π Economy / PolicyπΉ Equity mutual funds saw strong inflows of βΉ33,430 crore in Aug 2025, signaling robust domestic retail appetite.π¦ Mauritius to set up a special economic zone for Indian companies,…
Month: September 2025
**Daily Business Briefs (10 Sep 2025)**
**π Economy / Policy** πΉ Bank credit growth slowed in August, reflecting softer demand and tariff-linked uncertainty. π¦ Capex by CPSEs dipped 3.5% to \~βΉ51,500 crore in August, raising concerns on government-led…
**Daily Business Briefs (9 Sep 2025)**
**π Economy / Policy** πΉ Trumpβs tariffs could shave off 0.5% from Indiaβs GDP, warns the Chief Economic Adviser. π¦ Indiaβs apparel export outlook revised to *negative* by ICRA; exports may shrink…
**Daily Business Briefs (8 Sep 2025)**
— **π Economy / Policy** πΉ India & Israel to sign Bilateral Investment Agreement, boosting cross-border investments. π Spurt in consumption expected to drive revenue buoyancy, helping govt manage fiscal deficit. π¦…
π Bonus Shares vs. Stock Split β Explainer Series
Investors often get confused between Bonus Shares and Stock Splits. Both increase the number of shares you hold, but they work differently. Hereβs a simple breakdown π π Bonus Shares π Think…
GST 2.0: A Game-Changing Tax Reform for India π
The GST Council has approved a major overhaulβeffective 22 September 2025βwith a two-tier structure of 5% and 18%, plus a 40% slab for sin/luxury goods. About 90% of products now fall under…
**Daily Business Briefs (6 Sep 2025)** π
— **π Economy & Policy** β’ πΉ **GST Cuts & Inflation:** Deutsche Bank estimates reduced GST rates could lower inflation by \~25 bps, easing consumer prices. β’ π¦ **Dairy Boost:** Milky Mist…
Ethanol Blending in India: From Pilot to Nationwide E20
Indiaβs ethanol journey has accelerated from small pilots in 2001 to a nationwide E20 rollout in 2025, five years ahead of schedule. The program aims to cut crude imports, support farmers, and…
π Daily Business Briefs (05 Sept 2025)
**π¦ Economy** β’ GST rate cuts to boost demand across hospitality, cement, consumer goods, and autos; economists say move will lift GDP and cool inflation. β’ Prices of ice creams, dairy products,…
AI Growth: Power Demand and Energy Bottlenecks
AIβs rapid expansion is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, with energy supply now the main constraint on further growth. U.S. data centers alone may consume up to 20% of the…
