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Growth in Banks’ Non-Food Credit Slows Down to 19% in April; Sharp Decline in NBFC Loan Growth to About 15%

In April, the year-on-year growth of banks’ non-food credit slowed to 19.1%, reaching Rs 164.76 trillion, a slight decrease from the 20.2% growth observed the previous month, according to the RBI’s latest credit deployment data. When not considering the HDFC merger, the credit uptake increased by 15.3%. Credit provided by banks to agriculture and related […]

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Vedanta Targets $6 Billion EBITDA in FY25, Affirms Profit Goal Expectations

Vedanta Group, a mining giant, is setting its sights on achieving $6 billion in earnings before tax for the upcoming fiscal year, with plans to increase this figure to between $7 and $7.5 billion the year after, thanks to improved operations across its various sectors. Ajay Goel, the Chief Financial Officer of Vedanta Limited, stated […]

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Fiscal Deficit for FY24 Surpasses Estimates at 5.6%; Substantial Reduction in Subsidies

Fiscal deficit in April constitutes 12.5% of the FY25 goal; RBI’s significant dividend offers fiscal flexibility. India’s fiscal deficit for the previous financial year was reported at 5.6% of the GDP, which is lower than the revised estimate of 5.8%, attributed to higher-than-expected revenue and reduced spending. The initial budget estimate for FY24 was set […]

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Study Reveals Product Quality Regulations Boost Domestic Manufacturing

New standards have led to increased production in electronics, toys, and textiles. The implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and Compulsory Registration Orders (CROs) has positively influenced the Indian economy by promoting local manufacturing and enhancing research and development expenditures, as per a trade policy think tank’s analysis. The 2012 CRO application on electronics and […]

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April Sees a Surge in Core Sector Output with a 6.2% Increase

April’s core sector output has seen a notable rise of 6.2%, up from 6% in March, primarily driven by significant growth in the natural gas, refinery products, coal, steel, and electricity sectors. This increase, as reported by the commerce ministry, is partly attributed to the low base effect, considering the core sector’s growth was at […]

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Downtrend in Investment Demand and Stagnant Consumer Spending

The demand for investments has hit the lowest mark in the past four quarters, and consumer spending continues to be lackluster. The proportion of private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) to nominal GDP slightly decreased to 57.9% in the March quarter from 58.2% in the previous year. Despite the central government’s significant capital expenditure efforts, the […]

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Energized Performance: Core Sector Expands by 6.2% in April

As Borussia Dortmund gears up for the ultimate test in Saturday’s Champions League final, they face a Real Madrid team brimming with stars and the anticipation of claiming their 15th European championship at Wembley. The Spanish behemoths, with an unmatched record in the competition, are the top contenders, facing a Dortmund team that has defied […]

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S&P upgrades outlook on India’s sovereign rating to ‘positive’

S&P Global Ratings raised India’s sovereign rating outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’ while retaining the rating at ‘BBB-’, saying that the country’s robust economic expansion was having a constructive impact on its credit metrics and growth momentum over the next two to three years. India’s marathon national election lasting six weeks to be counted on […]

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Cash Deposit Limit in Saving Account as Per Income Tax Act

The cash deposit limit in savings accounts refers to the maximum amount of cash that an individual can deposit within a specified period without attracting the attention of tax authorities. This limit is set by income tax regulations to monitor and regulate the flow of cash transactions, curbing the potential for money laundering, tax evasion, […]

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Mobile users can expect relief from ‘spoof international calls’

New Delhi: The department of telecommunications (DoT) and mobile operators devised a system that can identify and block spoof international calls showing up as Indian numbers. Through this, the government and telcos are seeking to give relief to mobile users who have been getting such calls from cyber criminals posing as police officials, courier company […]

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