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TREND | 13 Mar 2025

New IIP series to use GST data, prepare seasonally adjusted series: Govt

Business Standard

Besides, the new IIP series will be chain-based, as the annual survey of industries (ASI) data is available to adjust the weights of different industries

Manufacturing boost, supported by government, leads to hike in IIP growth in January: Report

Business Line | 13 Mar 2025 2 more

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TREND | 13 Mar 2025

Tamil Nadu set to sustain 8%+ growth, first economic survey reveals

Business Line

Despite accounting for just 4% of India's land and 6% of its population, the state contributed 9.21% to the national GDP in 2023-24

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TREND | 13 Mar 2025

RBI may go for 75 bps rate cut this fiscal, 25 bps each in April, June and October 2025: Report

Economic Times

SBI research predicts a 75 basis points rate cut in FY25 due to low inflation. Inflation is expected to be 3.9% in the fourth quarter and average 4.7% for the year. Industrial production grew to 5% in January 2025. Corporate revenue increased by 6.2% in Q3 FY25. Rising imported inflation and global uncertainties remain concerns.

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TREND | 13 Mar 2025

US macro data has not deteriorated, but market falling in anticipation of a decline: Anurag Singh

Economic Times

Anurag Singh from Ansid Capital notes that while US companies are exceeding Q4 expectations, their cautious guidance for upcoming quarters is causing market corrections. Although inflation worries are easing, recessionary fears persist due to deteriorating macro data like GDP growth and employment. The market awaits clarity on potential Fed actions amid economic uncertainty.

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TREND | 13 Mar 2025

Stock Recommendations Today: Indian Markets, Retail Inflation, Adani Green Energy On Brokerages' Radar

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NDTV Profit tracks what analysts are saying about various stocks and sectors. Here are the analyst calls to keep an eye out for on Thursday.

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TREND | 13 Mar 2025

Asian Equities Climb After Soft US Inflation Print: Markets Wrap

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Australian and Japanese shares rose and equity-index futures for US stocks climbed in early Asian trading, bolstering advances in the prior session.

Food prices cool Feb inflation to 3.61%; IIP rises to 8-month high in Jan

Business Standard | 12 Mar 2025 9 more

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TREND | 11 Mar 2025

Removing high-cost debt has brought down borrowing cost: FM Sitharaman

Business Standard

Sitharaman's comments came in the backdrop of the government's target of bringing down the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 per cent by 2030, from the current 57 per cent

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TREND | 11 Mar 2025

Home & personal care sector needs 1 trn for sustainable future: IHPCIA

Business Standard

The home and personal care sector requires about Rs 1 lakh crore investment initially for a sustainable future using more eco-friendly methods like clean energy and processes for production, as per the industry estimates. The Indian Home and Personal Care (HPC) industry, currently valued at approximately Rs 65,000 crore for home care and nearly Rs 2,00,000 crore for personal care, is poised for a major shift towards sustainability, a statement by Indian Home and Personal Care Industry Association (IHPCIA) said. The sector stands at a critical juncture where strategic investments in renewable resources, eco-friendly manufacturing, and advanced packaging solutions can drive beyond GDP-linked growth and propel double-digit expansion. To enable this transformation, the industry requires substantial capital infusion. A transition from fossil-based inputs to renewable alternatives demands the construction of ethylene cracker complexes, each costing around Rs 20,000 crore, with at least f

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TREND | 11 Mar 2025

Fitch upgrades viability rating for PNB and Union Bank of India

Business Standard

Both showed improved risk profile with better financial performance

Fitch Removes Adani Energy From Rating Watch, First Upgrade Since US Indictment

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TREND | 11 Mar 2025

Govt seeks House nod for extra 51,463 cr spending

Economic Times

The Indian government has sought parliamentary approval for an additional net expenditure of 51,463 crore for the current fiscal year, on top of a previous approval of 44,143 crore. Despite this, the fiscal deficit is expected to be contained at 4.8% of GDP due to higher nominal GDP estimates.

Personal income tax surged to 3.5% of GDP in FY24

Business Line | 10 Mar 2025 1 more