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Despite global FDI slowdown, India's gross inflows remain healthy in FY26: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, December 24: Even as global foreign direct investment has been losing momentum over the years, India's gross FDI inflows have remained resilient, supported by steady investment interest, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
Central banks diversifying forex reserves from USD & Euro to gold and other currencies: CareEdge
New Delhi, December 23: Global central banks are gradually diversifying their foreign exchange reserves away from the US dollar and the euro, increasing exposure to other currencies and gold, highlighted a report by CareEdge Ratings.
India's GDP growth likely to touch 7.5 pc in FY26: Report
New Delhi, Dec 22: India's GDP growth is expected to grow 7.5 per cent in FY26 and 7 per cent in FY27, a report said on Monday, adding that 8.3 per cent nominal GDP growth is likely this fiscal.
India's goods exports likely to contract by 1% in FY26, service exports too slowed: Report
New Delhi, December 18: India's goods exports are expected to contract by around 1 per cent in FY26, compared to a marginal growth registered last year, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
India's FY26 GDP growth expected to be at 7.5 pc amid resilient domestic demand
New Delhi, Dec 17: India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to be at 7.5 per cent in the current financial year (FY26) and 7 per cent in FY27, supported by resilient domestic demand and stable macro fundamentals, a report showed on Wednesday.
India's life-insurance sector makes a strong rebound in Nov, LIC leads
New Delhi, Dec 12: India’s life-insurance sector made a strong rebound in November, with new-business premiums increasing by 23 per cent year-on-year to Rs 31, 119.6 crore, according to a new report.
RBI may opt for more rate cuts if global challenges hit domestic growth: CareEdge Report
Mumbai, December 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), after delivering a 25 basis-point policy rate cut in December, is expected to keep the option open for further monetary easing if global headwinds severely weigh on India's growth outlook, highlighted a report by CareEdge Ratings.
India's GDP growth outperforms expectations led by strong consumption, capital formation
New Delhi, Dec 8: India’s economy outperformed expectations in Q2 FY26 as income tax cuts, GST rationalisation, an early festive season and easing inflation supported the acceleration of private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) to 7.9 per cent in the quarter, a report said on Monday.
RBI's 25-bps cut seen as appropriate, leaving policy room if growth weakens: CareEdge Group Chief Economist
Mumbai, December 5: The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis-point repo rate cut in its Monetary Policy Committee meeting today was quite appropriate decision taken at a time of unusually low inflation and expected moderation in economic growth, CareEdge Group Chief Economist Rajani Sinha told ANI.
Stable global crude prices, GST rate cuts to check inflation in FY27
New Delhi, Dec 6: Though average inflation will rise in FY27, the upside will be limited by stable global crude prices, positive impact from GST rate cuts and muted price pressures from excess capacity in China, a report said on Saturday.
SCBs post 1.4 pc surge in net profit in Q2FY26 led by PSBs
New Delhi, Nov 28: The net profit of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) grew marginally by 1.4 per cent year-on-year in Q2FY26, with gains driven by fee income, reduced provisions, and controlled operating expenses, even as margins compressed, a report said on Friday.
India's banking sector poised for stronger performance: Report
Mumbai, Nov 27: The Indian banking industry is poised for a stronger performance in the second half of FY26, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions, easing funding costs, benign asset quality and early signs of a consumption rebound. Banks anticipate a stable credit growth and margins, and sustained asset quality, reinforcing confidence in the sector's resilience, according to a report on Thursday.
India's seafood sector expands beyond US after tariffs, shrimp exports rise 18% in first five months of FY26: Report
New Delhi, November 24: India's seafood sector is gradually expanding its global market reach beyond its traditional dependence on the United States, as exporters diversify to counter the impact of rising tariffs.
India's capex landscape reflects signs of optimism so far this fiscal: Report
New Delhi, Nov 24: India's capex landscape in the fiscal year, so far, has reflected signs of optimism, a report stated on Monday, saying the centre and state government capex continued to stay healthy, supporting the overall investment scenario.
Non-American markets fuel India's shrimp export jump 2025-26: Report
New Delhi, November 22: India's shrimp export sustained healthy growth during the first five months of FY26, with total export value rising 18 per cent year-on-year to USD 2.43 billion, supported by an 11 per cent increase in shipment volumes to 3.48 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
Indian shrimp exports grow 18 pc in 1st 5 months of FY26: Report
New Delhi, Nov 21: India’s shrimp export sector recorded strong growth in the first five months of FY26, with export value rising 18 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $2.43 billion, a new report said on Friday.
Banks' financial health improves as non-performing assets decline to Rs 4.05 lakh crore: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, November 21: The financial health of banks in the country continues to strengthen, with non-performing assets (NPAs) registering a steady decline in the second quarter of the current financial year FY26, highlighted a report by CareEdge Ratings.
India's scheduled commercial banks' GNPA improve 2.1 pc in Q2FY26: Report
New Delhi, Nov 20: The Gross Non-Performing Asset (GNPA) ratio of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) improved to 2.1 per cent as of the second quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY26) from 2.6 per cent a year earlier, a report said on Thursday.
Passenger vehicle volume in India to grow around 4 pc in FY26, SUV demand surges
New Delhi, Nov 19: India's passenger vehicle industry volumes are expected to grow around 4 per cent in FY26, driven by GST rationalisation, easing inflation and supportive fiscal measures, a report said on Wednesday.
CPI inflation drops to record low as GST rationalisation takes full effect: Economists
New Delhi, Nov 12: Economists on Wednesday said the further softening of the CPI inflation for the month of October is owing to the government's prudent GST reforms, which are showing a favourable impact on the economy.
India's air passenger traffic touches 202 million in H1FY26, up 2.6 pc YoY
New Delhi, Nov 12: India's total air passenger traffic grew 2.6 per cent year-on-year to 202 million in H1FY26, up from 197 million a year earlier, a report said on Wednesday.
India inflation expected at 2.1 pc in FY26, RBI rate cut likely
New Delhi, Nov 12: The average inflation for the current financial year (FY26) is expected at 2.1 per cent, due to subdued food inflation and contained demand pressures, a report said on Wednesday.
India's credit card spending rises 23 pc to Rs 2.17 lakh crore in September: Report
New Delhi, Nov 7: Credit card spending in India rose 23 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2.17 lakh crore in September, reaching an all-time high for the first time since 2020, attributed to bank-led festive offers, increasing consumer demand driven by the festive season spending and GST reduction, a report said on Friday.
Credit-to-Deposit ratio breaches 80% mark in Oct on strong credit demand due to festivals: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, November 5: The banking sector's credit-to-deposit (CD) ratio has breached the 80 per cent mark in October 2025, indicating stronger credit offtake compared to deposit growth, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
Scheduled commercial banks record 11.3 pc loan growth in Q2: Report
New Delhi, Oct 29: Scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) recorded an 11.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in net advances in Q2 FY26, driven by momentum in retail and MSME lending, a report said on Wednesday.
Power-focused IFCs set to seize India's energy transition opportunity, stay profitable
New Delhi, Oct 29: Power-focused infrastructure finance companies (P-IFCs) will maintain their profitability momentum in the near term with "return on total assets (RoTA) stable in the range of 2.7 per cent to 2.9 per cent," according to a report on Wednesday.
NBFC's 2-wheeler AUM expected to grow at 18-19 pc in FY26: Report
New Delhi, Oct 27: Assets under management (AUM) of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) for the two-wheeler (2W) segment are expected to grow at 18-19 per cent this financial year (FY26), driven by higher cost of vehicle ownership, a report said on Monday.
De-dollarisation to multi-currency system will be gradual: Report
New Delhi, Oct 14: The US dollar continues to lead as a unit of account and a medium of exchange, but its status as a store of value is facing challenges, with a gradual shift towards a multipolar currency system, a report said on Tuesday.
Retail asset securitisation market sees 6% decline in H1FY26 but festive demand to revive momentum: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, October 11: The retail asset securitisation market witnessed a 6 per cent decline in the first half of the financial year 2025-26 (H1FY26), marking the first contraction in recent years, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.
Surge in India's services exports lift trade surplus to $80 billion in 5M FY26: Report
New Delhi, Oct 10: India's services exports grew 8.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the first five months of FY26, raising the trade surplus to $80 billion, up from $68 billion during the same period last year, a report said on Friday.
India's government debt projected to decline to 71% of GDP by FY35 from current 81% of GDP: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, October 10: India's general government debt is expected to moderate steadily over the next decade, declining from the current 81 per cent of GDP to about 77 per cent by FY31 and further to 71 per cent by FY35, according to a report released by CareEdge Ratings.
Indian govt's debt to decrease to 77 pc of GDP in 4 years: Report
New Delhi, Oct 8: While governmental debts are rising globally, India's general government debt will moderate to 77 per cent of GDP by FY31 and further to 71 per cent by FY35, from the current level of 81 per cent, a report said on Wednesday.
RBI's move to cut risk weights for NBFC infra loans to boost lending, competitiveness: Report
Mumbai, Oct 7: The Reserve Bank of India's proposal to reduce risk weights for NBFCs lending to high-quality operational infrastructure projects will enhance future competitiveness, lower financing costs, and increase the lending capacity of NBFCs, a report said on Tuesday.
India's ESDM market to double to Rs 7-8 lakh crore by 2030: Report
New Delhi, Oct 3: India's electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) industry is set to witness massive growth in the coming years, with the market expected to double and touch Rs 7-8 lakh crore by 2030, a new report said on Friday.
India Inc. credit ratio rose to 2.56 times in H1FY26: Report
New Delhi, Sep 30: India Inc. credit ratio rose to 2.56 times in the first half of this fiscal (H1FY26), up from 2.35 times in the second half of the previous financial year.
GST rationalisation to augur well for manufacturing output in September-October
New Delhi, Sep 29: The GST rationalisation is expected to boost consumption demand during the festive season, which is likely to augur well for manufacturing output in September-October 2025, once the older inventories are off the shelves, economists said on Monday.
RBI may intervene to manage rupee volatility: Report
New Delhi, Sep 24: As the Indian rupee fell below the 88 mark against the US dollar amidst tariff concerns and FII outflows, Reserve Bank of India is likely to intervene to manage excessive volatility, a report said on Wednesday.
India's solar module and cell capacity to touch 200 GWp and 100 GWp by FY28: Report
New Delhi, Sep 24: India’s solar module and cell capacity are expected to touch 200 gigawatt-peak (GWp) and 100 GWp, respectively, by FY28 end, outpacing the annual domestic module demand of 50 GWp over the next three years, a report said on Wednesday.
Public sector insurers post 15 pc premium growth at Rs 6,496 crore in Aug: Report
New Delhi, Sep 18: India's public sector general insurers maintained their faster growth rate for the eleventh consecutive month in August, registering a 15 per cent year-on-year growth in premium at Rs 6,496 crore, a report said on Thursday.
Manufacturing, services sector lead robust GDP growth in Q1: Report
New Delhi, Sep 16: The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday.