The Indian government is set to empower farmers with a massive ₹3,200 crore crop insurance payout under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) on August 11, 2025. Led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, this initiative will directly benefit 30 lakh farmers across multiple states, providing…
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.50% The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its bi-monthly monetary policy meeting held on 6th August 2025, decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.50%, as widely expected by the market. The decision was taken unanimously by the six-member Monetary Policy…
India’s wealth landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace, with over 33,000 new millionaires added in 2024, bringing the total High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) population to 378,810, according to the World Wealth Report 2025 by Capgemini Research Institute. This 5.6% growth, coupled with an 8.8% rise in HNWI wealth…
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On July 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an interim order restraining U.S.-based quantitative trading firm Jane Street—and its Indian and Singaporean affiliates—from transacting in India’s securities markets. SEBI also announced it would hold ₹48.4 billion (approx. $567 million) alleged to be “unlawful gains” accrued between January 2023 and March 2025…
India’s auto industry posted a mixed performance in June 2025, closing Q1 FY26 with varied trends across segments. While domestic demand faced pressure from rural softness and macro uncertainties, exports surged for key players like Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, and Hyundai, providing crucial support. EV sales maintained momentum,…
Trade negotiations between the United States and India have reached an impasse due to longstanding structural differences in tariffs, market access, and regulatory frameworks. Despite several high-level meetings in recent months, key sectors such as agriculture, dairy, automobiles, and steel remain contentious. With a July 9 tariff rollback…
In May 2025, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged by 16.4% year-on-year to ₹2.01 trillion, reflecting robust economic activity driven by strong domestic demand, import growth, and enhanced tax compliance. This milestone, following April 2025’s record ₹2.37 trillion, underscores India’s fiscal resilience amid global uncertainties. A…
India’s wealth landscape is evolving rapidly, with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) increasingly turning to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional equities and debt. As of December 2024, AIF commitments in India reached ₹13,49,051 crore, reflecting a 5% quarter-on-quarter growth, driven by…
India’s luxury real estate market is witnessing a remarkable surge, with properties priced above ₹4 crore becoming prime status assets for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). In 2024, the luxury housing segment recorded a 53% year-on-year sales growth across major cities, with Delhi NCR leading the…