RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s FY26 GDP Hits 7.6% — But Trump Tariffs and Oil Shocks Cloud FY27
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra held the repo rate at 5.25%, upgraded FY26 GDP growth to 7.6%, and warned of a slowdown to 6.
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India Stock Market Endures Wildest April in Five Years as Iran-US War Oil Shock and Ceasefire Drama Dominate Dalal Street
Sensex swings nearly 5000 points in April 2026 as Iran-US war pushes oil above $100. Ceasefire rally of 3.95% fades as tensions resume.
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Mumbai Property Registrations Hit 14-Year High in March 2026 as Metro Expansion and RBI Rate Cuts Drive Premium Housing
Mumbai records 15,516 property registrations in March 2026, a 14-year high, as Metro Line 9 launch and RBI rate cuts to 5.
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How Mutual Fund Taxation Changes in FY27 Affect Indian Investors as RBI Rate Cuts Reshape the Investment Landscape
Equity mutual fund LTCG taxed at 12.5 per cent above Rs 1.25 lakh in FY27 while RBI holds repo rate at 5.25 per cent.
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India Wheat Production Eyes New Record in 2025-26 as Rabi Harvest Progresses Despite Rising Summer Temperatures
India’s 2025-26 wheat harvest is on track for a record, with production expected to exceed 115 million metric tonnes despite heatwave concerns in the…
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India Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 40 Per Cent in Early 2026 as Tata Motors and Mahindra Lead the Charge
India’s electric vehicle retail sales grew 40 per cent year-on-year in February 2026. Tata Motors leads electric cars with 5.
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Indian Markets End Volatile Week Lower as Oil Surges Past $100 and FPIs Continue April Sell-Off
Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday 11 April 2026 as Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel and foreign portfolio investors extended their heavy…
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India Housing Sales Slip 4 Per Cent in Q1 2026 as Global Uncertainty Weighs on Mumbai and Delhi-NCR
India’s residential housing sales fell 4 per cent in Q1 2026 compared to the year-ago period, with Mumbai and Delhi-NCR recording the steepest declines.
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How Indian Investors Are Navigating Market Volatility as the Hormuz Crisis Reshapes the 2026 Outlook
With crude oil above $100, markets swinging wildly, and the RBI holding rates, Indian investors face a new set of challenges in 2026.
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Clouds India’s 6.9% Growth Forecast for FY27
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously held the repo rate at 5.25% on 8 April amid the US-Iran conflict. FY26 GDP growth is estimated at 7.
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