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India’s Current-Account Deficit Deepens as Trade Gap Widens
India’s current-account deficit widened to $4.2 billion, equivalent to 0.5% of GDP, in the April-June quarter of FY2026-27 as a substantially larger merchandise trade deficit outweighed stronger services earnings and transfer receipts. The latest data underline the pressure that a rising import bill can place on India’s external finances.
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India-US Trade Deal Not Imminent, USTR Says as Negotiations Enter Final Stretch
India and the United States are continuing negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, but an immediate breakthrough should not be expected, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said. His comments came after discussions with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee. Both sides say negotiations are progressing, although unresolved issues remain.
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Finance Ministry Sees India’s Q2 FY27 GDP Growth at 7.3%, but Global Risks Cloud Outlook
India’s Finance Ministry expects real GDP to grow around 7.3% in the July–September quarter of FY27, extending the economy’s strong start to the fiscal year. The estimate is notably above the Reserve Bank of India’s 6.4% projection for the quarter, although the ministry has warned that oil prices, trade uncertainty and tighter global financial conditions remain important risks
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FPI Outflows Cross ₹1 Trillion in H1 FY27 as Global Pressures Weigh on Indian Markets
Foreign portfolio investors remained cautious toward Indian markets during the first half of FY27, with net selling reaching ₹1.29 trillion. Financial services, oil and gas, automobiles and telecom faced significant withdrawals, while selected consumer and services sectors continued to attract overseas capital.
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RBI FX Swaps Open Cheaper Dollar Funding Route for Some Indian Companies
The Reserve Bank of India’s large-scale dollar-rupee swap operations are reshaping currency-market pricing and creating an unusual funding opportunity for some Indian companies. Higher forward premiums mean eligible corporates may be able to borrow in rupees and convert that liability into dollars through currency swaps at a lower effective cost than borrowing directly overseas.
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Finance Ministry Estimates India’s Q2 GDP Growth at 7.3% as Momentum Moderates
Banking Stocks Under Pressure After Nifty Bank’s Sharp Two-Day Fall
RBI Panel Proposes 11.2% Increase in States’ WMA Limit to ₹67,839 Crore
RBI’s Forex Operations Drain Nearly $20 Billion From Banking Liquidity as Central Bank Steps Up Cash Management
Adani Group Companies Settle SEBI Proceedings Over Minimum Public Shareholding Norms for ₹1.48 Crore
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The Indian rupee remains under pressure against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices, rising global bond yields and renewed concerns over higher interest rates weigh on emerging-market currencies. The rupee ended Thursday at 95.9550 per dollar, while India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to 7.11%.
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Gold Loans Surge 4.4× to ₹5.52 Lakh Crore as Indians Turn Jewellery Into Credit
Gold-backed borrowing in India has expanded dramatically, with outstanding bank loans against gold jewellery reaching ₹5.52 lakh crore in July 2026. Rising gold prices, revised RBI loan-to-value rules and growing lender interest have helped gold loans take a larger share of the personal credit market.
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RBI Deputy Governor Says Rupee Has Scope to Stabilise and Potentially Appreciate
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta has said there is a “fair case” for the Indian rupee to stabilise and potentially appreciate from current levels, arguing that its sharp depreciation over the past year and a half may prove temporary. Her assessment is supported by expectations of an improving balance of payments, a relatively small current account deficit and potentially stronger capital flows.
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NSE Shares Rise After Muted BSE Debut, Gain Over 3% From IPO Price in Early Trade
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) shares made their long-awaited stock-market debut on BSE on September 24, 2026. After opening only modestly above the ₹1,785 IPO price, the stock strengthened in early trading and climbed more than 3% from the issue price.
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Oil Eases After 4% Surge; Gold Remains Under Pressure as Rate-Hike Bets Rise
Oil prices pulled back on Thursday after a sharp rally in the previous session as investors weighed renewed diplomatic signals from Iran against continuing Middle East supply risks. Gold, meanwhile, remained under pressure as a firm US dollar, elevated Treasury yields and expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening reduced the appeal of non-yielding bullion.
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Banks to Remain Open This Sunday Ahead of Three-Day Nationwide Strike
Public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks will operate normally on Sunday, September 27, 2026, after the government moved to reduce potential disruption ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30.
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Sensex Rises 241 Points, Nifty Moves Above 23,400 as Indian Markets Extend Recovery
Indian equity benchmarks traded higher, with the BSE Sensex gaining around 241 points and the NSE Nifty 50 moving above the 23,400 mark. The recovery comes after a prolonged period of market weakness, while investors continue to track crude oil prices, global cues, foreign fund flows and key technical levels.
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Moneyview IPO Gets ‘Subscribe – Long Term’ Call From Anand Rathi; Issue Opens September 24
Anand Rathi has recommended a “Subscribe – Long Term” rating on the Moneyview IPO, citing user growth, rising product penetration, improving operating efficiency and its capital-light business model. The ₹1,091.68 crore IPO will open on September 24 at a price band of ₹32–₹34 per share.
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Swastika Infra IPO Opens: Issue 11% Subscribed in Early Trade; Retail Investors Lead Bidding
Swastika Infra’s ₹160.88-crore IPO opened for subscription on September 23, 2026. The issue was subscribed 11% by 10:40 am, with retail investors leading early demand. Here are the price band, lot size, issue structure, financials, IPO dates and other key details investors should know.
