India has strongly responded to US President Trump’s tariff threats, highlighting the hypocrisy of Western nations continuing trade with Russia while criticizing India’s oil imports. India defends its energy procurement as vital for national interest and points out the significantly larger trade volumes between Europe and Russia.
Morgan Stanley’s analysis projects India’s rise as a key global economic player, driven by increased credit-to-GDP ratio and manufacturing sector expansion. Sustained demographic growth, stable governance, and infrastructure improvements support this trajectory. India is poised to become a prime consumer market with significant energy reforms, potentially leading to lower real interest rates and higher equity…
RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, convened on August 4, 2025, to review key economic indicators. The committee’s decisions, especially regarding the repo rate, are highly anticipated amidst concerns over stalled India-US trade negotiations and potential tariff hikes.
India’s early achievement of its E20 ethanol blending target has sparked debates over mileage and engine performance. The government refutes claims of significant fuel efficiency drops, citing minimal impact on E20-compatible vehicles and emphasizing environmental benefits like reduced carbon emissions.
India is set to launch a ₹20,000 crore Export Promotion Mission by September to shield exporters from global trade uncertainties. The initiative aims to improve export credit access, address non-tariff barriers, and promote ‘Brand India’ internationally.
SEBI is considering increasing the anchor investor reservation in IPOs to 40%, with a significant portion earmarked for domestic institutional investors like mutual funds, insurance companies, and pension funds. The proposal also includes reducing the retail quota to 25% and increasing the QIB quota to 60% to bolster demand stability and broaden the participation of…
Amidst escalating trade tensions, a GTRI report challenges Donald Trump’s criticism of India’s Russian oil imports, highlighting China’s larger role as the primary purchaser. The report accuses Trump of unfairly targeting India while overlooking China’s $62.6 billion import volume.
The Trump administration introduced a pilot program requiring some B-1/B-2 visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates or deficient vetting to post bonds up to $15,000. This initiative, starting August 20, aims to reduce visa violations and encourage better screening processes.
Stock market recommendations: Mirae Asset Sharekhan suggests selling Naukri and Tata Motors. Naukri, trading below its 200 DMA, is expected to decline to Rs 1320, while Tata Motors, having broken a consolidation pattern, is projected to fall to Rs 585.
