Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!

India spends significantly less on defence than could be expected from a country that faces simultaneous armed threats from two hostile neighbours -- China and Pakistan. IMAGE: An Indian Army......

Nirmalaji Eyes Higher GDP Growth Target

'The nominal GDP growth assumption for FY25 may be revised upwards on higher growth expectations.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs a pre-Budget meeting for Budget 2024-2025, June......

New base years for macros likely to kick in from Jan-Feb 2026

Updated new base years for national accounts and other macro-indicators are expected to come into effect from January-February 2026, coinciding with the first and second advance estimates of......

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.''Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'......

FPIs invest Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities in Jun

After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, infusing Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets. Illustration:......