In a unanimous decision today, i.e., April 08, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, in its first bi-monthly monetary policy meeting of FY27. The standing deposit facility (SDF
The Indian rupee made headlines twice this week. First for all the wrong reasons, touching record lows and raising fears of a slide toward 100 to the dollar after touching the all time high of little over 95. Then, just as quickly, it staged one of i
Plastic is something that most of us use in our daily lives. Bags, food containers, water bottles, etc., all contain plastic. Due to its widespread use, a small disruption may impact multiple businesses. Businesses that depend heavily on the regular
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) sent the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) a full 20-Point Policy Agenda on April 05, 2026. This agenda lays out a plan of coordinated fiscal, financial, trade, and regulatory steps tha
The Strait of Hormuz (SOH) ─ the narrow seawaterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and still in absolute control of Iran ─ is one of the world’s most vital chokepoints for global energy & other commodity transportation. Almos
India imports most of its oil. Between 85% and 88% of what the country consumes comes from offshore. India is also the third largest consumer of crude oil in the world, using between 5.4% and 5.6% of global daily output. High consumption combined wit
In the financial market, rotation of asset classes usually occurs cyclically (like equities to debt or vice versa) in the course of a regular market cycle (bull, bear or neutral) led by regular economic data and also important geopolitical events. Ho
In 2025, gold and silver emerged as the most rewarding asset classes globally, not merely safe havens, but as strong momentum bullions. Gold surged an extraordinary 68.66% in 2025, while silver delivered an even more spectacular rally of over 130% in
On Thursday, HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector bank, drew attention after the resignation of its part-time chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. This is not just another boardroom development. It has sparked a wider conversation around governa
The Bajaj Group is a prestigious Indian conglomerate that has significantly influenced the nation’s industrial landscape since its inception. Founded by Jamnalal Bajaj in 1926, the group has evolved from a small trading firm into India's third-larg
M&M (Mahindra & Mahindra) Group is an Indian automobile and industrial house. The history of the company’s growth and development over the last 8 decades mirrors the overall development of the country’s economy. Since its inception in 194
As India’s Swadeshi movement and the original spirit of “Make in India” began to rise, so did Godrej, born 126 years ago from a quiet yet determined vision. The founders held fast to Ahimsa and Swadeshi as core values, choosing to make Indian g
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