Indian Economy

RBI MPC Faces High-Stakes Balancing Act Amid Surging Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions

RBI MPC Faces High-Stakes Balancing Act Amid Surging Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions

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April 3, 2026

RBI Monetary Policy April 2026: As the MPC convenes for the first review of FY27, all eyes are on Governor Sanjay Malhotra. With Brent crude soaring 48% and geopolitical tensions rising, find out if the RBI will hold the repo rate at 5.25% or take aggressive action to curb mounting

Zero Tax up to ₹12.9 Lakh, New Income Tax Regime 2026-27 Slabs and Key Changes Explained

Zero Tax up to ₹12.9 Lakh, New Income Tax Regime 2026-27 Slabs and Key Changes Explained

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April 2, 2026

New Income Tax Rules 2026: Starting April 1, salaried employees can enjoy zero tax on income up to ₹12.9 Lakh under the New Tax Regime. Learn about the new ₹75,000 standard deduction, the Income Tax Act 2025 overhaul, and how to choose between the New and Old regimes for maximum

RBI Implements Stricter Two-Factor Authentication for Digital Payments from April 1

RBI Implements Stricter Two-Factor Authentication for Digital Payments from April 1

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March 30, 2026

RBI New Payment Rules: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is implementing stricter two-factor authentication (2FA) for digital transactions from April 1, 2026. OTP alone will no longer be sufficient; biometrics or a dynamic PIN will be mandatory for UPI and card payments.

West Asia Crisis: PM Modi Urges Vigilance Against Rumors, Assures Stability in Fuel Supply PM Modi Fake Video

West Asia Crisis: PM Modi Urges Vigilance Against Rumors, Assures Stability in Fuel Supply

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March 29, 2026

PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation during 'Mann Ki Baat' regarding the tensions in West Asia and the energy crisis. The Prime Minister stated that India is prepared to tackle any fuel-related challenges and appealed to citizens to refrain from spreading rumors.

India Shines Bright: IMF Predicts 6.6% Growth Despite US Tariffs Indian Economy

India Shines Bright: IMF Predicts 6.6% Growth Despite US Tariffs

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October 25, 2025

India’s economy is set to keep charging ahead, shrugging off new US....