Rupee to Stabilise at 92-93/USD: PM’s Economic Advisor

S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, confidently stated that the Indian rupee is stabilising and is expected to settle around the 92-93 level against the US dollar, with foreign investment flows poised for

Cibil CEO Bhavesh Jain on War Impact, Gold Loans, and Retail Credit Quality

TransUnion Cibil CEO Bhavesh Jain urges lenders to proactively engage with customers on credit usage and repayment, drawing parallels to the successful strategies implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the financial sector closely monitors the evolving impact of the Iran

Rupee surges 52 paise to close at 92.54/USD on US-Iran ceasefire

The Indian rupee experienced a notable surge following President Trump’s decision to suspend military action against Iran and the RBI’s steady interest rate policy, signaling improved market confidence and easing geopolitical tensions. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points The Indian rupee

India’s Residential Market Cools, Office Leasing Hits Quarterly High

India’s real estate sector witnessed a notable divergence in Q1CY26, with residential sales experiencing a 4 per cent year-on-year decline, while office leasing soared to a quarterly high, reflecting shifting dynamics in the property market. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhury/Reuters Key

Poonawalla Fincorp likely to launch ₹5,000 crore QIP with upsize option: Sources

Non-banking finance company Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd is likely to launch a qualified institutional placement (QIP) to raise funds of up to ₹5,000 crore, according to sources close to the development. The proposed issue is expected to include both a base

TCS Q4 results preview: Currency tailwinds may boost revenue; commentary on demand, AI momentum to be in focus

TCS Q4 results preview: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the IT bellwether of the country, will announce the results of the January-March quarter (Q4FY26) and for the financial year 2025-26 on Thursday, April 9. The IT heavyweight’s revenue may see a

India’s Sugar Demand to Drop by 400,000 Tonnes Amid LPG Shortage

India is bracing for a significant drop in sugar consumption, projected to fall by 400,000 tonnes in the 2025-26 season, primarily driven by the ongoing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage linked to the West Asia conflict and unseasonably cool weather.

Rural India’s Land Inequality: Top 10% Own 44% of Land

A new report exposes the stark reality of land inequality in rural India, where a small percentage of households control a disproportionate share of land, leaving millions landless and vulnerable. Photograph: Rina Chandran/Reuters Key Points The top 10% of rural

Rupee Depreciation: Impact of US-Iran Tensions and RBI Monetary Policy

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar as investors brace for the RBI’s monetary policy decision and monitor escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points The Indian rupee depreciated due to investor concerns over

E-Commerce Growth in India: How Gen Z and AI Will Drive a $250 Billion Market by 2030

India’s e-commerce market is predicted to explode to $250 billion by 2030, fuelled by Gen Z’s digital habits, the rise of quick commerce, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Key Points India’s e-commerce market is projected to reach USD