
CEA Urges Lifestyle Shifts and Faster MSME Payments
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran urges timely MSME payments, tailored credit norms, and individual responsibility for better public health.
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Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran urges timely MSME payments, tailored credit norms, and individual responsibility for better public health.

Industry executives warn that RBI's repo rate hike could tighten credit availability for MFIs and impact net interest margins.

Kotak reports strong festive auto demand despite rising raw material costs threatening manufacturer margins.

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran warns microfinance institutions to prioritise savings and insurance over credit to prevent recurring crises.

Kotak Neo analyst says US PERM ban won't hit Indian IT revenues and pharma margin caps are limited to 7%.

GTRI warns Indian IT companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to prepare for wider US restrictions after a green-card sponsorship freeze.

Rising crude oil prices and uneven monsoons could threaten bank asset quality despite stable credit costs, according to a new report.

High gas prices and rupee depreciation to squeeze city gas distributors, while refining margins boost Reliance and GAIL, says Systematix Research.

Emkay Research predicts a 25.4% surge in Indian bank net profits for the July-September quarter despite pressure on lending margins.

Union Bank of India report warns of rising retail inflation driven by soaring vegetable and food prices, potentially exceeding RBI comfort levels.

CM Mohan Yadav secures ₹90,000 crore investment proposals in Mumbai, highlighting Madhya Pradesh as a growing hub of industrial opportunities.

Industry leaders hail the 57th GST Council's moves to ease compliance, but tax experts warn that legislative clarity is vital to avoid new litigation.

A new report predicts homegrown Indian tech brands could reach Rs 2.04 lakh crore in revenue by FY36 as they transition from assembly to engineering.

ICEA Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo warns that rising memory chip costs could stall smartphone penetration and digital growth in India.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces GST Council will consider rate changes only once a year from April 1 to ensure business predictability.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a centralized, faceless CGST administration to simplify tax processes for businesses by FY27-28.

Sensex and Nifty plunge as RBI hikes repo rate to 5.50% and FIIs continue massive selling spree, erasing lakhs of crores in market value.

India's wind energy sector is set for massive growth, aiming for 13.2 GW annual installations by FY31 and a cumulative capacity of 107 GW.

New RBI survey reveals growing consumer anxiety as households expect inflation to hit 10% within a year, despite rising interest rates.

Indian markets witnessed a bloodbath as the Sensex tumbled over 1,000 points and Nifty hit a fresh 52-week low amid RBI rate hikes and rising crude oil prices.

A Nuvama report warns that IRDAI's proposed insurance commission caps could significantly reduce profitability for NBFCs by FY28.

CM Chandrababu Naidu invites global investors to Andhra Pradesh, aiming for 15% annual economic growth through tourism and industrial sectors.

Nirav Karkera explains how corporate earnings, rupee stability, and global triggers will drive foreign portfolio investors back to Indian equities.

A new RBI survey reveals over 54% of urban households feel economic conditions have deteriorated due to inflation and employment concerns.