India’s current account deficit in Q1 FY25 widens to $9.7 billion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s current account deficit in Q1 FY25 widens to $9.7 billion

The Hindu  

India’s current account deficit widened marginally to $ 9.7 billion in Q1:2024-25 from $8.9 billion in Q1:2023-24 and against a surplus of $4.6 billion in Q4:2023-24, according to dada released by the Reserve Bank of India on Monday. The current account surplus for Q4:2023-24 was revised downwards to $4.6 billion from US$ 5.7 billion earlier due to an upward adjustment of customs data on merchandise imports, the RBI said. “The widening of CAD on a year-on-year basis was primarily due to a rise in merchandise trade deficit to $ 65.1 billion in Q1:2024-25 from $56.7 billion in Q1:2023-24,” the RBI said. Commenting on the CAD, Madan Sabnavis, chief economist, Bank of baroda said “India’s balance of payments situation remained largely stable for Q1-FY25 with net accretion of $ 5.2 billion to forex reserves compared with $ 24.4 billion last year.” He said the trade deficit widened to $ 65 billion compared with $ 56.7 billion last year.

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India’s imports rises to 27%, touches to record high of almost $70 billion
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India’s imports rises to 27%, touches to record high of almost $70 billion

The Hindu  

India’s merchandise exports fell 4.83% to $32.11 billion in November while the import bill jumped 27% to a record high of almost $70 billion, as per data released by the Commerce Ministry. This is the third time in four months that India’s import bill has hit a record high, but November’s tally surpasses the last two occasions by a wide …

FDI inflows to India surpass $1 trillion, with overseas investment likely to gain momentum in FY25
2 weeks, 1 day ago

FDI inflows to India surpass $1 trillion, with overseas investment likely to gain momentum in FY25

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 8 Foreign direct investment inflows into India have crossed the USD one trillion milestone in the April 2000-September 2024 period, firmly establishing the country's reputation as a safe and key investment destination globally. According to the Commerce and Industry Ministry, since 2014, India has attracted a cumulative FDI inflow of USD 667.4 billion, registering an increase of …

India’s Forex Reserves rebound after 8 weeks of decline amid global uncertainty
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India’s Forex Reserves rebound after 8 weeks of decline amid global uncertainty

Live Mint  

India's foreign exchange reserves have seen a resurgence after an eight-week decline that pushed them to multi-month lows. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India earlier this week, reserves increased by USD 1.51 billion, reaching USD 658.091 billion for the week ending November 29. This recovery follows a sustained dip from September's all-time high of USD 704.89 …

India’s foreign exchange reserves decline for eighth consecutive week
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

India’s foreign exchange reserves decline for eighth consecutive week

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 1 : India's foreign exchange reserves slumped for an eighth consecutive week to hit a multi-month low of USD 656.582 billion in the week that ended on November 22, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed. The latest RBI data showed that India's foreign currency assets, the largest component of forex reserves, stood at USD 566.791 …

Tax breaks, reforms, and returns: Why NRIs are banking big on India
1 month ago

Tax breaks, reforms, and returns: Why NRIs are banking big on India

Live Mint  

India is cementing its reputation as a prime destination for global investors, with inflows into NRI deposit schemes surging to $7.8 billion between April and August this year—more than double the figure from the same period last year. By refining tax rules, increasing transparency, and aligning with global trends, the reforms position India as an attractive and efficient investment destination …

India: Services Exports to Surpass Merchandise Shipments by 2030
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India: Services Exports to Surpass Merchandise Shipments by 2030

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With a growth rate double that of merchandise exports, services export is set to surpass the former in five years. Between FY2019 and FY2024, India’s merchandise exports grew at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8 per cent, while services exports surged ahead at a robust CAGR of 10.5 per cent. According to GTRI, at this rate, services exports …

India’s goods trade deficit widens to $27 billion in October
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India’s goods trade deficit widens to $27 billion in October

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a two-month high in October, driven by a rise in imports, data released by the commerce ministry on Thursday showed. The goods trade deficit—the difference between exports and imports—stood at $27.14 billion in October, up from $20.78 billion in September. The overall trade deficit, including both services and merchandise, fell to $10.12 …

