Economy

US midterm results may ease India's oil import bill, but tariff risks stay

Democrats' gains in the US midterm polls have raised hopes of easing tensions with Iran and lower crude prices, potentially benefiting India, though uncertainty over sanctions and tariffs persists

ILO working on study to map gender wage gap in India via detailed analysis

ILO study to examine India's gender wage gap, focusing on pay discrimination, workplace practices and differences in job roles and designations

October retail inflation may have breached RBI's 6% upper limit: BS poll

Retail inflation is expected to rise to 6.05% in October, crossing the RBI's upper tolerance limit for the first time since October 2024, as food prices harden.

DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe into aluminium extrusion imports

The DGTR will investigate aluminium extrusion imports from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand, which account for about 90 per cent of imports, amid allegations of injury to local firms

CPSEs achieve 60% of FY27 capital expenditure target in April-October

Capital expenditure by 63 CPSEs rose nearly 13 per cent to ₹5.03 trillion during April-October, with railways, highways and energy companies among the leading spenders.

Bond yields fall as oil prices soften amid easing geopolitical concerns

The benchmark 10-year government bond yield fell nearly 4 basis points to 7.15 per cent as Brent crude prices declined, while the rupee weakened against the dollar on Monday.

India, EU step up tech and investment ties ahead of landmark trade pact

Ahead of the proposed free trade agreement next month, India and the EU agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, semiconductors, quantum technology and biotechnology.

Central PSUs pledge ₹2 trn investment in UP's thermal, clean energy sectors

The investment commitments have been made by marquee PSUs including NTPC Limited, IOCL, NPCIL, Coal India, BPCL etc

FPI inflows into FAR G-Secs rise nearly ₹8K cr as rupee gains, yields ease

FPI holdings in FAR government securities rose to ₹3.65 lakh crore on November 9, supported by a stronger rupee and easing bond yields.

Govt extends deepsea oil, gas block bidding deadline again to December 10

The seventh extension for OALP-X and third for OALP-XI gives investors more time to assess the government's Samudra Manthan scheme

India's oilmeal exports fall 28.5% as soymeal loses to Brazil, Argentina

Soybean meal exports plunged 73 per cent to 2,05,000 tonnes from 7,57,000 tonnes a year earlier

Weekly policy watch: Retail inflation, forex reserves and deposits in focus

India's policy agenda this week will centre on retail inflation, forex reserves and bank deposit growth

Rupee, bond outlook in Samvat 2083 hinges on West Asia, inflation, flows

The rupee could strengthen to 92 per dollar if the US-Iran conflict eases, while bond yields may trade at 7-7.5 per cent amid inflation risks, rate hikes and capital flows.

Ten years after demonetisation, puzzles persist between cash and clicks

A decade after demonetisation, digital payments have surged, but cash has returned to circulation, highlighting India's cash paradox

Women hold 2/3rd of Mudra accounts, get only 43% of fund disbursed

Government data shows women held 370.7 million Mudra accounts but received only 43 per cent of disbursements, with average loan amounts far lower than those for other borrowers

Eway bill generation hits fresh record of 156.2 million in October

E-way bill generation rose 23.14 per cent year-on-year to 156.21 million in October, reflecting stronger festive demand, higher goods movement and improved GST compliance

States' capital outlay may rise 10-12% to ₹8.5 trillion in FY27: Crisil

Higher central support under the SASCI scheme and improved fiscal headroom are expected to boost states' capital spending, with urban infrastructure driving growth in H2FY27

Pressure on rupee continues in Samvat 2082; 10-year bond yields harden

The rupee depreciated 6.37 per cent against the dollar in Samvat 2082 amid FPI outflows and global uncertainty, while the benchmark 10-year bond yield rose 69 basis points

Vice-President Radhakrishnan to be chief guest at Ayodhya Deepotsav

Ayodhya is preparing for a record diya-lighting event on Saturday, with foreign tourists and cultural troupes arriving as officials step up security and crowd management measures.

Rupee hits six-month high of 93.91 against dollar on oil price decline

The rupee gained 0.60 per cent to close at 93.91 against the dollar on Friday, its highest level since April 22, supported by falling crude oil prices and foreign equity inflows