Fitch Ratings predicts India’s state-run oil companies will weather new US sanctions on Russian energy giants and EU bans on refined products. While OMCs are expected to comply, some may still process Russian crude via non-sanctioned routes, potentially securing discounts and protecting margins.
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Economic secretary Anuradha Thakur urged the financial sector to embrace disintermediation, analyze trends, and channelize financial flows smoothly. She highlighted shifts in savings and credit, emphasizing the need for collective thinking to ensure finance reaches MSMEs and low-income households, fostering distributional equity.
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Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities highlights City Union Bank and Belrise Industries as top stock picks for the week of November 17, 2025. Nifty and Bank Nifty are showing strong bullish momentum, with Nifty eyeing 26500 and Bank Nifty targeting 60200.
Retail inflation in October has hit its lowest level since 2013 – the time that this series of CPI inflation started. At the start of 2025, the repo rate stood at 6.5% – and as the end of the year approaches, it has come down by a full 100 basis points! Where will the easing
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Gold and silver prices retreated on Monday following hawkish remarks from US Federal Reserve officials, dampening hopes of an imminent rate cut. This sentiment shift pulled bullion prices lower after a strong rally last week. Traders are now awaiting crucial US economic data, particularly the non-farm payrolls report, for further policy cues.
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Food inflation is expected to remain controlled in the latter half of FY26 due to favorable monsoons and sowing conditions. However, an adverse base effect could lead to higher food inflation in FY27, despite current wholesale inflation easing to a two-year low. Declines in vegetable, cereal, and pulse prices have significantly contributed to this trend.
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Yamaha Motor India is targeting a significant 25% surge in exports this year, positioning its Chennai plant as a primary global export hub, especially for advanced economies like the US and Europe. This strategic move follows a successful expansion into European markets from the Chennai facility, which already exports various popular models.
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US President Donald Trump has lowered import duties on nearly 200 food and agricultural items, including spices and tea, to ease rising domestic prices. This move provides a significant boost to India’s key agri exports, though seafood and basmati rice remain under tariff sanctions. The exemptions aim to create a level playing field for Indian
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India’s retail market is poised for a massive $1 trillion expansion by 2030, driven by rising incomes and digital adoption. Expect a significant shift from traditional stores to e-commerce, quick commerce, and direct-to-consumer brands. New-age digital brands are scaling rapidly, catering to a confident, modern, and increasingly regional Indian shopper.
India’s top companies saw a significant market capitalization boost last week, with eight of the ten most valuable firms adding over Rs 2.05 lakh crore. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries led the surge, contributing substantially to the overall market recovery. Despite some declines, benchmark indices ended the week higher, driven by positive sentiment in key
India’s top firms add over Rs 2 lakh cr in market value; Airtel, Reliance lead gains Read More »
