Policy
RBI likely to hold rates at 5.50%, say 14 of 16 economists
By Meera Iyer
Economy and policy
Gross GST collections, ₹ lakh crore a month
Source: Finance Ministry
Repo rate since February 2025, %
Source: RBI
Economy · Data
GST collections cross ₹1.94 lakh crore as festive buying lifts October
By Meera Iyer in New Delhi
RBI preview
Why the RBI is expected to sit tight on Wednesday
By Meera Iyer
Manufacturing
Factory activity hits a 16-month high as export orders return
By Siddharth Rao
Exports rise 6% as electronics shipments jump
By Siddharth Rao
Fiscal deficit at 38% of the full-year target by September
By Meera Iyer
Vegetable prices push October inflation estimate to 3.4%
By Tanvi Joshi
Urban jobless rate falls to 6.4% in the latest survey
By Tanvi Joshi
Dealers see the rupee testing 85 if the Fed holds
By Siddharth Rao