To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
SpaceX IPO: Great business, wrong price? Why Aswath Damodaran is skipping Musk’s mega offeringDespite the excitement surrounding SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO, valuation expert and NYU professor Aswath Damodaran plans to stay away ...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Capital markets becoming a core avenue for household savings: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta PandeySebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said capital markets are becoming a key avenue for household savings and wealth creation, supported by ris...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
West Bengal set to become 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaWest Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme on June 8, marking a significant step towards universal health coverage. The s...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
PM Modi holds huddle with Economic Advisory Council on growth strategy; deliberates measures to improve ease of doing business and livingPrime Minister Narendra Modi convened with his Economic Advisory Council to chart a course for India's economic advancement. Discussions fo...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Hindustan Zinc plans Rs 50k-crore capex pipeline for next 5 yearsHindustan Zinc will invest ₹40,000-50,000 crore in the next five years. This will double refined metal capacity and ore production. Metal r...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Assam govt suspends distribution of ration items for two months due to interim budgetAssam has temporarily halted the distribution of subsidized pulses, sugar, and salt under its public distribution system for two months, ef...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Govt amends CSR norms; provides more leeway for companiesCompanies can now invest up to ten percent of their Corporate Social Responsibility funds into special instruments. These instruments are c...
29 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Kerala will inform public about its actual fiscal position: Governor's addressThe new Kerala Legislative Assembly session has begun. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar presented the UDF government's policy. The gove...
29 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
India's out-of-pocket healthcare spending drops significantly, govt data showsIndian families now pay less for healthcare. Out-of-pocket spending fell from 64.2% to 43.4% in ten years. This is due to the government sp...
28 May, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Govt health spending triples to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23: National Health AccountsGovernment spending on healthcare has surged to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, nearly tripling from a decade ago. This increased public inv...
27 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST