Financial markets are platforms for buying and selling assets. They include stock exchanges, bond markets, and commodity markets. These markets facilitate investment and capital flow. They play a crucial role in the economy. Investors seek returns on their investments. Market fluctuations can impact economic stability. Regulations govern these markets to ensure fairness. Understanding financial markets is essential for informed decision-making.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released the Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026. The draft seeks to improve consumer choice in special tariff vouchers...
India’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in March 2026, with activity slowing to its weakest pace in nearly four years. The decline was linked to higher input costs, weaker...
Recent data reveals that five countries—Nigeria, Ethiopia, Pakistan and Cameroon—account for 36% of maternal deaths worldwide. The Lancet’s 2026 analysis shows that maternal mortality remains heavily concentrated in...
India’s defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025–26, reflecting a sharp rise in overseas demand for Indian-made military equipment. The figure marks a...
The Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India has approved the Bank’s budget for financial year 2026–27 and its Medium-Term Strategy Framework, Utkarsh 3.0. The...
Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s leading state in textile exports in 2024-25, with shipments worth USD 7,997.17 million. The state’s export value has risen by 29.12 per...
India’s bioeconomy has expanded rapidly, crossing $195 billion in 2025 from about $10 billion in 2014. The growth reflects stronger policy support, rising startup activity, and wider use...
India has overtaken China as the largest supplier of cotton products, including apparel and home textiles, to the United States in 2025. The shift reflects higher US tariffs...
Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow by 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, slightly above the 7.3 per cent recorded in 2024-25. The state continues to remain India’s largest...
India’s industrial production recorded a modest recovery in January 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 4.8 per cent year-on-year. The growth was lower than the...
