RBI cuts rate by 25 bps to 6%, borrowers relieved

The RBI on Wednesday slashed key interest rate by 25 basis points, for the second time in a row, to support a shuttering economy hit by reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Following the rate cut, the

Sitharaman on how India will be an engine of growth despite Trump’s tariff

The resilience of the economy and strength of domestic demand will continue to make India an engine of growth amid the rapidly evolving global trade landscape as a result of US tariffs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in London on

Haldiram’s Delhi and Nagpur arms complete merger of FMCG biz

The process of merging Haldiram’s Nagpur and Delhi branches to form Haldiram Snacks Food Private Ltd has been completed, informed its CEO Krishan Kumar Chutani on the social media platform LinkedIn. Photograph: M Sriram/Reuters “A new chapter begins in the

US Tariffs May Prompt RBI Rate Cut: Economists

‘A repo cut will be very good for the market as it will mean that everything is being done to spur growth in these uncertain times.’ IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Photograph: ANI Photo   The first

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges over 1200 points

Stock markets rebounded sharply in early trade on Tuesday after facing massive drubbing in the previous session, following a recovery in Asian peers and across the board buying. Photograph: ANI Photo Bouncing back from a maniac Monday that left investors

Gold tumbles Rs 1,550 to Rs 91,450/10 g on trade war fears

Gold prices tumbled by Rs 1,550 to Rs 91,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid heavy selling by jewellers and stockists as well as weak global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Photograph: Arnd

How India plans to tackle possible import surge from China, others

The government has set up an inter-ministerial group to monitor a possible surge in imports from countries like China, Vietnam and Thailand, fearing a surge in inbound shipments following the imposition of high reciprocal tariffs by the US on these

Auto retail sales rose 6% in FY25; dealers optimistic about FY26

Automobile retail sales in India rose 6 per cent to 2,61,43,943 units in FY25 with rural areas performing better than urban regions across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments, dealers’ body FADA said on Monday. Photograph: Babu/Reuters The last financial year

Stock markets face bloodbath, Sensex crashes 2800 pts

Stock market benchmark indices went into a tailspin in early trade on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty crashing over 5 per cent, mirroring a sharp fall in global equities, after US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and retaliation from

Hindus in Europe, US mull opening ‘Ram Naam Bank’ overseas

Indian origin Hindus living in Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based ‘Ram Naam Bank’ in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of opening a Ram Naam Bank was discussed among