fiscal policy

New Delhi, March 31 – The recent surge in global oil prices is testing Pakistan's fragile macroeconomic stability, and the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) tolerance of Islamabad's decision to shield domestic fuel prices signals a shift in approach, a new report has said.The report from...

Mumbai, March 30 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) injected ₹84,582 crore into the banking system on Monday to enhance liquidity through two variable rate repo (VRR) auctions.According to an RBI statement, the central bank injected ₹50,001 crore through the first three-day VRR auction early in...

Pakistan Economy Remains Vulnerable Despite Petroleum Levy Hike New Delhi, March 25 – Experts have cautioned that Pakistan’s economy remains highly vulnerable to global shocks due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, weak external finances, and limited fiscal space. The situation could worsen...

New Delhi, March 24 Exports supported under the RoDTEP scheme are estimated to have grown at over 20% CAGR between 2023-24 and 2025-26, despite global headwinds such as weak demand, freight volatility, rising protectionism, and geopolitical uncertainties, an official said on Tuesday.At the...

Indian Markets Likely to Recover as Crude Oil Pressure Eases: Report New Delhi, March 24, 2026 – Indian equity markets are likely to witness a smart recovery as the pressure from crude oil prices eases and price-to-earnings (P/E) premiums moderate, according to a report by Emkay Global Financial...

Indian Rupee Opens Near Record Low as Oil Price Surge and Global Risk-Off Sentiment Weigh on Currency Rupee Opens Sharply Weaker on Monday The Indian rupee opened sharply weaker on Monday, hovering close to its all-time low as a surge in crude oil prices and a broad risk-off mood across global...

Rupee Weakens Sharply at Monday Open The Indian rupee opened sharply weaker on Monday, hovering close to its all time low as a surge in crude oil prices and a broad risk off mood across global markets weighed on Asian currencies.The rupee opened at 92.20 per US dollar, compared with 91.74 in...

Punjab Budget 2026-27: Harpal Singh Cheema Presents ₹2.60 Lakh Crore Plan, Says All Promises to People Fulfilled Punjab Government Unveils ₹2,60,437 Crore Budget Ahead of 2027 Polls Chandigarh, March 8: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday presented the state budget for the...

In a politically charged State of the Union address on Capitol Hill, US President Donald J. Trump laid out a series of proposals spanning retirement savings reform, tax relief measures, and a significant shift in trade and fiscal rhetoric.The speech combined policy announcements with...

Gold Enters Structural Repricing Phase as Rally Above $5,000 Signals Global Monetary Reset Gold has entered what analysts describe as a structural repricing phase, reflecting deep-rooted shifts in the global financial system that are reshaping how investors and central banks view the precious...

IMF Backs Macroeconomic Stabilization Amid Social Strain New Delhi, February 24: Even as the International Monetary Fund has praised Pakistan for stabilizing its economy under its ongoing support program, new data shows that poverty and income inequality have sharply worsened, raising concerns...

Mumbai, February 24: The Indian economy is now defined by high, stable, and accelerating growth supported by predictable economic outcomes, according to Poonam Gupta, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.Delivering the 14th Foundation Day Lecture at the Centre for Development Studies...

PM Narendra Modi Says FY27 Union Budget Prioritises Productive Spending, Infrastructure Push Over Populism New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that productive spending remains a defining feature of his government’s policy framework, asserting that the recently...

Shimla, February 15 Discussions on discontinuing the revenue deficit grant and its impact on the state economy are likely to dominate the three-day Himachal Pradesh Budget session, which will begin with the Governor's address on Monday.Addressing journalists here on Sunday after a meeting with...

New Delhi, February 14 – Pakistan's fragile economy has received temporary relief after the United Arab Emirates extended $2 billion in maturing loans for one month at an interest rate of 6.5 per cent.The extension covers two separate $1 billion loans that matured in mid-January 2026. However...