Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra Appointed As New RBI Governor

Sanjay Malhotra, who was previously the Revenue Secretary, has now been appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He is reportedly going to take charge of the central bank from Wednesday for the next three years, the government said in a statement. Sanjay Malhotra is an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer from the 1990-batch of the Rajasthan cadre. The Centre’s…

IPOs This Week: Full List Of Mainstream And SME IPOs On BSE, NSE – Subscription Dates, Price Band

The momentum in India’s primary market remains strong as 2024 approaches its final weeks. Over 300 companies have collectively raised nearlyRs 1.4 lakh crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, with more activity expected in the coming days.   The week starting December 9 is set to be action-packed, with nine IPOs opening for subscription and three companies scheduled to debut on the…

PM Kisan Beneficiary Status: PM Kisan 19th Installment – When Will Govt Release Next Installment

Farmers across India must stay informed about the latest developments in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme to ensure uninterrupted benefits. The government has recently mandated compliance with updated eligibility criteria, making specific steps crucial to receiving the 19th instalment of Rs 2,000 scheduled for early 2025.   Mandatory Farmer Registration for 19th Installment   As per the latest directive from the…

Days After MPC, RBI Governor ShaktiKanta Das Meets FM Nirmala Sitharaman – Details

RBI Gov Meets FinMin: A day after presenting bi-monthly monetary policy, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman . The meeting comes just ahead of the extended term of incumbent RBI Governor coming to an end. Das’s three-year extended term comes to an end on December 10. In 2021, the government had announced a three-year extension to Das’s…

Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Farmers – Details

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the second Pre-Budget Consultation meeting on Saturday with representatives from various farmer associations and prominent agricultural economists in the national capital. The discussions were held as part of preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26. The meeting focused on understanding the key challenges and opportunities in the agriculture sector. Representatives from the farming community shared their suggestions on…

LG Electronics India IPO: Rs 15,000 Crore Mega Issue – Company Files Papers With SEBI

LG Electronics India IPO: South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc has announced plans to list its Indian subsidiary, LG Electronics India, by filing draft papers with the market regulator for an initial public offering (IPO). The consumer durables giant aims to raise approximately $1.8 billion (Rs 15,237 crore) through the offering.   The IPO is expected to rank among India’s top five largest public issues, alongside…

RBI MPC Meeting: Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%, Cuts CRR By 50 bps

The Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) has opted to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for the eleventh consecutive meeting. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, maintained its “Neutral” stance, highlighting its focus on achieving price stability while supporting economic growth.Governor Das emphasised that while growth remains a priority, price stability is…

India’s Growth Offers Phenomenal Opportunities to American Investors: K V Subramanian

Washington: Of the belief that India is headed to be a USD 55 trillion economy by 2047, India’s Executive Director at the IMF Dr K V Subramanian on Thursday said India’s growth offers phenomenal opportunities to American investors. Subramanian said this during the launch of his latest book “India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse”. “The opportunities that are available for the American investors actually…

Billionaires’ List Shrinks as China Hit by Economic Slowdown

Beijing: The number of billionaires in China fell to 427 in 2024 from last year’s 520 following the slowdown in the economy, Switzerland-based multi-investment bank UBS said on Thursday. The total wealth of these billionaires decreased by 20 per cent to about USD 1.4 trillion highlighting the impact of economic slowdown on the world’s second-largest economy on the once flourishing private sector. Plagued…

Putin Expresses Interest In Manufacturing In India, Commends ‘Make In India’ Movement

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his “India-first” policy and the “Make in India” initiative at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow. According to the Russian President, India fosters a stable environment for growth, emphasising how these policies have contributed to India’s development. What Is The ‘Make In India’ Initiative? The ‘Make In India’ initiative, aimed…