2025-11-28Niranjan Ghatule
India’s Q2 GDP data for FY 2025-26 records an unexpected 8.2% growth, beating all forecasts from RBI, SBI, HDFC Bank, Nomura, and HSBC. Strong manufacturing, rising consumption, and services sector boost India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Full analysis here.
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2025-11-12Niranjan Ghatule
India’s retail inflation hits a record low of 0.25% in October 2025, far below the estimated 0.48%. The CPI data reflects falling food prices but raises concerns about economic slowdown and weak demand. Here’s how it impacts RBI’s policy and market sentiment.
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2025-11-10Niranjan Ghatule
Goldman Sachs upgrades India to “Overweight,” predicting the Nifty 50 index to reach 29,000 by December 2026. The report cites attractive valuations, strong fiscal and monetary support, stable inflation, and sectoral growth opportunities across finance, defense, telecom, and consumer durables.
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2025-09-07Niranjan Ghatule
The week of September 7–12 brings crucial market cues with key Indian data releases including CPI, AMFI, SIP flows, and Nifty and Sensex expiry, along with major global updates such as the OPEC+ meeting, US inflation data, ECB rate decision, and China’s trade numbers.
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2025-08-22Niranjan Ghatule
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% amid rising global tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainty. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted India’s strong and stable economy but warned of potential inflation risks due to U.S. tariffs and volatile international markets. The central bank remains cautious, focusing on controlling inflation while supporting growt
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2025-08-11Niranjan Ghatule
A viral claim of 3.3 lakh tonnes of gold found in Jabalpur has taken social media by storm, but the truth is far more complex. This article uncovers the real Geological Survey of India findings, explains gold-bearing ore, assesses India’s economic gains if viable, and outlines the environmental, technical, and social challenges before mining can begin.
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2025-07-27Niranjan Ghatule
India's forex reserves have declined by over $7.3 billion (₹63,000 crore) in just three weeks, raising concerns about the rupee's weakness and rising import costs. This blog explores the key reasons behind the fall, the role of RBI interventions, the breakdown of forex components, and how India compares to Pakistan’s worsening reserve crisis
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2025-07-27Niranjan Ghatule
Despite a significant decline in the U.S. dollar index, the Indian rupee has failed to strengthen and instead weakened in July 2025. This blog explores the reasons behind this unexpected trend, focusing on the Reserve Bank of India's strategic dollar purchases, its $8 billion short position in the forward market, and the impact of capital outflows.
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2025-07-25Niranjan Ghatule
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran earned ₹156 crore in FY 2024–25, even as company profits fell 24%. This article explores what this massive salary means for India’s rising income inequality and what impact such wealth could have if redirected to public development.
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2025-07-24Niranjan Ghatule
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan warns that repo rate cuts alone won’t revive private investment in India. As ADB lowers India’s GDP forecast to 6.5%, Rajan urges broader reforms and transparency to boost growth.
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2025-07-21Niranjan Ghatule
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), effective from October 1, 2025. The deal promises $100 billion in investment over 15 years, creation of 10 million jobs, and major tariff cuts on luxury products like Swiss watches and chocolates.
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2025-07-17Niranjan Ghatule
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri hints at a possible petrol and diesel price cut in Q3 2025, depending on stable crude oil rates. Learn how this move could impact inflation, the stock market, and your daily expenses.
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