RBI chief sees key interest rates staying low for a long period

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra expects the key policy rates to remain low for a “long period” based on the RBI’s projections as the Indian economy is recording robust growth while inflation is well under control, according to a report in Financial Times.

Sensex, Nifty slip for 3rd straight session

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:56 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower for the third straight session on Wednesday as selling pressure in media, realty and consumer durables stocks weighed on market sentiment.

Rajya Sabha passes Repealing and Amending Bill 2025 through voice vote

IANS | December 17, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, which sought to repeal 71 obsolete laws and make minor amendments to four others, as part of the Central government's ongoing efforts to declutter the statute book and eliminate colonial-era remnants.