PwC Expert: RBI Rate Cut Now Would Be 'Wasting a Bullet'
PwC's Ranen Banerjee argues against an RBI rate cut in February 2026, citing robust growth and benign inflation. Read why he believes the MPC will maintain a long pause.
PwC's Ranen Banerjee argues against an RBI rate cut in February 2026, citing robust growth and benign inflation. Read why he believes the MPC will maintain a long pause.
Elitecon International's share price rose on Jan 8, 2026, defying a market crash after announcing a strategic capex plan and a proposed merger to boost long-term growth. Read the full analysis here.
India's services sector growth moderated in Dec 2025 as demand softened, with the HSBC PMI hitting an 11-month low of 58.0. Business optimism also fell. Read the full analysis.
India's strong growth masks a worrying reliance on public capex. With private investment hesitant, the upcoming Union Budget must restore confidence through tax predictability and payment reforms to unlock long-term capital.
Indian Railways has utilised over 80% of its FY 2025-26 capital expenditure budget in just nine months, focusing on safety, capacity, and passenger amenities. Discover the breakdown of this massive infrastructure push.
A new report forecasts robust earnings growth for India's EMS, telecom, and retail sectors over the next two years, driven by domestic demand and strategic investments. Read the full analysis.
Analysis reveals state capital expenditure doubled to Rs 8.4 trillion in 5 years, driven by central loans & borrowing flexibility. The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations will be crucial for future spending space. Read more.
Hundreds of private schools in Tamil Nadu await RTE Act reimbursements for over two years. Despite govt sanctioning ₹875 crore, fund disbursement delays cripple school infrastructure. Details inside.
Ludhiana's ambitious Rs 1,144 crore private waste management plan faces strong opposition from informal workers. The decision is now with the Punjab government as the city grapples with garbage piles and poor Swachh rankings.
RBL Bank's share price surged 100% in 2025, marking its best year since listing. The rally was fueled by Emirates NBD's massive ₹26,850 crore investment and improved financials. Discover the key drivers.
India's capital expenditure upcycle is reviving, with defence, capital goods set to benefit. FPIs may return in 2026 after record outflows. Read the full analysis.
A new report forecasts a strong capital expenditure revival in India, led by the defence and capital goods sectors. Discover the key drivers and investment trends shaping the nation's economic growth.
India's private nuclear power sector could attract Rs 25 trillion. Ind-Ra suggests 25-49% private stake. Read the full analysis and its economic impact.
YES Bank will announce its December quarter (Q3FY26) financial results on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Stay tuned for key performance updates.
New project announcements hit ₹10 trillion in Q3 FY26, but growth is concentrated in power & services. Manufacturing lags, and government spending remains weak. Read the full analysis.
India's 2026 space agenda is set for a landmark year with the Gaganyaan program's crucial uncrewed test flight and a surge in private rocket launches. Discover the missions defining India's cosmic ambitions.
India's private equity and venture capital investments remained flat at $33 billion in 2025, with 1,164 deals. IT & ITeS sector led funding with $13.1B. Read the full analysis.
RBI's Financial Stability Report warns of high slippages & write-offs in private banks' unsecured loans. NBFC asset quality improves, but fresh stress builds. Read the full analysis.
UAE mandates a Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emirati private sector employees from Jan 2026. Non-compliance will block work permits and affect Emiratisation quotas. Read details.
India's economy showed remarkable strength in 2025 despite global trade wars and conflicts. However, with the private sector holding back investment, Corporate India must now renew its commitment to drive growth in 2026.
Explore how India's Viksit Bharat 2047 plan, targeting a $30 trillion economy, is driving massive infrastructure investment. Discover why thematic funds are key for investors.
MRVC commissions IIT Bombay to benchmark suburban rail costs against Metro, focusing on passenger-kilometre cost, energy use & long-term financial viability for MMR.
RVNL shares surge on railway fare hike optimism, but thin margins and rich valuations raise questions. We analyze if the stock rally matches the financial reality. Read more.
RBI data shows a 30% surge in banking fraud amounts to Rs 21,515 crore in H1 FY26, even as the number of cases fell sharply. Public sector banks bore the brunt of the value. Read the full analysis.
RBI data shows a sharp fall in bank fundraising via private placements & QIPs to ₹58,912 crore in FY26. PSBs led the decline. Explore the causes and future outlook.
Private equity investments in Indian real estate fell 29% this year to $3.5 billion, as per Knight Frank India. Read the full analysis of the cautious investor sentiment and sectoral trends.
Central Bank of India plans to increase corporate loan share to 35% by March 2026 while keeping RAM segments as core strength. MD Kalyan Kumar outlines strategy for growth in renewable energy, infrastructure.
Indian companies are depleting cash reserves for record dividends and M&A, not capital expenditure. Cash growth hits an 8-year low as capacity utilization remains weak. Discover the full analysis.
Private money lenders in Vidarbha lent over Rs 227 crore in 2025, but a mere Rs 21,000 went to farming. Explore the debt crisis and its link to farmer suicides. Read the full investigation.
The Delhi government has introduced a new fee regulation framework for private schools, aiming to ensure transparency and prevent arbitrary hikes. Learn how this impacts parents and institutions.