Serving the economic cause of servicesTomorrow, the Ministry of Statistics is set to unveil a trial index of services production. This initiative seeks to deliver a timely overv...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Jal Shakti Ministry to hold key conference with states on water sector reforms on MondaySenior water secretaries will meet Monday to review key water sector initiatives. The conference aims to strengthen Centre-state coordinati...
12 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Nepal sends maximum foreign students to India; Karnataka top pick among foreigners: MoENepal students form the largest group of foreign students studying in India. Karnataka emerged as the top destination state for these inter...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
'What's in your shopping cart?' Govt plans first nationwide retail consumption surveyThe government is considering a nationwide retail consumption survey. This survey will gather granular data on consumer spending patterns. ...
11 Jul, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
E20 costs more at current crude prices, but saves forex, boosts farmers' income, reduce oil dependence: GovtEthanol blending shields Indian consumers from volatile global oil prices. This program reduces dependence on imported crude oil significan...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Centre aims to turn ITADCs into one-stop textile hubsAt a review meeting chaired by textiles minister Giriraj Singh, the ministry assessed the progress of key initiatives aimed at strengthenin...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
NEP implementation status: 55 pc universities participate in NIRF; 56 pc offer four-year UG courseIn the latest All India Survey on Higher Education for 2023-24, it was revealed that merely 55 percent of universities engaged with the NIR...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
India to roll out new high-frequency economy barometer on July 14India will launch a new services production index next week to track activity in the country's dominant services economy. It aims to provid...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
The missing link in India’s infrastructure story: Faster dispute resolutionAs India accelerates infrastructure creation, unresolved construction disputes continue to delay projects, lock up capital and raise costs.
08 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Expert panel: Release services production index within 60 daysAn expert panel recommended monthly compilation of sectoral indices and releasing the ISP within sixty days. This new index will provide a ...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Govt panel calls for tracking EV power demand in India's energy dataAn expert committee has recommended overhauling India's energy statistics framework. This includes granular measurement of electricity dema...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panelUnconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improveme...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
New macro indicators in the works to track Viksit Bharat progressIndia is crafting a robust Viksit Bharat Sankalp indicator framework, featuring around 385 macro indicators, to meticulously track its jour...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
India's industrial output quickens to 5.1% in May from 4.9% in April as manufacturing, electricity drive growthIndia's industrial production surged by 5.1% in May 2026, largely propelled by strong manufacturing activity despite a decrease in mining o...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Economic indicators point to resilient Indian economy despite global headwinds: MoSPI SecretaryIndia's economy is demonstrating remarkable resilience against global challenges, according to Saurabh Garg, Secretary of MoSPI. He highlig...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Plan afoot to create index for unincorporated enterprisesThe index, proposed by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI), will provide insights into the health of the large ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
MoSPI mulls adding coal assets valuation to national accountsIndia's statistics ministry is exploring ways to put a price tag on its non-renewable resources, starting with coal. This move aims to prov...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST