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Revenue Deficit: The shortage of enough funds with government to maintain its day-to-day affairs is known as revenue deficit. This happens when total revenue expenditure crosses total revenue receipts, leading to a revenue deficit. To work through the revenue deficit, the government typically resorts to borrowing, divestments, and may also introduce new taxes or raise existing ones to bridge the gap in revenue. Fiscal Deficit When the Centre spends more money than it receives, the negative balance is known as fiscal deficit. The number is one of the most important figure that is observed during the Budget. The size of the deficit may affect growth, price stability, cost of production, and inflation. Additionally, in case of high fiscal deficit, a country's rating is also impacted. On the other hand, when there is an increase in the fiscal deficit, there is a boost to a sluggish economy by giving more money to people who can then buy and invest more.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. From sandalwood to the smell of the first rain, niche home and personal care companies are looking to fill a gap in the mass-premium segment of the fragrances market as consumers across age groups experiment and spend on high-quality Indian products, typically in the ₹1,000-2,000 range. Isak Fragrances, a Lucknow-based company, is expanding its product range across sizes and price points to offer Indian consumers a local perfumery alternative, its sixth-generation entrepreneur-founder Vidushi Vijayvergiya said.

REC Ltd. 1.01 per cent to Rs 569.25 at 10:35AM hours (IST) on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap up start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 61,516 shares with a turnover of Rs 3.49 crore till 10:35AM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 10.07, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 1.73.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. 3.14 per cent to Rs 2793.75 at 01:55PM hours (IST) on Monday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap up start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 7,574 shares with a turnover of Rs 2.12 crore till 01:55PM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 51.68, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 27.81.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. 0.88 per cent to Rs 1966.20 in Monday's session as of 12:29PM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 20.82 points at 81688.3. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap down start to the session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 2285.85 and a 52-week low of Rs 1354.80 on NSE. Around 6748 shares changed hands on the counter till 12:29PM (IST).

Bharat Forge Ltd. traded at Rs 1366.95 on BSE at 10:41AM (IST) on Monday, 0.88 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 1063.40 and a high of Rs 1826.20.

Tata Power Company Ltd. traded at Rs 441.80 on BSE at 10:15AM (IST) on Monday, 0.53 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 292.25 and a high of Rs 494.85.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. traded at Rs 412.15 on BSE at 10:04AM (IST) on Monday, 1.35 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 262.10 and a high of Rs 483.65.

REC Ltd. traded at Rs 562.90 on BSE at 10:09AM (IST) on Monday, 0.71 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 389.05 and a high of Rs 653.90.

cash reserve ratio (CRR) should ensure the lenders have sufficient liquidity to meet financing demand until the end of FY25. Bankers said slower credit growth has narrowed the gap between credit and deposits. Additionally, the ₹1.16-lakh-crore liquidity infusion through a lower CRR threshold will prevent deposit rates from climbing. Bankers said that deposit rates are now near their cyclical peak, and special deposit mobilisation schemes may not be revised at the end of this fiscal year.

As per an ET study of over a dozen top brands including Samsung, Maruti Suzuki, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, Whirlpool, and Mahindra & Mahindra, with data sourced from regulatory filings, the Indian chief executives drew at least 15% higher gross remuneration in 2023-24 than the expat chief executives, including commission and perquisites. And in most cases even more, with the pay gap getting wider last fiscal. Industry executives said this reflects the fact that several global brands have started relying on local talent, and there is no more hardship allowance for an India posting in the CEO package, unlike earlier.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TOKYO—The multibillion takeover battle for the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is unfolding against a backdrop of heightened deal activity involving foreign bidders, fanned by a weak yen, undervaluation, and a profitability gap at many big Japanese firms compared with their international peers. Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has made a $47 billion offer for Seven & i, triggering a promised refocus on profitability by Seven & i management.

Morgan Stanley says Sensex can even hit the 105,000-mark in the next one year in the bull case scenario. Morgan Stanley said there is a 30% probability of the Sensex hitting 105,000 by December 2025 while in the base case scenario it sees the index hitting 93,000-level.

Penn Wharton Budget Model faculty director Kent Smetters joins Varney & Co. to discuss how their research-based analysis could reduce the national debt if implemented.

The great wealth transfer has started, but millennials and generation Z may not inherit as much as they think.

The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a gap with gas-powered automobiles

Delhi deals with one of its worst air quality crises, five-star hotels in the capital have begun offering clean air as a premium service, highlighting the severity of the city's pollution. This November, Delhi recorded unprecedented levels of air toxicity, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the “Very Poor” category every day, peaking at “Severe” and even “Severe Plus” levels on several occasions.

Ericsson is working to introduce artificial intelligence agents in its telecom products and services, with the aim to make network operations autonomous. The company has established a global AI accelerator hub in North America, Sweden and India, where engineers are working to address gaps in its telecom products using AI, a top company executive told ET. “The initial struggle was to have the right kind of data, and mostly about proving that AI could add value. But over the last several years, we have moved past that and our focus has been on bringing AI into our products,” said Chandru Sargor who heads the Global AI Accelerator India team.

immediate financial needs. These range from working capital expenses, purchasing raw materials and consolidating debt. Consumers suggested that they need working capital to cover salaries and rent, pay utility bills, vendors and suppliers, and to manage routine day-to-day operations. The report by Paisabazaar shows that less than 30% of businesses applied for loans on future growth initiatives like marketing, brand building, upgrading machinery, or acquiring additional office space for expansion. The study revealed that nearly 45% of business loan applications were driven by the need for working capital expenses, highlighting the persistent liquidity challenges and short term cash flow gaps faced, especially by small businesses, in managing their day-to-day operations.

Shree Cements Ltd. 2.05 per cent to Rs 26857.05 at 12:22PM hours (IST) on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap down start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 367 shares with a turnover of Rs 1.00 crore till 12:22PM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 56.04, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 4.48.

DLF Ltd. 0.46 per cent to Rs 852.25 at 12:17PM hours (IST) on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap up start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 46,126 shares with a turnover of Rs 3.91 crore till 12:17PM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 58.52, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 5.64.