In a key move, the Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.25% from 6.50%, while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ stance. Following this decision, Indian stock market indices remained range-bound, swinging between gains and losses. The Monetary Policy Committee meeting, chaired by …
India’s tourism sector, with its rich heritage, culture, and diversity, is emerging as a global favorite. The sector plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, and the government has recognized its potential for generating employment and development. India achieved a rank of 14th worldwide in global tourism receipts, receiving 1.8% of world tourism receipts …
On February 7, 2025, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a 25 basis point rate cut in his inaugural policy meeting as head of the central bank. This marks the first rate reduction after 12 consecutive policy reviews by the Monetary Policy Committee. The repo rate has been lowered from 6.5% to 6.25%. …
The Indian government has allocated a record-high budget of ₹2,703.67 crore for the fisheries sector in 2025-26. This marks a 3.3% increase from last year’s allocation of ₹2,616.44 crore. Out of this, ₹2,465 crore has been set aside for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which is a 4.8% rise from the previous year’s …
January 23, 2025 09:25 AM Stock Market Live: Welcome to Today’s Coverage by Angel One Welcome to Angel One’s live coverage of recent developments in the stock market and the economy. Get insights on the latest events right here. January 23, 2025 09:31 AM Share Market Live: Market Recap On January 22, Sensex gained …
The 3rd India-Japan Steel Dialogue took place on February 4, 2025, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The event was jointly organised by India’s Ministry of Steel and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Co-chaired by Mr. Vinod Kumar Tripathi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, India, and Mr. Hideyuki Urata, Deputy Director General, METI, …
The Union Budget 2025-26 has prioritised the sustainable growth of India’s fisheries sector by increasing financial support and introducing policy measures to enhance marine resource utilisation. The government aims to boost deep-sea fishing, promote modern aquaculture techniques, and strengthen India’s position as a global leader in seafood exports. With a budgetary allocation of ₹2,703.67 crore—an …
In the Union Budget 2025, presented by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, the mining sector was identified as one of the key areas for transformative reforms. This is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing India’s growth potential and global competitiveness over the next five years. Alongside mining, …
Singapore has witnessed a strong resurgence in international tourism, with India emerging as one of its top three source markets in 2024. According to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), 1.2 million Indian visitors travelled to the city-state this year, reaffirming India’s importance in Singapore’s tourism landscape. China remained the top source market with 3.08 million …
The announcement of the 8th Pay Commission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked widespread interest among central government employees. With the 7th Pay Commission set to conclude on December 31, 2026, the formation of the 8th Pay Commission marks a significant step towards revising salaries and pensions. This blog delves into the potential salary …
