Category: economy
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Foreign investors dump ₹60,847 cr. in April, devaluing rupee
This was the primary reason for the rupee depreciating further, touching a low of ₹95 a dollar before closing just short of that on Thursday
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Revenue-deficit States may face fiscal stress, says Centre
A new analysis by the Ministry of Finance said that such States would either cut productive spending or turn to the Centre for more funds
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No proposal since April 1 to increase price of petrol: Petroleum Ministry official
The government had increased the price of premium variant of petrol, that is, the high-octane products on April 1
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India, New Zealand ink “historic” free trade agreement, to be implemented later this year
The FTA, negotiations for which were announced in March 2025 and concluded in December 2025, is one of the fastest to have been negotiated by India
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India, New Zealand to sign FTA on April 27; deal provides Indian exporters 100% duty-free access
The FTA between the two countries is one of the fastest-negotiated trade agreements that India has entered into, with negotiations being announced in March 2025 and concluded in December that same year.
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Arriving at terminal wealth
Terminal wealth, which is the amount you need at the end of the time horizon for a goal, should be enough to fund the goal after paying taxes. But accounting for taxes is easier said than done
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India, U.S. conclude ‘constructive’ in-person talks on trade deal, but no word on deadline
The Indian team visited Washington on April 20-23, the first in-person meeting since October 2026
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Consumption sustaining growth; predictable support essential for GDP expansion: Finance Minister
The Committee of Bankers is looking into the issue of whether to allow exclusive distribution tie-ups for selling third-party products by banks or adopt an open architecture approach,” says Finance Minister
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RBI highlights mixed economic trends in India as West Asia crisis impacts demand, supply
Overall, however, India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals should help it maintain resilience in face of such shocks, the central bank added.