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Bandhan Bank Promoter Plans Gradual Stake Reduction to Meet RBI Rules by 2030
Bandhan Financial Services plans to gradually reduce the promoter holding in Bandhan Bank rather than pursue a large one-time sale, as the group works toward the 26% promoter-shareholding requirement under its regulatory framework by 2030. The promoter holding stood at 37.54% at the end of June 2026.
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NSE IPO Closes 5.71× Subscribed as Bids Cross ₹90,000 Crore
The National Stock Exchange of India’s IPO closed with an overall subscription of 5.71 times, drawing bids worth more than ₹90,000 crore at the upper end of the price band. Qualified institutional buyers led demand as the exchange moves towards its scheduled market debut.
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Gold and Silver Price Today, September 21: Gold Slips Below ₹1.54 Lakh on MCX; Check Latest Rates
Gold and silver prices moved lower in India's futures market on September 21, 2026, with MCX gold slipping below ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams and silver falling below ₹2.40 lakh per kg during the session. Retail bullion rates differ from futures prices and can also vary between cities and dealers.
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NSE IPO: Before You Apply, Check These 5 Risks in the ₹22,561 Crore Offer
The ₹22,561.57 crore NSE IPO has attracted significant investor attention, but its Red Herring Prospectus also identifies risks ranging from dependence on trading volumes and derivatives revenue to client concentration, regulatory scrutiny and technology disruptions. Here are five factors investors should understand before making an independent decision.
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NSE IPO Day 3: GMP Crashes to ₹48 From ₹142 — What Changed Before the Final Call?
NSE's ₹22,561.57 crore IPO enters its third and final bidding day with its grey market premium falling sharply to around ₹48 from ₹142 on the first day. The issue was subscribed 1.16 times by the end of Day 2, but retail participation remained below full subscription. Here are the subscription numbers, GMP trend, valuation case and key risks investors should examine.
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Foreign Investors Pull ₹20,974 Crore From Indian Stocks in September — What Is Driving the Sell-Off?
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew ₹20,974 crore from Indian equities between September 1 and 18, reversing the buying seen in July and August. Higher US interest rates and bond yields, crude oil above $100 a barrel and pressure on the Indian rupee have emerged as key factors behind the renewed foreign selling.
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Gujarat Flood Losses Push Property Insurance Rates Up 25–30% as Insurers Cut Discounts
Property insurance premiums in India are beginning to rise after Gujarat floods generated an estimated ₹5,000 crore in industry claims. Bajaj General Insurance says rates are hardening by nearly 25–30%, largely because insurers are cutting deep discounts rather than increasing base natural-catastrophe rates.
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Gold-Silver Rate Today, September 19: 24K Gold Near ₹1.54 Lakh, Check Latest Silver Price
Gold and silver prices remain at elevated levels in India on September 19, 2026. The latest retail benchmark puts 24-carat gold at around ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams, while silver is around ₹2.50 lakh per kg. Check the latest 24K, 22K and 18K gold prices, silver rates and key details for buyers.
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How Much Emergency Fund Do You Really Need? A Practical Guide for Salaried Indians
Three months, six months or a full year? Here's how salaried Indians can calculate an emergency fund based on actual expenses, job security, EMIs and family responsibilities.
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India’s Forex Reserves Fall $4.92 Billion to $780.78 Billion After Record High
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $4.92 billion to $780.78 billion in the week ended September 11, 2026, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The fall was driven mainly by lower foreign currency assets and gold reserves, coming just one week after the country’s forex kitty touched a record high.
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India’s Direct-Tax Collections Jump 13% to ₹12.12 Lakh Crore — What’s Driving the Rise?
India’s net direct-tax collections climbed 12.96% year-on-year to ₹12.12 lakh crore as of September 17, 2026, supported by strong corporate and advance-tax payments. Gross collections rose 15.19%, even as tax refunds increased sharply.
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FD vs SIP: If You Can Save ₹10,000 a Month, Where Should the Money Go?
Saving ₹10,000 every month? Here's how FD and mutual fund SIP differ on returns, risk, tax, liquidity and time horizon — and why the right choice depends on what the money is for.
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Gold Price Today: 24K Gold Near ₹1.53 Lakh After Sharp Rebound — Why Is Gold Rising Again?
Gold prices remain elevated in India on September 18, 2026, with indicative 24-carat retail rates around ₹1.53 lakh per 10 grams. International gold rebounded more than 2% on Thursday, while movements in the dollar, US bond yields and the rupee remain important for Indian buyers.
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ICICI Prudential MF, SBI MF Pour ₹17,000 Crore Into LIC — What Are Fund Managers Seeing?
ICICI Prudential MF and SBI MF sharply increased their LIC holdings during August as the government sold another 6.5% stake. Here’s what the numbers reveal about one of the biggest mutual-fund moves of the month.
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NSE IPO Gets Just 43% Subscription on Day 1 — But the QIB Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story
NSE's ₹22,562 crore IPO was subscribed 43% on Day 1, with NII demand at 72%, retail at 44% and QIBs at 19%. Here's what the early numbers actually reveal.
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FIIs Sell ₹3,209 Crore, DIIs Buy ₹3,618 Crore: Why Indian Markets Still Held Their Ground
Foreign investors sold ₹3,209 crore of Indian shares on September 17 while DIIs bought ₹3,618 crore. Here's what the widening FII-DII divide means amid a Fed rate hike, high crude and rupee pressure.
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Digital Gold Rules May Change in India: RBI-SEBI Oversight and 100% Physical Backing Under Discussion
India is discussing a regulatory framework for digital gold that could involve RBI and SEBI oversight and require every digital unit to be backed by physical bullion. Here is what is confirmed, what remains a proposal, and what it could mean for buyers.
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