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Trade deficit widens to $34.68 billion in January as gold imports rise
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (314+ words) India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $34.68 billion in January, government data released on Monday showed, marking the final month impacted by steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. Goods imports rose due to gold and silver shipments, an official said. Economists had…...
RBI expected to maintain liquidity support
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (524+ words) Market participants do not expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to drain excess liquidity in the short-term despite levels above 1% of net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) and standing deposit facility (SDF) nearing its all-time high. This will help…...
Gold gains over 1% on dip‑buying; markets await US inflation data
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (453+ words) Gold rose more than 1% on Friday, rebounding from Thursday's near one-week low, as bargain-hunters stepped in, with investors keeping an eye on key U.S. inflation data due later in the day for cues on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. Spot gold…...
Donald Trump’s expensive beef claims don’t add up as grocery prices increase across multiple categories – Fact check
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (622+ words) I have asked the DOJ to immediately begin an investigation into the meatpacking companies that are driving up the price of Beef through Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing, and Price Manipulation," Trump added. Trump did not present evidence to support his…...
RBI mulls easing rules for lenders
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (240+ words) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering relaxing rules for lenders, the regulator said on Friday, observing that it has built up strong capital buffers from improved profitability and asset quality. "We will ensure that our financial system evolves…...
Laddering can maximise returns from special tenure deposits
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) As banks are offering higher rates for specific tenure deposit schemes, individuals should consider laddering for higher returns. For example, State Bank of India's special deposit scheme (Amrit Vrishti) is offering 6.6% for 444 days. In contrast, it is offering 6.25% for one-year,…...
India’s forex reserves fall by $5.6 billion to $689.7 billion in week ended October 31
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by USD 5.6 billion to USD 689.7 billion for the week ended October 31, 2025, according to RBI data. The decline was led by a fall in gold and foreign currency assets, while India's IMF reserve position saw a…...
Worst US Oct layoffs in over 20 years: Year-to-year job cuts surpass 1 million amid AI disruption
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (453+ words) Just a day after'payroll provider ADP indicated a positive twist in private payroll figures in the United States, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc has flipped the script back to its disappointing status quo. As per recent data provided by…...
Weak demand continues to play in gsec market
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (356+ words) As majority of the rate cut is behind us, the support from rate cut cycle to the bond market is over. Yields are still elevated due to continuous supply where demand is not so strong," said Gaura Sengupta, chief economist,…...
Service sector growth falls to 5-month low in October
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (439+ words) India's services sector recorded the slowest pace of expansion in five months in October, as competitive pressures and heavy rains in parts of the country led to a slower increase in output, according to a monthly survey released on Thursday....