RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta highlights India's robust macroeconomic fundamentals, noting significant improvements in recent years, including fiscal consolidation and external sector resilience.
The CCEA approved increasing Powergrid's equity investment ceiling in subsidiaries from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 7,500 crore to fund large transmission projects and renewable energy evacuation, supporting India's 500 GW non-fossil capacity target.
The Indian rupee depreciated by 6 paise to close at 90.95 against the US dollar, driven by a sharp decline in domestic equities and uncertainties surrounding the India-US trade deal, with foreign fund inflows providing limited support.
Gold futures slipped 0.31% to Rs 1,61,102 per 10 grams on MCX as global uncertainty over US tariffs weighs. International Comex gold also fell 0.54%. Check current gold rates across major Indian cities.
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India is set to introduce a new GDP series to improve growth calculation accuracy, addressing discrepancies from low nominal GDP and wholesale inflation.
India's GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 8.1% in Q3 FY26, according to an SBI report, driven by strong domestic demand. The first advance estimates project 7.4% growth for the full fiscal year FY26.
India will release its first GDP data using a revised national accounts series this week, incorporating double deflation and more price indices to improve accuracy and address economist concerns.
The 16th Finance Commission's revised devolution criteria offer relief to states like Karnataka, addressing historical grievances over resource allocation and fiscal fairness in India's federal structure.
Gold prices gained over 1% last week, supported by a weaker US dollar and Middle East tensions. Analyst Praveen Singh predicts further gains if dollar weakness persists, with key resistance at $5,150.
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Global equities tumbled on Monday, driven by sharp declines on Wall Street and European markets after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling, intensifying trade uncertainty.
The latest budget emphasizes care infrastructure as a key strategy to address the persistent gap in women's labor force participation, particularly in urban areas and high-productivity sectors.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasizes that high-quality, sustainable growth is crucial for India to become a $30-35 trillion economy by 2047, focusing on innovation and global competitiveness.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated it is premature to evaluate the economic impact of recent US tariff changes, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and strategic responses.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the critical role of MSMEs in India's economic development, noting they support over 7 crore enterprises and benefit 31 crore people nationwide.
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The Indian government has set an ambitious target to achieve Rs 16.72 lakh crore from 12 key sectors over the next five years under the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, focusing on infrastructure and public assets.
New York leads global billionaire cities in 2026 with 129 billionaires, while Mumbai and New Delhi represent India's growing wealth creation on the world stage according to Hurun data.
Gold prices moved higher on Monday, tracking firm trends in domestic futures markets and supported by global cues. Key cities like Delhi and Mumbai saw significant gains in 24K and 22K gold rates.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated it's too early to comment on US tariff changes, with the commerce ministry reviewing the situation for potential economic effects on India.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attributes gold price increases to central bank purchases and seasonal demand, assuring government vigilance amid global tariff shifts.
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The Indian rupee appreciated by 21 paise against the US dollar in early trade, opening at 90.76 and strengthening further to 90.73, reflecting positive market sentiment.
Gold and silver prices are poised for a rally due to geopolitical tensions, US tariff hikes, and safe-haven demand. Analysts predict gold may reach Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams.
Maharashtra ranks as the seventh least-unemployed state in India with a 13.1% youth unemployment rate, but female joblessness has surged sharply to 19.1%, driven by rural spikes and demographic factors according to latest PLFS data.
American investors have pulled $75 billion from US equities in six months, redirecting funds to emerging markets and Europe as valuation gaps widen and global returns surge.
Helios Capital founder Samir Arora states that India's 15% tariffs are appropriate for the country's economic interests, emphasizing strategic trade policies.
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ICRA forecasts India's GDP growth to slow to 7.2% in the third quarter of FY26, citing base effects and sectoral trends, while maintaining a positive outlook for the economy.
West Bengal's agriculture credit disbursement is set to exceed Rs 1 lakh crore in the current fiscal, with targets for next year reaching Rs 1.4 lakh crore, as announced at the State Credit Seminar 2026.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $8.66 billion to a historic high of $725.73 billion in the week ending February 13, driven by valuation gains in gold and non-dollar assets amid global market volatility and a softer US dollar.
Finance Secretary M Nagaraju stated that the government is closely watching the West Asia geopolitical situation and evaluating India's financial exposure in case of conflict, while highlighting banking system resilience.
RBI's State of Economy report reveals improved investor sentiment in Feb 2026 driven by India-US interim trade deal and India-EU FTA completion, leading to $2.3B FPI inflows and rupee recovery.
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Swami Vigyanand of Hindu Economic Forum highlights financial discipline and local cooperation as essential for scaling businesses globally, with experts discussing GDP growth factors.
