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RBI Rate Cuts & Fiscal Measures Likely To Boost Domestic Demand: Standard Chartered

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India's economic growth is expected to remain robust into 2026, supported by a combination of monetary and fiscal measures, according to a report by Standard Chartered. The repo... Read More


RBI Defers Phase 2 Of Faster Cheque Clearance Framework From Jan 3, 2026

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred the implementation of Phase 2 of its faster cheque clearance framework, which was scheduled to come into effect from January 3, 2026.... Read More


Indian Railways Rationalises Passenger Fares from Dec 26, 2025; Short Journeys Unaffected

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Indian Railways has rationalised its passenger fare structure with effect from 26 December 2025, adopting a calibrated approach aimed at balancing passenger affordability with th... Read More


Petroleum Ministry Lists Out Achievements In 2025, Highlights Expansion In LPG Connections

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas recorded significant progress in 2025 across energy access, infrastructure development, cleaner fuels and upstream reforms, aligned with n... Read More


RBI Likely To Inject Up To Rs 2.5 Lakh Cr via OMOs In Jan-Mar 2026: HSBC Report

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to inject liquidity of about Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 2.5 lakh crore during the January-March quarter of calendar year 2026 through ope... Read More


GAV Of India's REITs Seen Growing Up To 40% By FY27 On Asset Additions: Crisil

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The gross asset value (GAV) of India's listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) is expected to increase by 35-40 per cent by the end of fiscal 2027 compared with September 20... Read More


Import Curbs On Low Ash Metallurgical Coke Pushing Up Steel Prices: GTRI

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Restrictions on imports of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (LAM Coke), a key input accounting for 35-40 per cent of steel production costs, are pushing up steel prices in India, accor... Read More


SIDBI, FISME Organise Virtual Workshop To Help Industry Associations Unlock New Revenue Streams

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- SIDBI under its Development of Industry Association (DIA) initiative, in collaboration with Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) is organising a virtual sess... Read More


India Less Vulnerable To AI Job Disruption, Says IT Secretary

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India is relatively shielded from AI-driven disruption to cognitive jobs compared to Western economies, due to its lower proportion of white-collar roles and the predominance of ... Read More


Wide State-Level Gaps Persist In Per-Capita UPI Usage Despite Rapid Growth

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India's rapid expansion in digital payments covers wide regional disparities, with per-capita usage of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) varying sharply across states, highlig... Read More