Govt has appointed PoonamGupta as deputy governor of RBIfor a three-year term beginning May 2. She fills the vacancy left after Michael Patra retired on Jan 15. Her entry has prompted a reallocation of portfolios among RBI’s senior leadership.Gupta will takecharge of several key departments, including monetary policy, financial markets operations, economic and policy research,…
NEW DELHI: While sounding upbeat about the economy, finance secretary Ajay Seth on Friday underlined the need to ensure fiscal consolidation and remain agile to deal with challenges facing the economy.“India can’t remain fixated. We have to be adept and agile, and as things are evolving, we cannot take things for granted. India is close…
The US nonfarm payroll employment rose by 177,000 in April, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 percent, according to the latest report from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics. Employment continued to trend up in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance, although federal government employment declined as businesses navigated…
Apple shares dropped 5% on Friday after the company reduced its stock buyback program by $10 billion and CEO Tim Cook revealed a $900 million hit to costs this quarter due to escalating US-China trade tensions. According to Reuters, the move comes amid growing uncertainty fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which have…
Debt-laden Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) said on Friday that its board has approved changes to the shareholders’ agreement to allow promoters — Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group — to retain governance and management rights, even as the Indian government’s stake in the company has risen to 48.99%.The proposed amendment, approved during a board meeting…
The Reserve Bank on Friday said it has imposed penalties on four banks, including ICICI Bank and Bank of Baroda, for deficiencies in regulatory compliances. Penalty of Rs 97.80 lakh has been imposed on ICICI Bank for non-compliance with certain directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on ‘Cyber Security Framework in Banks‘,…
Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought at White House (AP) US President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal outlines sweeping cuts to non-defence domestic spending, totalling $163 billion, while ramping up expenditures on national security, the White House announced Friday.The proposal targets diversity initiatives and climate change programs, reflecting the administration’s political priorities. However,…
US stock marketsopened sharply higher on Friday following the release of stronger-than-expected April jobs data. The report showed that the economy added 177,000 jobs during the month, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2 percent.The data boosted investor confidence and fuelled early gains across major indexes.Shortly after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial…
India is exploring options to ramp up fertiliser imports from the United States as part of a broader strategy to diversify sourcing, reduce reliance on countries like China, and help narrow the growing trade imbalance with Washington, a government official told news agency PTI.India’s fertiliser imports declined by 7.16 per cent in 2024-25 to $…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched the Nifty Waves Index on Friday, which includes 43 listed companies from the media, entertainment, and gaming industries. The new index aims to provide comprehensive insights into the performance of one of India’s most dynamic sectors.The Indian media and entertainment industry, encompassing film, television, digital platforms, music, and gaming,…
