RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has announced the monetary policy statement keeping the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks can borrow funds from RBI by depositing their securities to the bank. It is 9th consecutive time the bank has decided to…
Verlinvest Asia Exits Sula Vineyards: Cheers or Tears for Indian Winemaker? Verlinvest Asia, a key investor in Indian winemaker Sula Vineyards, is moving ahead to a full exit. The Belgian firm is offloading its remaining 8.34% stake, marking a complete departure from the company it helped build over…
India's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged for the sixth straight meet even as food inflation concerns persist while economic activity stays resilient. The MPC decided: To keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% by a 5:1 majority. The standing deposit facility rate,…
Macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth are essential for a country's progress. India's policy mix has fostered macroeconomic and financial stability, and the external sector remains manageable. India is poised to become the new growth engine of the world, but it is important to remain vigilant and not give…
Mukesh Ambani, the visionary leader at the helm of Reliance Industries, delivered a compelling Annual General Meeting (AGM) speech that underscored the company's remarkable achievements and its bold ambitions for the future. Ambani proudly announced that Reliance Industries has made an astounding cumulative investment of $150 billion over…
India is celebrating its 77th anniversary of independence, and the country's economy is sound and stable. India has maintained a fair rate of growth and risen to the fifth-largest economy in the world despite global economic crises. Banks are sound, corporate balance sheets are solid, the external…
The Indian economy has shown resilience in recent years, despite facing a number of challenges. The Reserve Bank of India has played a key role in supporting the economy, and the economy has a number of strengths, including a young and growing population, a large domestic market, and…
Foreign investors have been net buyers of Indian equities in May 2023, with investments reaching a six-month high. This is due to a number of factors, including expectations of lower interest rates from the US Federal Reserve, stability in the US financial services sector, and high earnings growth…
The start of 2023 was looking good with improving supply conditions, a strong economy, optimistic financial markets, and central banks guiding their economies towards a soft landing. However, things have taken a dramatic turn in just a few weeks in March. The global economy is now facing turbulence…
Investment in mutual fund (where not more than 35% is invested in equity shares of Indian company) will now be deemed to be short-term capital gains. This applies to investments made on or after April 1, 2023: This means starting from April 1, 2023, investments in mutual funds…