Economy

Income tax cuts, RBI’s repo rate reduction and more: Here’s how April will impact your wallets

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With a host of financial changes set to take effect in April here's a quick guide to the developments that are bound to affect...
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EPFO auto settlement limit to be increased to Rs 5 lakh: Check key details before advance withdrawal

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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to increase the auto-settlement of advance claims (ASAC) limit by fivefold, from Rs 1 lakh to...
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Nestle, Hindustan Unilever shares decline up to 2% after BofA downgrades FMCG stocks

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Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever shares fell after BofA downgraded the stocks to 'underperform' from 'neutral' and 'neutral' from 'buy' The shares of FMCG majors Nestle and...
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Saudi Arabia dominates Forbes’ 2025 list of MENA’s most valuable banks

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Financial institutions from the Kingdom made up nearly a third of the total $600.8 billion market capitalization of the listed banks Al-Rajhi Bank retained its...
Economy

Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges down 0.7% to close at 11,709

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Wednesday, as it shed 82.97 points or 0.70 percent to close at 11,709.43. The total trading...
Economy

India to grow 6.5% in FY26; rising uncertainty to bring down global growth, says Fitch

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The rating agency kept India’s FY26 forecast unchanged at 6.5 percent while projecting a higher 6.3 percent growth for FY27 from 6.2 percent in...
Economy

Corporate activities drive Saudi bank loans to highest growth rate in 18 months

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Corporate lending dominated the sector, making up around 54 percent RIYADH: Saudi bank loans reached SR2.82 trillion ($753.27 billion) in August, representing an annual growth...
Economy

OECD predicts 3.8% economic growth for Saudi Arabia in 2025

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy is poised for substantial growth, with its gross domestic product projected to increase from 1.2 percent in 2024 to 3.8...
Economy

Saudi Arabia’s top body reviews economic performance, global outlook

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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs hosted a virtual meeting to discuss financial performance and global developments, focusing on improving public...
Economy

Mideast set for private equity boom amid global market revival: report

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RIYADH: The Middle East is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for private equity investment, spurred by a global resurgence in dealmaking, according to...
Economy

Saudi riyal symbol: strategic step toward global financial standing

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New symbol signals Kingdom’s commitment to align its financial practices with international standards JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s unveiling of a new symbol for the riyal has been...
Economy

Corporate activities drive Saudi bank loans to highest growth rate in 18 months

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Corporate lending dominated the sector, making up around 54 percent RIYADH: Saudi bank loans reached SR2.82 trillion ($753.27 billion) in August, representing an annual growth...
Economy

Where the stock market goes, the US economy will follow

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America’s wealthiest households are driving economic growth, thanks to their investing gainsA stock market decline of 20% or more would erode the spending power...
Economy

Saudi Aramco posts $106.2bn profit for 2024

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RIYADH: Saudi energy giant Aramco reported a net profit of SR398.42 billion ($106.2 billion) in 2024, despite challenging market conditions, including lower prices for...
Economy

Saudi Arabia’s private equity deals soar with $2.8bn in investments in 2024

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s private equity market reached $2.8 billion in total investments across 15 transactions in 2024, maintaining its billion-dollar scale despite a slowdown,...
Economy

Can Saudi Arabia conquer global uncertainty and become a financial giant?

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Saudi Arabia’s financial markets are on a sharp upward trajectory despite challenging global economic trends, experts have told Arab News. Market volatility across the world...
Economy

Arab stock markets extend gains, aligning with global rebound: AMF report

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 Arab stock markets recorded a positive performance in January for the second consecutive month, mirroring the upward trajectory of global exchanges. According to the latest...
Economy

Saudi Arabia emerging as an economic ‘powerhouse,’ says top IMF official

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Saudi Arabia’s role in the international financial system is growing, solidifying its position as an emerging economic “powerhouse,” according to a senior executive.  In an...
Economy

Mutual funds bet big on these micro-cap stocks despite market correction

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Micro-cap stocks are highly risky investments, but they also offer the potential for substantial returns if selected carefullyDespite the recent market correction, mutual funds have shown...
Economy

Saudi Arabia’s PIF offers $10.67bn investment opportunities to strengthen local industries  

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 Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is offering SR40 billion ($10.67 billion) in investment opportunities through its private sector platform to strengthen local industries, supply...
Economy

Expo 2025 Saudi pavilion launches tour of 7 Japanese cities

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With two months to go until Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, the Saudi Pavilion is launching a tour of seven Japanese cities that offers an...
Economy

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 23,120

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The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday amid mixed global cues as buying was seen in the PSU bank and financial services sectors. At...
Economy

FM walks the talk on budget discipline; fiscal deficit target set at 4.4 per cent of GDP for FY 26

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Primary deficit pegged at 0.8 per cent; debt-to-GDP ratio targetted to be brought down to 50 per cent (+_1) by 2031; another year of...

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