Business

Budget Push on MSME Growth Funds Strengthens Access to Capital and Digital Scale: Justdial


Justdial’s Chief Growth Officer Shwetank Dixit says the Union Budget’s focus on MSME growth funds, faster payment systems and digital infrastructure addresses key bottlenecks in scaling small businesses.

Business

Australia to Eliminate All Tariffs on Indian Goods from January 2026


Australia will remove tariffs on every Indian import line starting January 1, 2026, marking a major milestone under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement and unlocking new growth opportunities for exporters, farmers, and small businesses.

Human Interest

Rupee Slides to Record Low of 91.01 Amid Tariffs, FII Outflows and Trade Deal Uncertainty


The Indian rupee hit a fresh all-time low of 91.01 against the US dollar, extending its decline for the fourth straight session in 2025 as tariff pressures, foreign fund outflows and trade deal delays weighed heavily on sentiment.

Business

India’s Grandest Wedding Season Ever: 46 Lakh Marriages to Fuel a Celebration Boom Worth ₹6.5 Lakh Crore


India is entering its most extravagant wedding season yet, with an estimated 46 lakh weddings between November 1 and December 14, 2025, projected to generate a staggering ₹6.5 lakh crore in business. From jewellery and apparel to catering and décor, every corner of the country’s wedding economy is set to sparkle — making this not just a social celebration, but a massive economic event that showcases India’s “Vocal for Local” spirit.

Finance

RBI Launches Offline ‘Digi Rupee’: Money Transfers Now Possible Without Internet


The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched an offline mode for its Central Bank Digital Currency — the ‘Digi Rupee’. This innovation allows users to transfer money seamlessly even without an internet connection, marking a major step toward inclusive digital finance across India.