Middle East conflict raises near-term risks for India but long-term growth outlook remains strong: RBI MPC member

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could pose short-term challenges for the Indian economy by pushing up oil prices and disrupting trade flows, though the country’s long-term growth trajectory is unlikely to be significantly affected, according to Nagesh Kumar, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).In an emailed…

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Salaried taxpayers alert! What is your year-end tax readiness? Check list of important documents & top things to keep in mind

With March 31, 2026, serving as the definitive cut-off, only those investments and expenditures completed on or before this date qualify for tax benefits. (AI image) As the financial year draws to a close, millions of salaried taxpayers across India enter a decisive phase. What was once a routine process of submitting investment proofs to…

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China sets GDP growth goal at less than 5% in least target since 1991! Trump tariffs, domestic troubles weigh

The new target reflects mounting challenges from Donald Trump’s tariffs, the global uncertainty linked to the US-Iran conflict. (AI image) China has forecast its GDP growth at the lowest level in over three decades! The world’s second largest economy is slowing down due to multiple external and internal headwinds. China has fixed its annual economic…

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