Should bullion form part of your investment portfolio in 2026?
A confluence of factors will ensure that bullion retains its lustre, even if the gains may not be as outsized in recent years
Govt likely to draw up mega PSB merger plan to trim state-owned banks to 4 in FY27
Other mid-sized banks – including Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central Bank of India (CBI), Bank of India (BOI) and Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) – are expected to be absorbed by SBI, PNB or BoB.
July-September quarter GDP affirmation of India's strong economic resilience: Experts
The 8.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which follows a 7.8 per cent expansion in the preceding April-June quarter, helped India retain the title of the world's fastest-growing major economy.
India’s Q3 GDP to be released in new base year; Q1, Q2 will be revised: MOSPI Secretary
The decision to release Q1 and Q2 estimates in the new series is intended to smooth the transition and provide a coherent framework for analysis.
CBDT flags 25,000 high-risk foreign asset cases; second ‘nudge’ campaign begins
SMS and email advisories to be sent from November 28 as CBDT strengthens voluntary compliance with foreign asset disclosure rules
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FinMin pushes welfare ministries to accelerate capex to improve quality of spending
Despite overall capex utilisation reaching 51.8 percent by end-September, the Centre has asked ministries such as Social Justice, Minority Affairs and Labour & Employment to accelerate spending in the second half, after their H1 utilisation remained at 35–40 percent.
Hindustan Aeronautics to begin delivery of 8 Tejas Mk1A jets in next 24–36 months
The HAL–GE agreement signed on November 7 will see a slow initial rollout, with production accelerating from 2029.
Centre likely to repeal Excise Act, 1944, in Budget
A new law is likely to replace the Central Excise Act, 1944, introducing a modern framework aligned with GST-style processes for six product categories, including crude petroleum, motor spirit (petrol), high-speed diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), natural gas, and tobacco and tobacco products.
Data Story: PLFS data show urban unemployment increased during the festive season
The festive shopping boom brought cheer to retailers but not to job seekers as urban unemployment rose even as sales surged
Bihar's landslide verdict cements bullish case for India's political economy
Bihar's decisive verdict proves that targeted welfare and infrastructure spending build durable political coalitions while generating the consumption demand and policy stability that investors prize
Centre may soon clear NHAI’s public InvIT plan to speed up highway monetization
Sources familiar with the matter said the government views a public InvIT as a critical tool to broaden market participation, reduce dependence on budgetary support and strengthen NHAI’s ability to recycle capital.
CBDT seeks clarifications from MeitY on proposed tax incentives for data centres
'Tax policy must clearly define who qualifies for an exemption. We cannot have a situation where any company with a few servers claims to be a data centre. The definition has to be precise and backed by clear conditions'
October CPI hits rock-bottom 0.25%: GST cuts shine, but food deflation rings alarm
October’s CPI just hit 0.25%—the lowest since the 2011-12 series began. A triumph of policy? A statistical mirage? A rate cut in December? Or a warning bell for rural India?
Online prices show 7-10% correction after GST rate cuts: QuantEco Report
These movements as part of an ongoing price discovery process in the post-GST environment.
MSMEs seek Covid-era relief to beat Trump tariffs in pre-Budget meet with FM Sitharaman
They also urged to make it compulsory for all loans below Rs 50 lakh or Rs 1 crore to be covered under the collateral-free guarantee mechanism for MSMEs.
Govt confident of meeting FY26 direct tax target despite likely STT shortfall
STT has seen slower growth this year as investor sentiment turned cautious amid market corrections in September and October.
Security tightened at government buildings, ministries in Delhi after blast near Red Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on November 11.
Economists urge focus on private investment revival, streamline customs procedures in Budget 2026-27
Economists also pressed for a strong push on non-financial reforms to sustain high growth.
Union Budget may announce new central cess or NCCD on tobacco, pan masala
Since this is not a GST levy, the Council’s approval will not be necessary. The new central levy will have to be approved by Parliament.
Insurance agents’ plea over commission cuts unlikely to be taken up by GST Council
Insurance agents are seeking intervention from the government after insurers slashed commissions following the GST rate rejig, however, one official said the issue does not warrant council's intervention as the matter is a business arrangement within the industry.
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Sanghnomics: We are treating largely symptoms of a deeper malaise. The solution is to check reckless consumerism that has become the driving force of modern economic models
Ruchir Sharma | Books, malls and cars: where the physical world still rules
Many consumers are resisting, even turning back the digital revolution
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Kicking Multiple Cans Down the Road
A shaky US–China truce, a cautious Fed, and an underperforming India—markets may have dodged a bullet, but the pressure is far from over
