GST Rate Rationalisation Boosts Retail Credit Market in Q2FY26 – Economic Implications of GST-Driven Credit Growth

GST Rate Rationalisation Boosts Retail Credit Market in Q2FY26: A Detailed Analysis of Demand Surge and Credit Health

The Indian retail credit landscape witnessed a notable upswing in the July–September quarter of FY26, as GST Rate Rationalisation Boosts Retail Credit Market in Q2FY26, driven primarily by the revision of Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented ahead of the festive season. According to TransUnion CIBIL’s Credit Market Report, the Credit Market Indicator (CMI) increased…

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The rupee slipping past ₹91 per dollar heightens market pressure, prompting expectations of decisive RBI intervention to stabilize the currency.

Rupee Slides Past 91 Against Dollar: Rising Pressure Mounts on RBI to Step In

The Rupee Hits ₹91 vs Dollar – RBI Under Pressure to Intervene, as the Indian currency slipped past the psychologically significant ₹91-per-dollar mark for the first time in history. This sustained decline, characterized by a near one-way movement over the past month, has intensified speculation that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may step in…

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ADB raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.2%, driven by strong consumption, manufacturing, and services.

ADB Hikes India’s Growth Forecast to 7.2% for FY26: Key Drivers and Implications

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised India GDP Growth FY26 forecast to 7.2%, up from the earlier 6.5%. This revision reflects strong confidence in India’s economic momentum, supported by robust domestic consumption, rising investment, and growth in the manufacturing and services sectors. The upgraded outlook highlights India’s position as one of the fastest-growing major…

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Sensex gains 100 points and Nifty holds 26,000 as IT and Realty stocks shine and MidCaps lead market performance

Sensex Gains 100 Points, Nifty Holds 26,000: IT & Realty Shine, MidCaps Lead Markets

The Indian stock market opened on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with cautious optimism, as Sensex gains 100 points, Nifty holds 26,000: IT & Realty shine, MidCaps lead markets. Moderate intraday gains were driven by strong performances from blue-chip stocks, including Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and leading IT companies. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee’s fall to a…

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Macroeconomic Signals Hint at Possible Repo Rate Cut: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

In a development closely monitored by economists, financial markets, and industry bodies across the country, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that current macroeconomic trends suggest there may be room for a repo rate cut in the near future. His remarks come just days before the highly anticipated Monetary Policy Committee…

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Market Watch: Asian Stocks Climb as Rate-Cut Hopes Steady Global Sentiment, Crude Prices Ease on Russia-Ukraine Peace Signals

Asian markets opened the week on a strong note as renewed optimism around potential interest-rate cuts in major economies supported investor confidence. At the same time, global crude oil prices cooled slightly after signals of possible diplomatic progress between Russia and Ukraine, offering a momentary sense of relief to energy-importing nations. Together, these two developments…

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