Middle class, aspirational consumers to drive 93% of India's spending by 2036: SitharamanIndia's middle class is poised to fuel significant economic expansion, with 93% of all spending expected to originate from this segment by ...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
India, France co-chair Economic & Financial Dialogue, agree to deepen cooperation on critical mineralsIndia and France held their Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence, co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure. Discus...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
India, France discuss critical minerals, investments at Economic and Financial DialogueIndia and France are set to bolster economic ties, focusing on critical minerals and financial connectivity. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Middle class to remain India’s growth engine: FM SitharamanIndia's middle class is identified as the primary driver of the nation's robust economic expansion, fueling consumption and ensuring its st...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Sitharaman urges French firms to invest in India's AI, clean energy pushUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged French businesses to boost investments in India, highlighting vast opportunities in AI, cle...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Govt fast-tracks disinvestment process to shore up revenues, garners 31% of budget aim in Q1 FY27The government is accelerating its disinvestment and asset monetisation drive, achieving 31% of its full-year target in just the first quar...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4-day France visit to push investments in IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on a crucial visit to France to strengthen economic ties and highlight India's investment poten...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
Finance Minister Sitharaman embarks on 4-day official visit to France to bolster economic tiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a four-day visit to France to bolster the India-France Strategic Partnership and economic ties. A...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
India's April-May fiscal deficit at ₹1.62 lakh crore, widens on-year to 9.6% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore during April-May, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate, according to gover...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay Rs 7,023 cr dividend to govt for FY26Three public sector banks, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, collectively disbursed Rs 7,023 crore in dividends to the governme...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
PFC-REC merger explained: Swap ratio, rationale, other key details as merger set to create Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantThe proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC will create India's largest power sector financing institution with a combined loa...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
PFC-REC merger approved! Here's what will happen to your existing shares after mega mergerPFC and REC boards approved their merger scheme with a share-swap ratio of 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. The merger aims to creat...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged state governments to invest borrowed funds in long-term assets like schools and hospitals, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Finance ministry, NFRA officials brief Par panel on corporate laws amendment billParliament's joint committee received briefings on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, from Finance Ministry officials and the Natio...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Tourism sector can create 100 million more jobs by 2047: FAITHIndia's tourism sector is set for a massive job surge, potentially creating 100 million direct jobs by 2047. Industry leaders emphasize the...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
With sustainable agriculture, Northeast has potential to become India's next growth engine: SitharamanMeghalaya's organic produce can drive India's growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a large organic spice plant. Sh...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST