Category: Finance

Georgia’s economy is under pressure from national policies, with experts warning of a near coin toss chance of recession in 2026. A new forecast from the University of Georgia’s Selig Center highlights how President Donald Trump’s tariff war and other factors are slowing growth and raising risks across the state. The report, released this week, predicts Georgia’s economic growth will stay sluggish at around 1.3 percent next year, far below…

The Indian rupee weakened further on December 8, 2025, closing at 90.07 against the US dollar, down 0.1 percent from the previous session. This decline came amid falling local stock markets and slight slips in other Asian currencies, raising concerns about ongoing economic pressures in India. Current State of the Rupee Decline Recent data shows the rupee has hit fresh lows, making it Asia’s worst-performing currency in 2025. On December…

Block Energy, a company focused on oil and gas in Georgia, has received a non-binding farm-in offer from a large energy firm for its major gas project. This deal targets the Patardzueli-Samgori field and could fund key appraisal and development work as of December 8, 2025. Details of the Farm-In Proposal The offer comes after detailed talks on technical and business aspects. It covers Project III, which aims to appraise…

Indian stock markets are set for a quiet start on December 8, 2025, as global cues send mixed signals and investors watch key economic data. The Nifty 50 and Sensex may open flat, with Gift Nifty trends pointing to a slight dip, amid hopes for rate cuts and ongoing volatility from recent RBI moves. Market Overview and Recent Performance The Indian stock market showed strength last week despite some ups…

India’s economy showed strong momentum with gross domestic product expanding 8.2 percent in the July to September quarter of 2025. This growth beat expert forecasts and highlighted robust consumer spending, manufacturing gains, and service sector strength, even as new US tariffs posed hurdles. Key Drivers Behind the Surge Consumer spending played a major role in this uptick. As the largest part of India’s economy, it rose 7.9 percent year on…

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated on Monday that room exists for further interest rate reductions to support economic growth. In an interview, he noted that recent data shows a benign inflation environment, but the final decision rests with the Monetary Policy Committee during its December meeting. This announcement comes amid India’s retail inflation dropping to a record low of 0.25 percent in October, driven by falling food…

Gautam Adani’s ambitious $1.2 billion copper smelter in Gujarat, India, is struggling to ramp up production due to a severe global shortage of copper ore. Launched in June 2025 after several delays, the facility run by Kutch Copper Limited has only imported a small fraction of the raw materials it needs, highlighting broader supply chain issues in the metal industry. Project Background and Launch The Kutch Copper plant stands as…

The Indian stock market is poised for a flat opening on November 25, 2025, as Gift Nifty trades near 25,984, showing a small discount from the previous Nifty futures close. This comes amid a strong rally in US tech stocks and positive Asian market trends, while investors watch for updates on India-US trade talks and upcoming GDP data. Investors in India woke up to mixed signals from global markets. While…

India’s largest airline operator, IndiGo, through its parent InterGlobe Aviation, will join the BSE Sensex starting December 22, 2025. This move replaces Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles in the key 30-stock index, driven by recent corporate changes and market cap shifts, as announced by BSE Index Services. The update comes amid a broader reconstitution of major indices, effective from market open on that Monday. It reflects ongoing adjustments to keep benchmarks…

India’s merchandise trade deficit reached a record $41.68 billion in October 2025, driven by a massive surge in gold imports and falling exports amid new US tariffs. This gap, much wider than expected, highlights pressures from festive demand and global trade tensions, raising concerns for the economy as the year ends. Surge in Gold Imports Drives Deficit Gold imports jumped nearly 200 percent to $14.72 billion in October, compared to…