Business & Economy · Nov 2, 2026
Provisional government data show gross GST receipts jumped 22.9 percent in October to ₹2.31 lakh crore, driven by a 42 percent rise in import-related taxes and stronger domestic sales ahead of Diwali. The windfall helps fiscal math now, but officials and analysts caution the boost may not be durable.
Business & Economy · Nov 1, 2026
New rules that take effect on November 1, 2026 change how post sale discounts are treated and speed provisional refunds for sectors with inverted duty structures, measures aimed at easing working capital pressures for exporters and manufacturers.
Business & Economy · Oct 30, 2026
Shipments of diesel from Indian refineries jumped in October, driven by tight global supplies and elevated international margins. The surge helps offset a rising crude import bill, but strong domestic demand and export levies will shape how much India can sell overseas.
Business & Economy · Oct 29, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks slipped on October 29, 2026, as investors booked profits after a recent rally and assessed monetary policy risks and global market volatility. Financial stocks led declines while domestic data and corporate earnings kept trading cautious.
Business & Economy · Oct 26, 2026
Indian benchmark indices recovered on October 26, 2026, after a four day slide, with metal, pharma and ports stocks leading gains. Traders said a pullback in Brent crude and a string of corporate results underpinned the rally, but elevated volatility indicators and geopolitical risks leave the rally fragile.
Business & Economy · Oct 25, 2026
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn a net Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities so far in October, taking 2026 cumulative outflows past Rs 3.08 lakh crore. Analysts point to high crude prices, Middle East tensions, weak corporate earnings and global rate pressures as the main drivers.
Business & Economy · Oct 24, 2026
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk agreed to deepen economic cooperation and aim to double two way trade from about USD 6.3 billion by 2030, while signing measures to expand defence industry collaboration, energy and high technology links.
Business & Economy · Oct 24, 2026
Jio Platforms closed its three day initial public offering with record demand on October 23, 2026, attracting bids worth more than Rs 7.4 lakh crore and setting new benchmarks for India equity market appetite and liquidity dynamics.
Business & Economy · Oct 23, 2026
Vikram Solar said its 9 GW N type TOPCon solar cell facility at Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, will begin producing cells in December 2026. The move brings India closer to an integrated domestic solar supply chain and could ease reliance on imported cells for large scale projects.
Business & Economy · Oct 22, 2026
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of India monetary policy meeting published October 22 show policymakers moved to a calibrated tightening stance and flagged scope for additional rate rises to tame inflation, a shift that could tighten borrowing costs for households and companies ahead of year end.
Business & Economy · Oct 22, 2026
Jio Platforms Ltd’s Rs 30,213 crore initial public offering was fully subscribed within hours, driven by heavy institutional demand and large anchor bookings. The blockbuster opening lifts market expectations for primary issuance and intensifies debate over retail participation and pricing ahead of listing.
Business & Economy · Oct 21, 2026
Minutes released October 21 from the Reserve Bank of India’s October MPC meeting detail growing concern over oil driven price pressures, a shift to a calibrated tightening stance and market repositioning that sent bond yields higher and tightened financial conditions.
Business & Economy · Oct 20, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on October 20, 2026, seeking to push a near finalised bilateral trade agreement while American and Indian officials also navigate sensitivities over India’s purchases of Russian crude. The visit, which will include stops in Jamnagar, underlines how trade, energy and private sector ties are converging at a critical moment for investment and industrial policy in India.
Business & Economy · Oct 16, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the minimum daily Cash Reserve Ratio maintenance to 99 percent effective from the fortnight beginning October 16, 2026, a move that reduces banks’ intrafortnight flexibility and signals a more active liquidity stance following the October rate hike.
Business & Economy · Oct 14, 2026
Hyundai Motor Group said on October 14, 2026 that it will invest $15.5 billion in India through 2032 to expand manufacturing, R and D, and local supply chains, positioning the country as a cornerstone of its global growth strategy.