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Indian Companies Expected to See Faster Profit Growth Despite Global Headwinds

By Uniquetimesorg October 8, 2026 0

Indian companies are expected to post stronger profit growth in the September quarter despite global and domestic challenges, according to estimates from five brokerages. Nifty 50 companies are forecast to report average net profit growth of around 20% year-on-year, compared with 18% in the April-June quarter. Analysts expect resilient domestic demand, early festive-season Continue Reading

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India May Delay UPI Payment Fee Rollout by Few Months

By Uniquetimesorg October 8, 2026 0

India is considering delaying the introduction of a 0.4% fee on large UPI merchant payments by a few months, according to a regulatory official and an industry executive familiar with the discussions. The fee, which applies to transactions above ₹2,000, was scheduled to take effect from October 15. The proposed charge ended more than six […]Continue Reading

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India’s Forex Reserves Fall for Fourth Week to $734.6 Billion

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week to $734.6 billion, according to data cited by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The reserves are now around $50 billion below their recent peak of $785.71 billion recorded on September 4. The decline comes as the RBI has been selling dollars in the spot […]Continue Reading

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RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% as Inflation Risks Rise

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in nearly four years. The central bank also shifted its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, signalling that further increases could be considered depending on inflation and economic growth. The […]Continue Reading

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India Needs End-to-End Manufacturing: Chandrasekaran

By Uniquetimesorg October 5, 2026 0

India must move beyond assembly-led manufacturing and develop end-to-end domestic capabilities across products, equipment, technology and intellectual property, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said. Speaking at an Indian Foundation for Quality Management symposium, he said strong domestic demand, services exports and supportive policies continue to support Continue Reading

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Indian Companies Hedge Against Rupee Weakness

By Uniquetimesorg October 5, 2026 0

Indian companies are increasing their protection against a possible fall in the rupee, indicating that concerns over the currency remain despite measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India to support the economy. Importers booked nearly $77 billion in currency hedges in September, the highest monthly amount on record. The September figure was more than […]Continue Reading

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GST Council Set to Consider Next-Gen Process Reforms on October 7

By Uniquetimesorg October 5, 2026 0

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the next phase of process reforms under Next-Gen GST will be presented before the GST Council on October 7. The proposals are aimed at simplifying GST compliance and reducing operational costs, especially for small businesses. Developed in consultation with state governments, the reforms are expected to Continue Reading

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India Weighs Lower Import Duties on Pulses to Curb Prices

By Uniquetimesorg October 1, 2026 0

India is considering reducing import duties on selected pulses to increase domestic supplies and contain food inflation, according to two government sources and an industry source. The move comes after an uneven monsoon raised concerns about domestic pulse production. Any reduction could initially cover red lentils and yellow peas, while chickpeas may remain subject to Continue Reading

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AI Pressure, Client Caution Cloud Indian IT Earnings

By Uniquetimesorg October 1, 2026 0

India’s leading IT companies are expected to report another subdued quarter as AI-driven pricing pressure and cautious client spending weigh on growth. Brokerages expect revenue growth for the country’s top six IT firms to range between 0.7% and 3.5% quarter-on-quarter in the July-September period, potentially marking the sector’s weakest sequential performance in three Continue Reading

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India Records Lowest Monsoon Rainfall in Over a Decade

By Uniquetimesorg September 30, 2026 0

India recorded its lowest monsoon rainfall in more than a decade during the June-September season, with the El Niño weather pattern contributing to reduced precipitation, according to a senior India Meteorological Department official. The country received 12.6% below-average rainfall during the four-month monsoon season, the official told Reuters on Wednesday. The Continue Reading