The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) commenced its bi-monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, to review and set the key benchmark interest rates, or repo rates. RBI MPC will mark the first monetary policy session for the FY2025- 26 and will determine the central bank’s lending rates, with the decision to be announced on Wednesday, …
Women’s participation in India’s capital market has seen a notable increase, especially since the pandemic, according to a report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The report highlights that more women are now investing in the market, reflecting a shift towards financial empowerment. Increasing Women’s Participation in Capital Markets The number of …
India’s startup ecosystem has come a long way, with multiple unicorns in delivery, fintech, and e-commerce. Yet, at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal challenged this growth narrative. In a thought-provoking address, he urged entrepreneurs to pivot from convenience-based solutions to deep technology and innovation-led models that could position India as a global …
India’s commercial real estate sector has reached a new peak in the March quarter, largely driven by the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). These centres, which serve as offshore hubs for multinational corporations, have significantly increased the demand for premium office spaces in key cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. The presence …
What is UPI and Why It Matters The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is India’s flagship real-time digital payments system, enabling instant money transfers between bank accounts through mobile devices. Developed and managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI has revolutionised peer-to-peer and merchant payments, becoming the backbone of India’s digital economy. With …
At the Startup Maha Kumbh 2025, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal made a pointed observation: “We are making food/hyper delivery apps; creating cheap labour so that the rich can have a meal without stepping out while the Chinese are working on EVs, AI and semiconductors.” His statement highlights the gap between the current focus of …
Category: Market Update In a significant move to simplify and unify Know Your Customer (KYC) norms across India’s financial ecosystem, the Modi 3.0 government is taking concrete steps to roll out a uniform KYC framework. This initiative is aimed at streamlining access to financial services and improving customer convenience, while also reducing redundancy and strengthening …
In a significant push towards rural development, the Union Government of India has disbursed over ₹1,440 crore in grants under the 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC) to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across five states. These funds aim to empower grassroots governance and improve basic infrastructure and service delivery in rural India. …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the investment limits for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in government and corporate bonds will remain unchanged for the financial year 2025–26. This decision ensures consistency in the policy framework and offers predictability to international investors navigating the Indian debt market. Detailed Investment Caps Unchanged According to …
In a recent White House tariff update, the reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods have been revised from 27% to 26%. This new decision falls under a broader policy shift concerning Trump tariffs, which are part of the trade defence approach aimed at reshaping US-India trade relations. The revised figures are part of a larger tariff …
