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India RBI Holds Rates Steady — Investors Face Lower Cost of Capital and Higher Growth
India’s central bank said it will not hike rates, keeping borrowing cheap and boosting corporate earnings.
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Markets
RBI Transfers ₹2.87 Lakh Crore to Govt FY26 — What It Means for Indian Equities and Portfolio Allocation
RBI will move ₹2.87 lakh crore to the central treasury for FY26, tightening liquidity and weighing on growth‑sector stocks.
Markets
India Faces Live Balance‑of‑Payments Test — What It Means for Global Equities
India’s rising oil bills and rupee weakness trigger a live balance‑of‑payments stress test, reshaping risk‑on sentiment in emerging‑market stocks.
Markets
ArcelorMittal Raises $667M from Vallourec Stake Sale, Armada Secures $230M Series B
ArcelorMittal sold a stake in Vallourec for $667 million, while Indian fintech Armada closed a $230 million Series B. Both moves reflect strategic capital raises in the steel and fintech sectors.
Economy
India Sets 30% Ethanol Blend Standard Amid Energy Crisis
India will allow petrol blends with up to 30% ethanol nationwide, aiming to curb oil imports and support surplus ethanol production. The move follows industry push for higher biofuel use.
Markets
Wes Streeting’s Brexit Strategy and India’s Nordic Outreach
Labour’s Wes Streeting plans to use Brexit as a domestic issue, while India’s Modi seeks deeper ties with Nordic countries on technology and green transition.
Economy
Cricket Australia Discusses Opening BBL Season with India Showdown
Cricket Australia has approached BBL franchises about starting the upcoming Big Bash League season with a match in India, signaling potential cross‑border expansion.
Economy
India Says No Immediate Cut to Capital Gains Tax for Foreign Portfolio Investors
A senior official confirmed that India will not lower capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors despite recent outflows, calling the moves strategic rather than a sign of reduced investment appeal.
Crypto
India Tightens Silver Import Rules Amid Rupee Pressure
India reclassifies high‑purity silver bars as restricted, requiring licenses and higher duties to curb foreign‑exchange outflows and support the rupee.
Markets
Indian Court Orders Apple to Cooperate in Antitrust Investigation
An Indian court has directed Apple to cooperate with authorities in an antitrust probe into the company’s app store practices. The ruling signals heightened scrutiny of global tech firms in India.
Markets
India’s Silver Import Restriction Likely Raises Domestic Prices
India will restrict silver imports and raise duties, a move expected to lift domestic prices. The change follows global prices staying flat and could affect investors and the MCX-LBMA spread.
Crypto
India Tightens Silver Import Rules, Raising Costs Over 18%
New Delhi moves most silver imports to restricted status, adding a 15% customs duty and IGST to push effective tax above 18%. The change follows a 150% jump in import value and aims to curb the widening trade deficit.