Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
Unincorporated establishments surge to over 9 cr; jobs hit 15-cr mark: Govt surveyIndia's unincorporated non-agricultural sector shows remarkable growth. Over 9 crore establishments now operate, employing more than 15 cro...
ICRA sees Q4 growth slowing to three-qtr low of 7%India's economic growth is projected to slow in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. ICRA forecasts a 7% growth rate, down from the prev...
ICRA lowers India's FY27 GDP growth estimate to 6.2%Rating agency ICRA has revised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast down to 6.2% from 6.5% due to elevated crude oil prices stemming from the W...
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%India's job market shows stability. The overall unemployment rate was 5.2% in April 2026. Rural joblessness increased slightly. Urban unemp...
India revises GDP release calendar, annual and Q4 figures now due on June 7India's National Statistics Office has revised the annual GDP data release schedule, moving it from the last working day of May to June 7 a...
Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs for third time this yearSri Lanka has increased electricity tariffs again. Consumers using more than 180 units monthly will see an 18 percent hike. This is the thi...
One gap narrows, another widensThe rise of Indian girls in academia is undeniably impressive, with an increasing number pursuing higher education. Yet, a troubling discon...
Out-of-pocket costs still dominate hospitalisation spend despite wider insurance coverage: NSO surveyHealth insurance coverage has grown significantly in India. However, patients continue to pay most hospitalisation bills themselves. Rural ...
The myth of India’s extreme inequality: What the data gets wrongRecent studies reveal a misrepresentation of income inequality in India, challenging the commonly accepted pre-tax Gini coefficient of 0.61...
79% households fund construction via own income, informal loans: NSOA recent pilot survey reveals a striking reliance on personal funds and family loans for household construction, with nearly 79% of familie...
US court bars NSO Group from installing spyware on WhatsAppA US judge has banned Israeli spyware firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users. The court also reduced a large damages award to a small...
NSO sues Israeli paper after explosive articles on policeThe NSO suit targets a specific article published earlier this month, which said the company allowed clients to delete traces of their use ...
Apple files lawsuit against NSO Group, saying US citizens were targetsThe iPhone maker said it is also seeking to ban NSO Group from using any Apple software, services or devices to prevent further abuse.
Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against NSO Group: US CourtFacebook had in October 2019 sued NSO Group for an injunction and damages, accusing it of accessing WhatsApp servers without permission to ...
Snoop Group: Product of Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSONSO Group says that it is a supplier of surveillance tools to governments and law enforcers, and its products tackle and prevent serious cr...