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RBI raises India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1% from 6.7% while raising the repo rate and adopting a calibrated tightening stance.
RBI hikes repo rate to 5.5% for the first time since February 2023 and shifts stance to calibrated tightening amid rising inflation risks.
The government is considering GST reforms for e-commerce, service exports and compliance, including same-tax treatment, faster refunds and annual filing.
A 50-30-20 budget can help salaried investors decide how much of their income to put into SIPs, savings and debt repayment.
Health insurers are considering a 10% co-payment on hospitalisation claims from 2027, which could make emergency savings more important.
Forgot to withdraw your PPF balance after 15 years? Here are the rules on interest, five-year extensions and fresh contributions.
India-US trade talks have reached a plateau, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying further concessions may be difficult.
G7 nations and the EU will release 100 million barrels of emergency fuel as the Hormuz crisis and war disrupt global diesel supplies.
Seven money-related changes are taking effect or being reviewed in October, covering FDs, UPI, NPS, LPG subsidies, SBI ATMs and tax compliance.
The government cut export duties on diesel and ATF for October 1-15 while keeping petrol’s export levy unchanged at ₹0.5 per litre.
India’s gross GST collections rose 14.7% year-on-year to ₹2.04 lakh crore in September, while net revenue increased 18.1%.
Bernstein has cut PB Fintech’s target price by 53% to ₹1,085, citing the impact of proposed IRDAI commission changes and business-model risks.
IRDAI has proposed tougher checks against insurance mis-selling. Here is what policyholders should check before buying or continuing a policy.
IRDAI has proposed lower expense limits, product-specific commission caps and tighter distribution rules to reduce insurance costs.
Bernstein estimates a 38% FY30 profit hit for PB Fintech under a worst-case insurance regulation scenario but retains its Rs 2,310 target.
MCX silver fell Rs 7,202 to Rs 2.27 lakh per kg as oil prices, higher US yields and a stronger dollar pressured precious metals.
The EPF wage ceiling has risen from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, potentially increasing PF contributions and retirement savings for eligible employees.
Proposed lower insurance commissions have sparked a debate over whether the savings will benefit insurers, distributors or ultimately policyholders.
The October 7 GST Council meeting is expected to focus on process reforms, e-invoicing and ITC rules rather than another major rate overhaul.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says UPI MDR is not a government charge and should not be passed on to consumers.
