Category: Economics Current Affairs

Net Direct Tax Collection Sees Robust 16.45% Growth to Rs 15.82 Lakh Crore: The net direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2023-24 have surged by 16.45% to Rs 15.82 lakh crore by December 17, driven primarily by a strong 21% rise in advance tax payments. This growth reflects the government’s improved tax collection mechanism […]

Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director: The Indian government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the new Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and follows a recommendation by the […]

India’s rise from 23rd in global smartphone exports in 2019 to 3rd in 2024: India’s ascent from the 23rd position in global smartphone exports in 2019 to securing the 3rd spot in 2024 marks a monumental achievement in its manufacturing and export capabilities. With smartphone exports crossing ₹20,000 crore in November 2024, this growth highlights […]

Public Sector Banks Record Net Profit of Rs 85,520 Crore In First Half FY2024-25: In the first half of FY 2024-25, Public Sector Banks (PSBs), including the State Bank of India (SBI), reported a net profit of ₹85,520 crore, marking an impressive 26% growth compared to ₹67,850 crore during the same period in the previous […]

India’s wholesale inflation eased to 1.9% in November: India’s wholesale inflation moderated to 1.9% in November, down from 2.4% in October, with food price inflation easing significantly from a 25-month high of 11.6% in October to 8.9%. Despite this, prices for manufactured products, such as food products, furniture, pharmaceuticals, and electrical equipment, continued to rise, […]

BOBCARD Launches TIARA Credit Card: BOBCARD has launched the TIARA Credit Card, a premium, women-centric offering designed to empower modern women. This card is packed with rewards across various categories such as travel, lifestyle, dining, entertainment, and health, providing women with the tools to manage their finances without compromising on lifestyle. The launch event, held […]

Manish Jain Appointed Executive Director at YES Bank: YES Bank announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had approved the appointment of Manish Jain as the Executive Director (Whole-Time Director) of the bank. Jain’s appointment is for a period of three years, starting from December 11, 2024, to December 10, 2027. This move follows […]

Time magazine has honored Donald Trump as its 2024 Person of the Year: Time magazine has named Donald Trump as its Person of the Year for 2024, marking the second time he has received this prestigious recognition. The decision highlights Trump’s substantial political influence, his historic comeback following his victory in the November 5 election […]

India’s GDP Growth Projections for FY25: India’s GDP growth projections for FY25 have been revised downward by multiple agencies, reflecting cautious optimism amid global and domestic challenges. CARE Ratings has lowered its FY25 GDP growth estimate from 6.8% to 6.5%, citing a contraction in corporate profitability, reduced public capital expenditure (capex), and sluggish urban consumption […]