FDI Inflows Jump $51Bn
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🗞️ Net direct tax collections rise 8.8% till January
India’s net direct tax collections have risen 8.8% year-on-year till January 11, indicating resilient revenue mobilisation despite global uncertainties.
💬 Expert Take — “Stable tax growth reflects formalisation of the economy, but sustaining momentum will depend on consumption recovery and corporate profitability in FY26.”
🗞️ India’s electronics exports hit $48.2 billion in 2025
India’s electronics exports reached $48.2 billion in 2025, driven by PLI incentives, smartphone manufacturing, and rising global demand.
🗞️ FDI inflows surge $51 billion in six months
FDI inflows rose to $51 billion in the last six months as the government intensified its push on manufacturing and startup collaboration.
💬 Expert Take — “The pickup in FDI signals global confidence in India’s supply-chain realignment strategy, especially in electronics, EVs, and industrial manufacturing.”
🗞️ YUVA AI for All launched to democratise AI access
The government’s YUVA AI for All initiative aims to democratise AI education and build digital capabilities across students and young professionals.
🗞️ Smarter import duties key to manufacturing push: Deloitte
According to Deloitte India, calibrated import duty structures in Budget 2026 can significantly boost domestic manufacturing competitiveness.
🗞️ Wholesale price inflation edges up in December
India’s WPI inflation rose marginally in December, reflecting firm commodity prices and supply-side pressures.
🗞️ Forex reserves fall by $980 million
India’s forex reserves declined by $980 million to $68.68 billion, mainly due to valuation changes and RBI interventions.
🗞️ Shadowfax IPO sets price band; GMP rises to 8%
Flipkart-backed Shadowfax has fixed its IPO price band, with grey market premium rising to 8%, indicating moderate investor interest.
📊 Market Update
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📉 Nifty 50: 25,665.60 ▼ 66.70 pts (–0.26%)
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