As we enter 2025, several important changes are set to reshape the financial and regulatory landscape. These updates simplify processes, enhance user benefits, and improve accessibility across various sectors. Here’s a breakdown of the significant updates to look out for in January 2025. EPF ATM Service Starting in 2025, Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account holders …
As we step into 2025, the Indian economy is set to face a series of pivotal events that will influence financial markets and shape future economic trends. Key developments, such as central bank policies, the Union budget and crucial economic data releases, will have profound implications for inflation, interest rates, and global growth. Market participants, …
ICICI Bank has projected India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) to remain at 1.1% of GDP for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25). The bank’s report highlights key shifts in India’s external economic position, influenced by a widening trade deficit and outflows of foreign portfolio investments (FPI). On December 30, 2024, ICICI Bank share price traded up 0.95%, reaching …
India’s domestic air cargo industry is on the brink of remarkable growth, with a forecasted annual growth rate of 6.9% over the next two decades, as highlighted by the businessline. This growth is attributed to several factors, including a booming e-commerce sector, a strong manufacturing base, and supportive government reforms. Key Drivers of Growth 1. …
In its India Progress Report released last month, CRISIL, a credit rating agency, highlighted that India’s smartphone exports have grown at an impressive 50% CAGR between 2019 and 2023, making it the second-largest mobile handset manufacturer by volume. However, India’s electronics market remains relatively nascent, comprising only 4% of the global market. The global electronics …
India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped by $8.4 billion to $644.39 billion as of December 20, 2024, marking a decline to over a 7-month low. The reserves had reached a record high of $705 billion in the week ending September 27, 2024. Reserves Declined Last Week For the week ending December 13, 2024, India’s foreign exchange …
The textile industry is a crucial part of India’s economic growth, contributing significantly to employment, value addition, and export earnings. With 45 million people working in this sector, it stands as one of India’s largest employers. Traditional areas such as handlooms, handicrafts, and power looms are significant in rural and semi-urban employment, while SMEs play …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed concerns about the rising delinquency and leverage in unsecured loans, urging enhanced vigilance despite a slowdown in overall credit growth. In its annual report, Trends and Progress of Banking in India 2023-24, the RBI also highlighted the need to closely monitor the relationship between lenders and private …
Indian commercial banks achieved a 6th consecutive year of profit growth in 2023-24, with bad loans continuing to decline, as highlighted in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) annual report, Trends and Progress of Banking in India. Profitability Trends Banks’ profitability improved further, with the return on assets (RoA) reaching 1.4% and the return on …
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held the fourth pre-budget meeting on Thursday in New Delhi, engaging with stakeholders from the export, trade, and industry sectors to gather inputs for the Union Budget 2025-26. The Finance Ministry shared the update via a social media post, highlighting the participation of Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, …
