On the revenue front, total tax revenue stood at ₹13.9 lakh crore at the end of November 2025, 3.4% lower than in the same period of 2024-25. Non-tax revenue, however, was almost 21% higher during the same period. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Centre’s fiscal deficit at the end of November 2025 stood at ₹9.77…
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty jumped nearly 1% on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), the final trading session of 2025, after days of range-bound trading amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. After five days of decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 545.52 points,…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Indian economy is projected to register high growth, driven by strong domestic consumption and investment despite a volatile and unfavourable external environment, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday (December 31, 2025). “Maintaining financial stability and strengthening the financial system remains…
Gold has had its best year since 1979. Gold and silver fell in the last trading day of 2025, though both remained on track for record annual performances as a banner year for precious metals draws to a close. Spot gold dipped to around $4,311 an ounce after a sharp drop on Monday, while silver…
At a time when developing and developed countries alike are navigating an increasingly unpredictable global trading regime, India is at a crossroads, fast emerging as a resilient player in international trade and as an increasingly reliable economic partner. The conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), announced by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and…
A man looks at a screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) and were trading in positive territory amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. After five days of decline, the 30-share…
India’s relatively strong industrial performance in November 2025, especially driven by the manufacturing sector as it was, was more likely a flash in the pan than the start of a consistent trend. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% in November, the fastest growth rate in 25 months. Within this, the manufacturing sector grew…
On Tuesday (December 30), the rupee rose 23 paise to close at 89.75 against the greenback. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The rupee fell 15 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a muted opening in the domestic equity markets….
The federal steel ministry has repeatedly said it does not want the domestic steel industry to face injury due to cheap imports and sub-standard products. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India has imposed a three-year import tariff of between 11% and 12% on some steel products, according to a finance ministry order published on Tuesday…
As gold prices post their biggest annual gain in 46 years, consumers are increasingly opting for coins, bars and ETFs instead of traditional jewellery to avoid high making charges. | Photo Credit: PTI For nearly two decades, Mumbai homemaker Prachi Kadam marked every festive season with a gold jewellery purchase, blending tradition with personal style….
