New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that amid global uncertainties, India requires the knowledge of experienced parliamentarians to ensure the Parliament functions smoothly, to facilitate meaningful discussions, and to foster a collective determination to advance the nation. He said that India maintaining a growth rate of 7.7 per cent despite the West Asia crisis reflects the country’s “inherent strength” and “offers a reflection of the enthusiasm and zeal” with…
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New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Strong buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) effectively offset heavy foreign institutional investor (FII) selling during the week — highlighting the resilience of domestic liquidity even as global uncertainties kept market sentiment cautious, analysts said on Sunday.During the week, FIIs remained net sellers, pulling out Rs 8,743.35 crore from Indian equities. However, DIIs more than compensated for the outflows by investing a net Rs 8,790.75 crore, helpin…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, in line with the expectations from economists. The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate was set at 5 per cent, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate stood at 5.5 per cent.Announcing the decision of the second bi-monthly monetary policy meeting for FY27, held from June 3-June 5, RBI Governor San…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The increase in import duty on precious metals is a part of a broader strategy aimed at conserving foreign exchange, protecting the current account, prioritising essential imports, and strengthening India’s economic resilience in the face of evolving global uncertainties, government sources said on Wednesday.The measure represents a balanced, proportionate, and nationally responsible response to extraordinary external conditions while maintaining due regard for macroec…
Washington, April 15 (IANS) India’s economic growth remains robust, but rising global uncertainties could weigh on the outlook in the coming months, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday. Speaking at the US-India Economic Forum 2026, Nageswaran said India has sustained strong growth in recent years, but cautioned that external risks have intensified.“We shouldn’t underestimate or understate the wide range of uncertainty that prevails,” he said, referr…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday welcomed the government’s timely announcement of the RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) initiative under the Export Promotion Mission, aimed at supporting exporters impacted by the ongoing disruptions in West Asia maritime trade routes.Recent developments around the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region have led to significant challenges including vessel diversio…
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The stakeholder sentiment in India’s property market stabilised with a positive bias at the end of 2025, as market enters 2026 on steadier footing, a report said on Monday.The report from Knight Frank and NAREDCO showed that the ‘Current Sentiment Score’ edged up to 60 in Q4 2025, up from 59 in Q3, while ‘the Future Sentiment Score’ was 61, unchanged from the prior quarter, both remaining in the “optimistic zone.””The readings underscore a market supported by improving ma…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s equity market narrative in 2026 is expected to move away from broad-based rallies and shift towards selective, fundamentals-driven opportunities, as investors grapple with elevated valuations and uneven global growth, a new report said on Wednesday.While strong domestic macro conditions and a gradual earnings recovery remain supportive, the data compiled by Client Associates said disciplined stock selection will be key in navigating the year ahead.The asset mana…