RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for 11th time in row; cuts CRR by 50 bps to 4%

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to Keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50 per cent. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains unchanged at 6.25 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75 … Read more

India in advantageous position for relations with Donald Trump 2.0 term: EAM Jaishankar

India is in a 'much more advantageous position' than many other countries in the world to build 'deeper' relations with the incoming Donald Trump 2.0 administration in the US, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said on Thursday.  Speaking at an ASSOCHAM conference on ‘Viksit Bharat Summit’ in the national capital, EAM Jaishankar said the … Read more

CII lauds Centre`s fiscal policy in run-up to Union Budget 2025-26

India has been growing rapidly amidst a slowing global economy due to the Government's prudent fiscal management for macroeconomic stability, CII director Chandrajit Banerjee said on Sunday.  Elaborating on the CII suggestions for the forthcoming Union Budget, he said, "The fiscal management has maintained the perfect balance between the fiscal deficit and fiscal support to … Read more

FDI in India`s food processing sector reaches $368 million in April-Sep

The food processing sector in India received foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $368.37 million this fiscal (till September), the Parliament was informed.  Country-wise, Ireland invested $83.84 million, Singapore $48.45 million, Mauritius $41.65 million and the United States, $38.60 million, informed Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, in a written reply to … Read more