Based on the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, the private sector saw robust business activity. (AI image) Business activity in India moderated in December, with the HSBC PMI Composite Index that measures India’s manufacturing and service sectors’ combined output, came in at 58.9, dropping from November’s 59.7. Despite this reduction, the index remained significantly…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday published a draft list of deleted voters after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The list features voters whose names were included in the state’s electoral rolls in 2025 but were deleted from the draft rolls of 2026.This comes after the first phase…
The trade deficit reduced to $24.6 billion, reaching its lowest point since June, as imports declined by 2% to $62.7 billion. (AI image) Defying pressure from Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs, India’s exports rose in November and the trade deficit shrunk to a five-month low. Exports moved up to $38.1 billion in November – an increase…
NEW DELHI: In a rare gesture, Jordan Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum.This comes as PM Modi is visiting Jordan to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Earlier on Monday, Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan…
On the reforms front, the central government and the RBI’s focus on boosting consumption over the last one year is commendable. (AI image) By Gautam DuggadAs India gears up for its Union Budget in February 2026, the crucial question is whether the upcoming fiscal blueprint will focus solely on fiscal consolidation amid weak revenue growth…
Solana users could soon swap Singapore dollars (SGD) for U.S. dollars (USD) instantly online, marking the popular high speed blockchain’s first access to digital tokens tied to one of the premier Asian currencies. That’s because, crypto infrastructure firm StraitX said Tuesday, that it’s planning to launch its Singapore dollar stablecoin XSGD and U.S. dollar stablecoin…
Rupee hit an all-time low on Tuesday, breaching the 91 level against the US dollar for the first time. With this fall, the currency extended its losing streak, repeatedly plunging to fresh record lows amid sustained foreign fund outflows and ongoing trade-related uncertainty.In the last 10 trading sessions, the currency has weakened from the 90-per-dollar…
Mumbai: Lending through credit cards has come under sharper scrutiny as banks turn cautious amid signs of stress in the segment along with two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and micro loans against property. However, overall retail asset quality remains stable, TransUnion Cibil’s credit data for the Sept quarter showed.“In recent quarters, credit card originations declined while delinquencies…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s rouse avenue court on Tuesday refused to take cognisance in proceedings arising from a fresh FIR registered in the National Herald case, observing that the Enforcement Directorate’s probe is based on a private complaint and not on any FIR.The court also ruled that leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president Sonia…
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are poised for a rise, supported by a weak rupee and a dovish Federal Reserve. Despite some volatility, the yellow metal found strength from the Fed’s rate cut and bond-buying plans. Source link
