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December 23, 2025 10:27 PM

RBI announces ₹3 trillion liquidity injection through OMOs and forex swap

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a fresh set of measures to ease tight liquidity conditions in the banking system, unveiling a plan to inject nearly ₹3 trillion over the coming weeks through a combination of open market operat...

December 23, 2025 5:04 PM

Sensex ends flat, Nifty inches higher amid mixed market cues

Indian equity benchmark indices closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, as weakness in information technology stocks weighed on overall sentiment, while buying interest in financial, FMCG and metal shares provided partial support. Investor caution persis...

December 23, 2025 4:18 PM

India’s creator economy set to drive over $1 trillion in consumer spending by 2030: report

India’s rapidly expanding creator economy is projected to influence over one trillion dollars in annual consumer spending by 2030, reflecting a fundamental shift in how purchase decisions are made across the country, according to a report by Boston...

December 23, 2025 3:53 PM

Industrial parks emerging as key drivers of smarter infrastructure and industrial growth in India

Industrial parks are increasingly emerging as a central pillar of India’s industrial and innovation strategy, facilitating smarter infrastructure, sustainable development and stronger industrial growth, according to official data released on Tuesda...

December 23, 2025 4:08 PM

PM Modi shares Piyush Goyal’s article highlighting India-New Zealand FTA as women-led, growth-focused pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, highlighting how India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) have evolved beyond tariff reductions to become part of a broader mission to s...

December 23, 2025 2:55 PM

India, New Zealand conclude financial services annex under Free Trade Agreement

India and New Zealand on Monday concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation. The negotiations...

December 23, 2025 2:06 PM

National Consumer Day 2025 highlights India’s push for digital justice and faster redressal

India will observe National Consumer Day on December 24, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms. The day commemorates the presidential assent to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, w...

December 23, 2025 1:53 PM

Indian mutual fund industry’s AUM projected to surpass Rs 300 trillion by 2035

India’s mutual fund industry assets under management (AUM) are projected to surpass ₹300 trillion by 2035, driven by rapid digital adoption, rising participation from Gen Z, women, and households in smaller towns, and a growing shift toward long-...

December 23, 2025 1:43 PM

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US-Venezuela tensions, weaker dollar

Gold and silver prices surged more than 1 per cent to fresh record highs on Tuesday, supported by strong safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and Venezuela, and a weaker US dollar. On the Mu...

December 23, 2025 11:11 AM

Indian economy poised for strong growth despite global headwinds: RBI Governor

Despite an unfavourable and challenging global environment, the Indian economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience and is poised to register robust growth, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. “The headroom provided by the...