with box-office success, Jackie and Ayesha Shroff’s early bet on television proved to be a defining financial decision. Their timely investment in Sony Entertainment Television’s Indian launch two decades ago turned into their most profitable venture, as reported by Economic Times.Ayesha Shroff, who co-founded…
[ad_1] The government has established two high-level committees comprising secretaries, technocrats and economists, with former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a full-time NITI Aayog member, as their chairperson, according to ET sources.Simultaneously, a distinct committee under Cabinet Secretary TVS Swaminathan is addressing deregulation matters at the state level.One of the Gauba-led committees aims to achieve Viksit…
[ad_1] India’s imports surpassed both the EU’s ₹105 billion and Turkiye’s ₹71 billion purchases. (AI image) India has been stepping up its crude oil purchases from Russia since the Ukraine war in 2022 – a fact that has become a fresh irritannt in its ties with the US, with American President Donald Trump imposing an…
[ad_1] India’s economic growth is projected at an average of 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, according to an Economic Times survey of 14 economists. The estimates, supported by robust government spending, stronger rural demand and a resilient services sector, are in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s forecast of 6.5…
[ad_1] Private capex to decline for FY26, says SBI (AI image) The projected private capital expenditure (capex) for FY26 shows a notable decrease compared to FY25 figures, with potential further reductions due to US tariff impacts, according to a State Bank of India (SBI) analysis.The analysis, cited by ANI, emphasises that while government expenditure has…
[ad_1] Mumbai: Market regulator Sebi is working on ways to extend the tenure of derivative (futures & options or F&O) contracts, a trouble area for the market regulator, as data show nine out of 10 retail participants lose money in this segment. Currently, retail participants trade more in weekly options contracts than in the relatively…
[ad_1] Mumbai: The RBI is re-examining how it targets inflation in its monetary policy. It has however made a strong case for continuing with existing targets. In a discussion paper released on Thursday, the RBI sought public feedback on four questions: should headline or core inflation guide policy; is 4% still the right target; should…
[ad_1] Image used for representative purposes India’s Nayara Energy Ltd., facing EU sanctions, has adapted by utilizing dark-fleet tankers for transport and limiting its crude import options to maintain operations.Indian government has expressed concern about potential disruptions to oil flows affecting national energy security. They have authorised at least one coastal tanker recently to assist…