R. Gandhi says IMF’s growth upgrade a ‘balancing act’ amid tariff uncertainty

The IMF raised its global growth outlook to 3.2%, but former RBI Deputy Governor R. Gandhi described it as a “balancing act.” He noted the IMF’s cautious commentary on trade frictions and tariffs contrasts with its optimistic numerical projections. Gandhi emphasized India’s domestic-driven resilience and the challenges for manufacturing growth.

CoinDCX secures new funding from Coinbase, valuation hits $2.45 billion

Coinbase is strategically expanding its horizons with a fresh investment in CoinDCX, an Indian crypto exchange, now boasting a valuation of $2.45 billion. This investment marks a continuation of their partnership, following an initial investment in April 2022. With CoinDCX revealing impressive figures of $141 million in annualized revenue and $1.

Midwest IPO opens today: Check GMP, subscription, price band and other details

Midwest, a natural stone exporter, is launching its Rs 451-crore IPO on October 15. The offering includes fresh shares and existing shareholder sales. The price band is set between Rs 1,014 and Rs 1,065. Midwest mines granite in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and exports to 17 countries. The company plans to use IPO funds for […]

Gold hovers near record high on renewed trade tensions, US rate outlook

Gold prices surged on Wednesday, nearing record levels. Investors sought safety in bullion as U.S.-China trade tensions escalated, increasing global uncertainty. Expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts also fueled the rally. Silver prices also climbed, tracking gold’s upward movement. Platinum and palladium prices remained steady. Investors are closely watching upcoming economic data releases from […]

IMF raises India’s FY26 growth outlook to 6.6%

The International Monetary Fund has increased India’s economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026 to 6.6 percent. This positive outlook comes despite recent US tariffs on Indian goods. India is projected to achieve the highest growth rate among advanced economies, emerging markets, and developing countries for the current and next fiscal years.