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RBI governor, top bankers to bring down curtains on BS-BFSI summit today

The most-awaited chat with the RBI governor will roll into the bankers' panel, bringing down the curtains on an incisive summit that ran for nine days, spanning 11 sessions

Global inflation conundrum

RBI should continue the unwinding process

States' borrowing cost declines sharply to 6.81% from 7.02%

Market borrowings by the states so far is 16 per cent less than that in the corresponding period of the last fiscal

'Toyconomy': Has new regulation translated into growth for toy industry?

Fresh rules on product standards and a steep rise in basic customs duty have altered the dynamics of the industry but not necessarily to the benefit of small players

India ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics now: SBI report

States with higher financial inclusion/ more bank accounts have also seen a perceptible decline in crime along with a meaningful drop in consumption of alcohol and tobaccos, according to the report

Indian economy will survive headwinds from a taper by US Fed, says FinMin

The Centre's fiscal deficit touched just 35 per cent of the Budget Estimates in the first six months of 2021-22

Top headlines: Amazon asks govt to nix Future-RIL deal, Bollywood returns

Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour

Indian economy likely to remain cash-dependent for many years to come

After growing at over 20 per cent for most of 2020, currency in circulation growth fell to 8.5 per cent as of October 29 this year, shows RBI data

Inflation cools in September, but inflationary pressure is building up

Crop damage, import constraints may cause vegetable inflation to spike; global commodity scenario is taking a toll on raw materials

2021-22 Economic Survey may revert to one volume after eight years

The Economic Survey sets the context in which the Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister

Five years after demonetisation: How much has Indian economy changed?

Five years after demonetisation, the share of high-denomination currency notes in the economy remains the same as it was in the pre-demonetisation period

Demonetisation, 5 years on: Key economic indicators paint a mixed picture

Today marks the fifth anniversary of demonetisation. How has the historic event impacted the economy? Let's take a look at how some of the indicators have progressed since the 2016 'note ban'

The formal push

Formalisation by itself will not drive growth

India's economic recovery gains momentum in recent months: PHDCCI

The PHDCCI Economy GPS Index for October 2021 increased to 131 as compared with 113.1 in the previous month

India ready to move into next orbit of growth: SBI Chief Khara

Khara expressed hope that capacity utilisation will improve, and help revive investment demand in the corporate sector

Rupee, bond may stay calm as Fed's $15-bn taper on expected lines

The US Federal Reserve said it would start its tapering later this month

Growth measurement crucial for kids at anganwadi centres: Centre

The Centre asked states and Union territories that growth measurement is essential for all children at anganwadi centre

Govt looks to net $30 billion in fresh funds through PLI scheme

The government itself is expecting investments of Rs 40,000 crore in speciality steel through the PLI scheme for which it has earmarked an outlay of Rs 6322 crore as incentives

Best of BS Opinion: Broadening economic recovery, nurturing horticulture

Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

Govt unlikely to meet disinvestment target: Finance Secretary TV Somanathan

'I don't expect a huge uptick in inflation. I think it will remain within the 4 to 5 per cent band', said Somanathan