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CSEZ expands footprint with 58 special economic zones, two more in the pipelineOver the past decade, the Cochin Special Economic Zone has significantly boosted exports and created thousands of technology jobs by establ...
PM Modi to disburse incentives worth around Rs 2,400 cr under PM-VBRY on June 19Prime Minister Modi announced Rs 2,400 crore in incentives under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) on June 19. This ...
As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremesEconomists are divided on the U.S. economic outlook, with some predicting rate cuts due to consumer weakness and falling real wages, while ...
Salary doesn't decide happiness: Many see income and achievements as measure of success, but one study says the respect from people around you matters more than your place on the economic ladderA new study suggests happiness may depend less on income and job titles and more on the respect, acceptance and value people receive from t...
Nvidia's Jensen Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobsThe factory represents a fundamental test of whether, as Huang believes, AI will be a source of job creation instead of a technology that s...
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
Union Minister Shekhawat outlines roadmap for Northeast's trade and tourism boomUnion Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat unveiled a vision for Northeast India at the NEIINFRA summit, highlighting over Rs 6 lakh crore inv...
CM DK Shivakumar hails Karnataka's dynamic economy; state registers 9.5% export growth in FY 2025-26Karnataka's economy is booming. Exports grew by 9.5 percent in the financial year 2025-26, reaching almost ₹19.7 lakh crore. The state lead...
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit BharatIndia is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These agreements target complementary ec...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Building a frontier ecosystem over models essential for global economic value: Microsoft CEOMicrosoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella stated that the priority for the global economy must center on building a frontier ecosystem rathe...
Gujarat govt to unveil New Industrial Policy 2026 on June 15Gujarat is set to launch its Industrial Policy 2026 on June 15, aiming to accelerate growth, attract investments, and foster innovation. Th...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar points to migration pressure on Bengaluru, seeks Centre’s supportBengaluru's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has requested additional infrastructure funding from the Centre. The city's status as India's tech...
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
AI risks are here, time for tough rules: Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiAs artificial intelligence grows more powerful, governments must move beyond transparency measures and introduce stronger regulations to ad...
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in MayMay is poised to bring a notable rise in consumer prices across the United States, signaling the steepest hike in three years. Fueled by es...
Flexi-staffing industry in India sees 8% YoY growth in new employment in 2025-26: ISF reportThe push for formal employment, strongly supported by the staffing industry, has been instrumental in bringing more workers into structured...
Despite geopolitical crisis, India's economic fundamentals and strategic partnerships will sustain growth: World BankIndia's economy shows strong growth potential. The World Bank believes this momentum will continue. Investments in people and businesses ar...