Daily Republic News
- Business
- October 8, 2025
Indian Rupee Faces Pressure Amid Strong Dollar and Weak Yen: Will RBI Intervene Again?
The Indian rupee may inch towards a record low at the open on Wednesday, bogged down by the dollar index’s rally to a six-week high and weakness in Asia, prompting bets on another round of central bank intervention.The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will open Read More
- Business
- October 8, 2025
Gita Gopinath Says US Tariffs Have Acted Like A Tax On Domestic Consumers, With No Visible Gains In Trade Or Manufacturing
Former IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said that six months after the implementation of the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, the United States has seen limited benefits, with the measures largely burdening domestic firms and consumers.In a post on X, Gopinath said that t Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Rejects Claims of Manipulation in Air India Ahmedabad Crash Probe
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu denied on Tuesday there was any “manipulation” in an official investigation into the crash of an Air India Dreamliner in June, after the father of the flight’s captain complained about the actions of investigators. It was the first of Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
GST 2.0 Ignites Festive Boom: India’s Auto Retail Heads for Record-Breaking Dhanteras and Diwali Sales
India’s automobile retail sector is cruising into what industry leaders describe as its “most buoyant” festive season ever, with the twin impact of GST 2.0 tax reforms and festive demand expected to propel sales to record highs, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers A Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
India Salaries Set to Rise 9% in 2026, Aon Survey Shows Strong Sectoral Variation
Salaries in India are projected to grow by 9% in 2026, according to the latest Aon Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey, which analyzed data from over 1,060 companies spanning 45 industries. This marks a slight increase from the 8.9% average salary growth recorded in 2025, Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
Public Sector Banks Sanction Rs 10,907 Crore For Over 5.79 Lakh Solar Loans Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have approved over 5.79 lakh loan applications totaling Rs 10,907 crore under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) as of September 2025, boosting access to affordable rooftop solar systems for households across India. The scheme aims to promote Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
RBI Deputy Gov Introduces Next-Gen UPI Features – Check Key Details Here
The Reserve Bank of India’s Deputy Governor, T. Rabi Sankar, on Thursday, October 7 introduced three key digital payment innovations such as ‘UPI Multi-Signatory’, and ‘Forex on Bharat Connect’ to expand access to regulated forex services, and foster a higher rate of financial in Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
In Qatar, Piyush Goyal Says In Contact With US For Trade Agreement
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Indian government is in contact with the United States across various levels regarding the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), adding that there is a possibility for the agreement to take shape.Howev Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
Cabinet Approves Rs 24,634 Crore Rail Multitracking Projects Across Four States
In a significant move to enhance rail infrastructure and boost connectivity, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four multitracking railway projects spanning across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh Read More
- Business
- October 7, 2025
India Growing Fast, Pakistan Hit By ‘Poverty and Inequality’ Says World Bank
Pakistan’s economy may appear stable, with stock markets climbing and government officials highlighting IMF-backed reforms, but the World Bank’s latest assessment paints a far bleaker picture: poverty and inequality are worsening across the country, affecting millions of househol Read More