PSB’s Record 26% Profit Growth in First Half FY25
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PSB’s Record 26% Profit Growth in First Half FY25

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The finance ministry on Tuesday said that public sector banks have shown robust performance in the first half of the current fiscal year with a 26 per cent growth in net profit, increase in business and decline in non-performing assets. During the first six months of FY25, the finance ministry also said that the credit and deposit portfolio …

How FDI flows into India lost momentum
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1 month, 1 week ago

How FDI flows into India lost momentum

Live Mint  

Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers of Indian equities for nearly all of October, offloading shares worth ₹1.1 trillion. Data from India’s central bank shows that between April and August, net foreign portfolio flows into India totalled $10.3 billion, a steep drop from $22.9 billion in the same period last year. Read this | Mint Explainer: Why India's net FDI …

Canara Bank Reports 11.31% Net Profit Growth in Q2 FY25
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Canara Bank Reports 11.31% Net Profit Growth in Q2 FY25

The Hindu  

Canara Bank reports a strong Q2 performance with a 11.31% increase in net profit to ₹4,014 crore. The bank's net interest income also saw a significant rise, reaching ₹9,315 crore, compared to ₹8,903 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The bank's NPAs have been reduced significantly, with the MSME sector NPA ratio dropping to 7.1% in Q2, down from …

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore
2 months ago

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

India's tax filers have seen a significant surge in recent years, with the number of individuals reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore surging fivefold in the assessment year 2023-24. This growth has been driven by both an increase in the total number of taxpayers and an increase in the number of individuals with taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore.

Axis Bank Q2 Results: A Strong Performance Despite Market Challenges
2 months ago

Axis Bank Q2 Results: A Strong Performance Despite Market Challenges

Live Mint  

Axis Bank reports a strong Q2FY25 performance, with a 18% rise in standalone net profit to ₹6,917.57 crore. The bank's net interest income (NII) rose 10% YoY, while the net interest margin (NIM) shrunk by four per cent. Despite the decline in NIM, the bank's margin excluding the one-time tax gain remained broadly maintained. The bank's net loans grew by …

India's current account deficit gap widens in April-June: RBI
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's current account deficit gap widens in April-June: RBI

Hindustan Times  

India's current account deficit widened on-year in the April-June quarter, largely due to a higher merchandise trade deficit, the central bank said on Monday. The Reserve Bank of India reported a current account deficit of $9.7 billion for April-June, driven by a $65.1 billion merchandise trade deficit. The current account deficit stood at $9.7 billion, or 1.1% of the GDP, …

India's GDP grows by 6.7 percent in Q1: Govt report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India's GDP grows by 6.7 percent in Q1: Govt report

Hindustan Times  

India's gross domestic product slowed to a five-quarter low of 6.7 per cent in April-June this fiscal against 8.2 per cent in the year-ago period, mainly due to poor showing by the farm sector, according to government data. India's GDP grows by 6.7 percent in Q1: Govt report India remains the fastest-growing major economy, as China's GDP growth in the …

ICICI Bank Q1 net profit grows 14.6% to ₹11,059 crore
4 months, 3 weeks ago

ICICI Bank Q1 net profit grows 14.6% to ₹11,059 crore

The Hindu  

ICICI Bank Ltd. reported Q1 FY25 net profit grew 14.6% year-on-year to ₹11,059 crorebeating estimates led by treasury gains and other income. Net interest income of the private sector bank for June quarter rose 7.3% YoY to ₹19,553 crore, the bank said in a filing. “We are comfortable with the asset quality andour strategy is to grow in a risk …

Federal Bank Q1 net profit grows 18.25% to ₹1,010 crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Federal Bank Q1 net profit grows 18.25% to ₹1,010 crore

