Cumulative 50-75bps hike likely in current RBI tightening cycle: Report

IANS | October 31, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which raised policy rates for the first time by 25bps in nearly four years with a change in stance to calibrated tightening from neutral, is expected to act in a pre-emptive manner and "we expect a cumulative 50-75bps hike in this tightening cycle", a report said on Saturday.

Renewed Bangladesh-Pakistan relations face hard economic realities: Report

IANS | October 31, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) As Bangladesh and Pakistan deepen engagement after years of limited contact, questions are emerging over what tangible benefits Dhaka stands to gain from the renewed relationship particularly amid a persistent trade imbalance and unresolved historical issues, a report has said.

IGL Q2 profit slumps 94 pc to Rs 24 crore, revenue rises

IANS | October 31, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has reported a sharp decline in profit, with consolidated net profit falling 93.83 per cent to Rs 23.75 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, from Rs 384.95 crore in the year-ago period.