India’s primary equity gauges currently trade at a valuation of nearly 21 times one-year forward earnings, comparable with that seen in Japan or Wall Street. This valuation diverges from the more modest multiples of 11-13 times earnings prevalent in equity markets as diverse in economic heft and growth outlook as Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, and China.
RBI eases restrictions on cash credit accounts, eases current account norms
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted all restrictions on banks opening and maintaining cash credit accounts, offering greater flexibility for short-term working capital loans.
December 11, 2025