The Hindu  

Federal Bank Ltd. reported Q1 FY25 net profit rose 18.3% year-on-year to ₹1,009.53 crore. Net advances rose to ₹2,20,806.41 crore, from ₹1,83,487.41 crore in the year-earlier period. Gross NPA at the end of Q1 FY25 was ₹4738.35 crore, which as a percentage to Gross Advances was 2.11%, while net NPA and as a percentage to net advances was ₹1330.44 crore …

Federal Bank logs record high net income at Rs 1,010 crore, to raise Rs 6,000 crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Federal Bank logs record high net income at Rs 1,010 crore, to raise Rs 6,000 crore

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Kochi-based old generation private sector lender Federal Bank has reported the highest-ever quarterly net income at Rs 1,010 crore for the June quarter, logging in an 18.25 percent annualised growth, boosted by all-round performance in terms of asset generation as well as maintaining asset quality. The lender, which is getting a new chief executive in Krishnan Venkat Subramanian …

Moving forward with nine levers of growth
5 months ago

Moving forward with nine levers of growth

Hindustan Times  

The New York Times, long considered a cheerleader of the select global club sceptical of India’s exponential phy-gital capabilities build-up in recent years, acknowledged the same, writing in late June how “positive vibes” from India are making it a preferred destination for marquee American and European conglomerates, accentuating a clear shift away from mainland China. The budget presented on Tuesday, …

TCS Q1 results: Net profit grows 8.7% to ₹12,040 crore
5 months, 1 week ago

TCS Q1 results: Net profit grows 8.7% to ₹12,040 crore

The Hindu  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd reported consolidated first quarter net profit grew 8.7% year on year to ₹12,040 crore despite degrowth in several business YoY. Commenting on the results K Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, TCS said: “I am pleased to report a strong start to the new fiscal year with all-round growth across industries and markets.” “We are …

India’s Booming Forex Reserves: Hidden Risks and Economic Concerns
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Booming Forex Reserves: Hidden Risks and Economic Concerns

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 08, 2024 11:43 IST - 6 MINS READ Figures on India’s balance of payments in financial year 2023-24, released by the Reserve Bank of India recently, have added to the hype on India’s growth story. India’s current account deficit, or the surplus of current foreign exchange expenditures and outflows over current foreign exchange earnings and receipts, fell …

Foreign portfolio investors invest ₹26,565 crore in Indian equities in June
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign portfolio investors invest ₹26,565 crore in Indian equities in June

The Hindu  

After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, infusing ₹26,565 crore in Indian equities, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets. According to the data with the depositories, Foreign Portfolio Investors have made a net infusion of ₹26,565 crore in equities this month. Geojit Financial Services Chief Investment Strategist V. K. Vijayakumar said …

India's foreign assets increased more than liabilities in 2023-24: RBI data
5 months, 4 weeks ago

India's foreign assets increased more than liabilities in 2023-24: RBI data

Hindustan Times  

India's has increased its overseas assets more than its foreign liabilities, largely due to a rise in reserve assets, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Reserve assets amounting to $23.9 billion was the dominant component of the rise in Indian residents’ overseas financial assets during the last quarter of the financial year 2023-24, followed by currency and deposits, and …

India’s Current Account Balance Turns Surplus in Q4FY24
5 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s Current Account Balance Turns Surplus in Q4FY24

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India’s current account balance recorded a surplus of $ 5.7 billion in the fourth quarter of FY24 due to higher service exports and private transfer receipts, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India. The current account balance was in deficit of $ 8.7 billion in Q3 2023-24 and $ 1.3 billion a year ago. Net services …

FDI inflows into India down to $28 billion in 2023: UN
6 months ago

FDI inflows into India down to $28 billion in 2023: UN

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The FDI inflows into India saw a 43 per cent decline in 2023 at $28 billion, while the global foreign direct investments dropped 2 per cent to $1.3 trillion, as per the data of UNCTAD. FDI outflows from India also saw a dip of 8.7 per cent to $13,341 million against $14,618 million in 2022. At $621 billion, they …

India's FY24 GDP stays strong at 8.2%, Q4 economy growth at 7.8%
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's FY24 GDP stays strong at 8.2%, Q4 economy growth at 7.8%

Hindustan Times  

India's economy grew by 7.8% in the January-March quarter from a year earlier, compared with 8.4% growth in the previous quarter, government data showed. A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Data released by the National Statistical Office showed that the gross domestic product expanded 6.2 per cent in the January-March period of the …

India's FDI Equity Inflows Drop 3.49% in 2023-24
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's FDI Equity Inflows Drop 3.49% in 2023-24

Deccan Chronicle  

With lower infusion in sectors like services, computer hardware and software, telecom, auto and pharmacy among others, foreign direct investment or FDI equity inflows in India declined 3.49 per cent to $44.42 billion in 2023-24, while the FDI inflows stood at $46.03 billion during 2022-23, according to the government data.Inflows during the period from January to March FY24, however, the …

Welcome bounty: On the RBI’s ₹2.11-lakh-crore transfer to the Union government
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Welcome bounty: On the RBI’s ₹2.11-lakh-crore transfer to the Union government

The Hindu  

The decision by the Reserve Bank of India’s board to transfer a record surplus of almost ₹2.11 lakh crore to the Union government for 2023-24 will serve as a welcome shot in the arm for the new government when it presents its Budget in July. More than double the previous year’s ₹87,416 crore payout as well as the ₹1.02 lakh …

RBI board approves transfer of ₹2,10,874 crore surplus to Centre for FY24
7 months ago

RBI board approves transfer of ₹2,10,874 crore surplus to Centre for FY24

The Hindu  

In a windfall gain for the Centre, the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday approved the transfer of a record ₹2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Union government for the accounting year 2023-24. “The Board also discussed the working of the Reserve Bank during the year April 2023 – March 2024 and approved the …

Drop in FDI inflows mirrors global trend: Finmin
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Drop in FDI inflows mirrors global trend: Finmin

The Hindu  

The decline in India’s net foreign direct investment inflows, which have dropped almost 31% to $25.5 billion over the first ten months of 2023-24, is in line with the slowdown in such investments to developing countries, the Finance Ministry has said, while holding out hope for an uptick in investments this year. While overall global FDI flows rose 3% to …

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das: CAD for 2023-24, 2024-25 to be eminently manageable
10 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das: CAD for 2023-24, 2024-25 to be eminently manageable

The Hindu  

“With India’s current account deficit declining sharply to 1% of GDP in Q2:2023-24 from 3.8% in Q2:2022-23,” RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on February 8 said going ahead, the net balance under services and remittances would remain in large surplus, partly offsetting the trade deficit. Moreover, with around 10.2% share in world telecommunications, computer and information services exports, India is a …

Budget focus on BITs is good for the Indian economy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget focus on BITs is good for the Indian economy

Hindustan Times  

An important element in the budget speech of Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was that India is negotiating bilateral investment treaties — treaties that reciprocally protect and promote foreign investment under international law — to encourage foreign investment inflows to India. Niti Bhasin and Rinku Manocha in their 2016 paper, consider the impact of BITs on FDI inflows in India …

SBI Q3 net slips 35% on wages, pension
10 months, 2 weeks ago

SBI Q3 net slips 35% on wages, pension

The Hindu  

State Bank of India reported third quarter net profit plunged 35.49% to ₹9,164 crore as compared with ₹14,205 crore in the year ago period due to a one-time provisioning of ₹7,100 crore toward wage hikes and pension liabilities, its chairman Dinesh Khara said at a press conference. Out of the ₹7,100 crore the bank provided ₹5,400 crore to correct the …

PNB Q2 net profit jumps 327% to ₹1,756 crore; NII rises 20% YoY
1 year, 1 month ago

PNB Q2 net profit jumps 327% to ₹1,756 crore; NII rises 20% YoY

Live Mint  

PNB Q2 Results: Punjab National Bank, the state-run lender, reported a sharp jump of 327% in its net profit for the second quarter of FY24 led by lower provisions. PNB’s net profit in Q2FY24 surged to ₹1,756 crore from ₹411.3 crore in the same quarter last year. PNB’s net interest income during the July-September 2023 quarter rose 20% to ₹9,923 …

Higher income, lower provisions lift IndusInd Q2 profit 22%
1 year, 2 months ago

Higher income, lower provisions lift IndusInd Q2 profit 22%

Live Mint  

Private sector lender IndusInd Bank on Wednesday reported a 22% year-on-year rise in September quarter standalone net profit to ₹2,181.5 crore on the back of higher income and lower provisions. We have consistently communicated that our balance sheet construct, and the growth dynamics are able to withstand NIM volatility,” said Sumant Kathpalia, chief executive officer, IndusInd Bank. We have always …

India's June quarter current account deficit narrows to 1.1 per cent: RBI
1 year, 2 months ago

India's June quarter current account deficit narrows to 1.1 per cent: RBI

Hindustan Times  

India's current account deficit narrowed to USD 9.2 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP for the April-June period, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday. The net external commercial borrowings to India recorded an inflow of USD 5.6 billion in the quarter compared to an outflow of USD 2.9 billion a year ago, the RBI said The current account deficit, …

India’s external debt rises to $629.1 billion at end-June 2023: RBI
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s external debt rises to $629.1 billion at end-June 2023: RBI

The Hindu  

India’s external debt at end-June 2023 was placed at $629.1 billion, recording an increase of $4.7 billion over its level at end-March 2023 according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on September 28. Excluding the valuation effect, external debt would have increased by $7.8 billion instead of $4.7 billion at end-June 2023 over end-March 2023. Net outgo …

India’s goods trade deficit hits a 10-month high
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s goods trade deficit hits a 10-month high

The Hindu  

India’s foreign trade hit a fresh trough in August, with goods exports shrinking for the seventh successive month, services exports estimated to have dropped for the first time in well over a year, and the goods trade deficit hitting a 10-month high. The merchandise import bill for August dropped 5.23% year-on-year to $58.64 billion, but was 10.85% higher than July’s …

’Indian equities to benefit from macro backdrop, Nifty EPS to grow 18% in FY24’
1 year, 4 months ago

’Indian equities to benefit from macro backdrop, Nifty EPS to grow 18% in FY24’

Live Mint  

India’s financial market assets including equities, private markets, bond yields, are expected to benefit structurally from a favourable macroeconomic backdrop over the next few years. According to a report by Standard Chartered, India’s corporate profit cycle remains the strongest since the 2004-08 cycle as the benchmark Nifty index EPS grew at an average 20 per cent between FY21 and FY23 …

T.N.’s foreign direct investment inflows fell 27.7% to $2.17 billion in 2022-23
1 year, 4 months ago

T.N.’s foreign direct investment inflows fell 27.7% to $2.17 billion in 2022-23

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s Foreign Direct Investment inflows declined 27.7% to about $2.17 billion in the financial year 2022-23 from $3 billion in 2021-22, as per data shared in Parliament recently. Many other key States, except for Gujarat, have India’s FDI inflows as a whole, declined 16.34% to $70.97 billion in 2022-23 from $84.84 billion in 2021-22, as per the provisional figures …

India Records 2nd Highest Jump In Forex Reserves Among Major Economies in 2023: RBI Bulletin
1 year, 5 months ago

India Records 2nd Highest Jump In Forex Reserves Among Major Economies in 2023: RBI Bulletin

News 18  

The rain deficit in India is rapidly closing amid a highly cyclone-skewed distribution, and manufacturing and services activity in the country remains in expansion albeit with some sequential moderation in June, according to the RBI’s latest report released on Monday, July 17. It said India’s foreign exchange reserves increased $71.8 billion since October 21, 2022, and stood at $596.3 billion …

CAD narrows to 0.2% of GDP in Q4 FY23 on lower trade deficit, higher services exports
1 year, 5 months ago

CAD narrows to 0.2% of GDP in Q4 FY23 on lower trade deficit, higher services exports

The Hindu  

India's current account deficit narrowed to $1.3 billion or 0.2% of GDP in the January-March quarter of FY23, mainly due to moderation in the trade deficit and a robust increase in services exports, RBI data showed on June 27. “India’s current account deficit decreased to $1.3 billion in Q4:2022-23 from $16.8 billion in Q3:2022-231, and $13.4 billion a year ago,” …

India's current account deficit dips to 0.2% of GDP in Q4 FY23: RBI data
1 year, 5 months ago

India's current account deficit dips to 0.2% of GDP in Q4 FY23: RBI data

India TV News  

According to RBI data released on Tuesday, India's current account deficit decreased to USD 1.3 billion, or 0.2% of GDP, during the January-March quarter of FY23. "India's CAD decreased to USD 1.3 billion in Q4:2022-23 from USD 16.8 billion in Q3:2022-231, and USD 13.4 billion a year ago," the Reserve Bank stated. The trade deficit decreased to USD 52.6 billion …

RBI ups GDP growth projection to 7 pc for FY24
1 year, 6 months ago

RBI ups GDP growth projection to 7 pc for FY24

Hindustan Times  

Announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, however, flagged protracted geopolitical turmoil and global economic fragmentation as risks to the growth outlook. The apex bank projected real GDP growth for the 2023-24 fiscal at 7 per cent, with December and March quarter growth estimated at 6.5 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively. The growth in the first, …

Net FPI inflows stand at USD 8.4 billion during current financial year: RBI gov
1 year, 6 months ago

Net FPI inflows stand at USD 8.4 billion during current financial year: RBI gov

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that the net Foreign portfolio investment inflows stand at USD 8.4 billion during the current financial year upto June 6 as against net outflows in the proceeding two years where USD 14.1 billion in 2021-22 and 5.9 billion in 2022-23. The net FPI inflows stand at USD 8.4 billion …

Beating estimates, India’s GDP expands 7.2% in FY23
1 year, 6 months ago

Beating estimates, India’s GDP expands 7.2% in FY23

Live Mint  

India’s economy grew at 7.2% in FY23, beating the 7% official forecast, driven by robust expansion in agriculture, construction, and services sectors and a rebound in manufacturing in the March quarter, data released by the National Statistical Office on Wednesday showed. Farm sector output expanded at a robust 5.5% adjusted for inflation, while the manufacturing sector rebounded from two consecutive …

Foreign Portfolio Investment in Indian equities drop 11% to $542 bn in January-March quarter
1 year, 7 months ago

Foreign Portfolio Investment in Indian equities drop 11% to $542 bn in January-March quarter

The Hindu  

The value of Foreign Portfolio Investment in Indian equities was at $542 billion in the March quarter of 2023, a decline of 11% from the preceding year, largely due to the exodus of foreign money from the domestic market, according to a Morningstar report. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the value of FPI in Indian equities fell by 7% from $584 …

India FY23 exports defy global turmoil to hit record high
1 year, 8 months ago

India FY23 exports defy global turmoil to hit record high

Live Mint  

In a year of uncertainties worldwide, India exported a record $447 billion worth of goods in FY23, up about 6% from the previous year, commerce ministry data showed. At the same time, goods imports rose over 16% to touch $714 billion, widening the goods trade deficit to highest ever mark of $267 billion against the previous year’s $191 billion. “Although …

Healthy economic growth of India, more FDI equity inflow in 2023, say experts
1 year, 11 months ago

Healthy economic growth of India, more FDI equity inflow in 2023, say experts

Live Mint  

Despite the Russia-Ukraine war, US monetary policy, and other global uncertainties, the Indian economy is projected to remain healthy. India may attract the eyes of overseas investors in 2023 as well on account of measures such as the rollout of the production-linked incentive schemes and the projection of healthy economic growth. As per the latest figures of the government, India …

Foreign investors buy Indian equities in December first half, despite stock slip
2 years ago

Foreign investors buy Indian equities in December first half, despite stock slip

Live Mint  

Foreign portfolio investors bought Indian shares worth 90.17 billion Indian rupees in the first half of December, despite the country's benchmark indexes coming off record high levels on hawkish commentary from global central banks, data showed. Between Nov. 16 and Nov. 30, when benchmarks rose to record high levels, foreign fund inflows logged 73.5 billion rupees. This is a pivot …

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