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October 8, 2026 8:40 AM

Asia shares subdued, bonds swamped by AI debt wave

Asian shares slipped on Thursday as strains in sovereign bond markets were aggravated by reports some major tech companies were seeking to raise billions in debt in direct competition for limited funding. A fresh rise in oil prices added to the pres...

October 7, 2026 11:56 AM

RBI raises FY27 GDP growth projection by 40 bps to 7.1%

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday raised the central bank's real GDP growth projection for the current financial year 2026-27 by 40 basis points to 7.1 per cent, citing the resilience of domestic economic activity despite gl...

October 7, 2026 10:42 AM

Markets fall in early trade after two days of rally; Sensex falls

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday after two days of rally amid a spike in crude oil prices and caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 460 points to 72...

October 7, 2026 10:29 AM

RBI set to announce repo rate decision amid geopolitical tensions

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is set to announce its bi-monthly interest rate decision on Wednesday amid challenging conditions, including rising inflation and crude oil prices above U...

Last updated on: 21st October 2026

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