Economy

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra says no governance concern in HDFC Bank, says regulations 'safe and resilient'

The governor dispelled any concerns of governance in the banking industry, saying the regulations are safe and resilient

European gas futures tumble 20% on US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Frenetic changes in positioning by hedge funds and other speculators have amplified volatility in European gas, with record net-long bets accumulated before the ceasefire deal

Quick Take: RBI adjusts to West Asia reality, but outlook and rate moves are written on sand

A capricious war outcome threatens the math and assumptions for the RBI

Government may clear industry relief package as ceasefire opens policy window: Report

ECLGS revival and Rs 12,000 crore insurance pool under consideration as Cabinet prepares to take up proposal.

Disruption at Strait of Hormuz to impact economic growth: RBI guv on Iran war

Malhotra noted that India had entered the period of global turbulence from a position of relative strength

RBI policy meet: MPC projects FY27 inflation at 4.6%, cites El Nino, energy cost spike as key risks

Retail inflation rose to 3.21 percent in February to an 11-month high. Wholesale prices rose to their highest in over a year at 2.13 percent

RBI MPC Highlights: Repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, stance neutral; inflation risks rise, growth outlook resilient

RBI Monetary Policy Highlights: The MPC kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive policy pause after February.

RBI lifts FY26 GDP growth estimate to 7.6%, sees FY27 slowing to 6.9%

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says growth momentum remained strong before March, but rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions pose risks

Ceasefire offers relief for India, but full recovery hinges on lasting peace

The ceasefire is particularly significant for Indian nationals in the region

OPINION | Gulf Wars and India’s economic challenges and policy shifts

Gulf wars raised oil prices and hurt India’s economy. The 1991 crisis led to reforms. The 2026 crisis shows risks and need for new reforms 

Gold rises, oil crashes. Here's how global markets reacted to Trump's Iran ceasefire

The announcement sparked a broad-based relief rally across global markets, driven by hopes of resumed energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz

Chart of the Day | World Population Projections: India vs China, Europe and the US

Per the latest UN projections, India will remain the world’s demographic anchor while others shrink

A transparent states' borrowing plan is just a small blessing for the bond market

The West Asia war effect will be visible on states’ revenues and therefore their market borrowings in FY27

No immediate fiscal stress, India says, even as oil surge tests the budget

Four large Indian states will go to the polls between April 9 and April 29, with three ruled by opposition parties, raising the political risks of fuel price hikes.

India’s growth could slip below 6% in FY27 if oil hits $150 a barrel, says Morgan Stanley

Inflation could cross the 6 percent mark in the worst-case scenario, fiscal deficit could rise and current account deficit could more than double

Noida’s budget crosses Rs 10,000-crore mark, among fastest-growing city outlays

Budget has more than doubled since FY19, outpacing most major cities except Mumbai and Pune

Aviation ministry pushes for jet fuel under GST amid crude price surge

A final decision on including ATF under GST will require approval from the GST council, which might take up the matter in its next meeting, sources said

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will dry skies add to India’s woes in 2026?

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India Inc tests resilience amid global shocks, swing sector faces crucial upcoming turning point, central bank may hold interest rates steady, BJP maintains edge in Assam’s changing politics, and more

Centre adds farmer identification with fertiliser usage data, telecom tower clearances as conditions for state loans

Centre keeps Rs 25,000 crore buffer in SASCI scheme, with allocation based on reform progress and spending needs.

Can Voltas beat the summer heat?

Supply disruptions and cost pressure may impact demand momentum

India may see below-normal monsoon in 2026 amid El Niño Risk: Skymet Weather

India's monsoon system is central to its climate and economy, driven by seasonal wind shifts caused by temperature differences between land and sea

Can India, China move beyond strategic duality?

Balancing economic compulsions with strategic caution, New Delhi and Beijing test the limits of coexistence

Moody’s retains India’s Baa3 rating; flags Middle East conflict as emerging risk

Strong growth and stable external position support rating, but high debt and geopolitical risks weigh on outlook.

Govt encouraging bulk sourcing of key inputs through National Small Industries Corporation to ease supply disruptions for MSMEs

Two weeks into the war, Indian government taps into state-controlled NSIC to source key inputs for MSMEs, nudges them to route demand through NSIC

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Paper barrels

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Trump’s NATO stance could reshape global security dynamics, market stress signals emerging beneath surface stability, geopolitics driving markets more than economic fundamentals, and more