Inflation

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 35 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Dec 29, 2025, 08:19 AM IST

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 34.80 points, or 0.13 per cent, down at 26,095, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Monday.

How 2025 Became The Year Indian Banking Regulation Was Reset

Dec 28, 2025, 01:00 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India reportedly executed a massive financial system overhaul in 2025, introducing over 80 regulatory changes to revive credit growth. A news report highlights that the central bank lowered the repo rate to 5.25% through four cuts and scrapped thousands of obsolete rules to reduce compliance burdens. 'India has definitely moved on from a crisis era banking rules to a growth era regulation,' the speaker notes, describing the period as a 'Goldilocks year' with 2.2% inflation and 8% growth. The summary outlines key shifts including eased merger financing, deferred ECL norms, and significant global investments in the banking sector.

“Madam, I’ll Marry You If Pakistan Comes As Dowry”: Rajnath Recalls Atal Ji’s Legendary Wit

Dec 27, 2025, 03:00 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recalled a witty anecdote highlighting former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s sharp humour and statesmanship. Singh narrated how, during a Pakistan visit, a woman journalist jokingly said she was ready to marry Vajpayee if he handed over Jammu and Kashmir. Vajpayee smiled and replied that he was ready to marry her too provided Pakistan came as dowry. Singh said the episode reflected Atal Ji’s warmth and intellect. He also praised India’s rise under Narendra Modi, citing strong economic growth, reduced inflation, rising global stature, and welfare-driven development transforming India’s international image.

Top 10 fastest-growing major state economies in India over five years

Dec 26, 2025, 06:32 PM IST

RBI data shows that multiple state economies recorded solid real growth between FY20 and FY25, after adjusting for inflation.

Stock market today: Gift Nifty down 62 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Dec 26, 2025, 08:31 AM IST

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 62.10 points, or 0.24 per cent, down at 26,111, hinting at a negative start for the domestic market on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty in 2026: Bulls likely to stage a stronger rally, here's why

Dec 25, 2025, 10:16 AM IST

Stock market rally: While Sensex is up nearly 9%, Nifty has risen 10% on a year-to-date basis.

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 23 points; key levels to watch for Nifty & Nifty Bank

Dec 24, 2025, 08:20 AM IST

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 22.60 points, or 0.09 per cent, up at 26,229.50, hinting at a muted start for the domestic market on Wednesday.

Govt To Revamp GDP, Inflation, IIP Calculations With New Data Series From Feb 2026

Dec 23, 2025, 07:04 PM IST

The Indian government is set to overhaul its methodology for measuring key economic indicators like GDP, inflation, and industrial production from February 2026, incorporating the informal economy and e-commerce data. Chief Economic Advisor Anant Nageshwaran addressed the frequent criticism of the current data, stating, 'It is only when the GDP growth numbers surprise on the upside, we hear all these concerns being raised.' The new framework will adopt the 'double deflation' method for a more precise assessment of real-term value. This major policy shift, which has been in development for over two years, follows concerns raised by global bodies like the IMF. The government will also release back-series data for the past three financial years to allow for better comparison once the new system is implemented with the advance estimates in early 2026.

MoSPI Secy Dr Saurabh Garg: Real-Time Data Will Sharpen India’s State GDP Est, Revise Methodology

Dec 23, 2025, 05:34 PM IST

Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary of MoSPI, discusses India's upcoming changes to GDP estimation, highlighting the use of real-time GST data to enhance state-level economic growth calculations. This updated methodology, set to launch with a new GDP series on February 27, 2026, will improve the measurement of the informal sector and inflation. Garg emphasizes the importance of base revisions due to changes in the economy and data sources like GST, e-Wahan, and PFMS. The shift will incorporate international methodological standards, improving the accuracy and credibility of India’s economic data. Workshops will help states strengthen their estimation capabilities.

Rupee at 100 in 2026? This key factor can push the Indian currency to three-digit mark

Dec 23, 2025, 05:05 PM IST

Rupee fall: Whether USD/INR nearing the 100 level is a real risk and, more importantly, how that risk can be managed.

Stock market today: Gift Nifty up 57 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank

Dec 23, 2025, 08:34 AM IST

Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 57.10 points, or 0.22 per cent, up at 26,255, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Tuesday.