Based on robust internal fundamentals and low inflation forecasts, India’s major economy will continue to grow at the fastest rate in the world in the 2023–24 fiscal year, according to a report released by the finance ministry on Monday. The Monthly Economic Review’s September issue also noted that recent events in the Persian Gulf have…
Based on the long-term positive outlook for the Indian economy and a strong focus on emerging areas like technical textiles, home furnishings, specialized fabrics, and fashion apparels, the market for Indian textile and apparel manufacturers may reach the $ 350 billion mark by 2030, according to a report. According to a survey by FICCI-Wazir Advisors,…
Despite a number of events unfolding both domestically and globally over the past few weeks, the rupee has been trading in a limited range with little volatility. Due to a lack of domestic cues, active RBI intervention is keeping volatility in control, and it is anticipated that this will continue throughout the next several weeks…
As supply convoys began to arrive in the Gaza Strip over the weekend and diplomatic efforts were made to prevent a conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist party Hamas from expanding to the larger oil-rich region, oil prices decreased on Monday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined 61 cents to trade at $87.47…
For the majority of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, rural growth has remained lacklustre for the second consecutive quarter of FY24, suggesting a lag in the hinterlands’ recovery. For FMCG firms, a rebound in rural areas is crucial because over one-third of their overall sales come from these areas. According to market watchers, a strong…
On Monday, October 23, gold prices in India were trading down due to weak bullion demand in the spot market. For 22-carat and 24-carat gold, respectively, the prices in Delhi were Rs 56,500 and Rs 61,600 per 10 grammes. Additionally, the cost of silver decreased by Rs 200 to Rs 75,100 per kg. Lower rates…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.153 billion to USD 585.895 billion in the week ending October 13, following many weeks of declines, as per RBI statistics. Overall reserves fell by USD 2.166 billion to USD 584.742 billion in the preceding reporting week. The nation’s foreign exchange reserves hit an all-time high of USD…
The Reserve Bank of India anticipates a little slowdown over the medium term in light of worries regarding the recent spike in global petroleum prices. According to the RBI’s monthly bulletin, the two largest consumers of crude oil, China’s slowing development and the U.S. anticipated drop in fuel consumption, will keep crude prices at $86…
According to a notification released by the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT), the government on Wednesday extended the ban on sugar exports past October 31.As to the notification, “Export restrictions on sugar, including raw, white, refined, and organic sugar, are extended beyond October 31, 2023, until further order.” The government said last year that…
Natural gas prices significantly dropped in the previous session, falling by 4.1% to close at 245.8, mostly as a result of a number of market-affecting events. The main causes of this bearish trend were record-high natural gas production, warm weather, and a larger-than-expected storage build. US utilities added 97 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural…
