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Crisil lifts India FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong H1 momentumCrisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and gover...
Poor man’s gold may become India's next big story as the silver horse risesSilver is gaining ground in India as record gold prices push consumers towards a more affordable precious metal. Prices have surged 160% in...
After S&P & Fitch, ADB raises India's growth aim to 7% but El Nino clouds food storyIndia's economy is demonstrating resilience, leading to raised growth forecasts from institutions like the Asian Development Bank. However,...
Population Foundation urges shift from population control to informed choice, equityThe Population Foundation of India has urged a shift away from population control towards informed choice, equity and demographic preparedn...
Tamil Nadu expands Kamarajar Breakfast scheme to 15.30 lakh students, costing Rs 217.63 croreTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast scheme. This initiative will now benefit ...
TVK’s Rs 79,219 crore spending push raises fresh concerns over Tamil Nadu financesThe Tamil Nadu government announced a massive Rs 79,219 crore budget for development projects. This spending faces criticism amid concerns ...
India is consumer giant Unilever's blueprint for emerging-market growth: CEOUnilever views India as its emerging market growth blueprint, anticipating significant expansion. The company is allocating substantial acq...
Extreme heat creates new winners in India’s FMCG basketIndian households faced increased summer expenses, affecting grocery budgets significantly. Chocolate and dairy consumption declined while ...
Railway stocks: Over 2 years of correction; time to relook without bias? 7 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to 32%A sector-wide correction usually does one job. It takes the froth off and leaves the good businesses standing where they should be. The two...
Hanuman Ansh: The saint linked to Apple, Google, Facebook and eBayA film about Neem Karoli Baba has surprised box offices, sparking renewed interest in the Indian saint. Richard Alpert, later Ram Dass, int...
Karnataka to name Karwar medical college after Ramakrishna Hegde: DK ShivakumarKarnataka will permanently honour former Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde. The Karwar Medical College will be named after him. A major Beng...
In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
Retail investors make Rs 18,000 crore bold contra bet on 6 falling bluechip stocks. Will it pay off?In a bold move, retail investors invested a whopping Rs 18,000 crore in six blue-chip stocks that were on a downward trend. They scooped up...
Catch the rain, cherish the water: From source protection to community-led conservationIndia's drinking water security relies on protecting vital sources and community involvement. Government campaigns like 'Catch the Rain' pr...
Jharkhand govt tables Rs 8,399 crore supplementary budget for FY'27 in assemblyJharkhand's government tabled a supplementary budget of Rs 8,399 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Rural Development Department receiv...
Irish proverb of the day: “He who is not strong must be...” — inspiring life lessons on resilience, wisdom, adaptability, problem-solving, perseverance, confidence, and why intelligence often defeats raw strength from the timeless traditions of Irish folkloreToday's Irish Proverb of the Day brings timeless wisdom that still fits modern life: "He who is not strong must be clever." This powerful I...
UP government presents first supplementary Budget worth Rs 59,019.54 crore amid Samajwadi Party protestUttar Pradesh tabled its first supplementary Budget for 2026-27, seeking additional expenditure of over Rs 59,000 crore. Proceedings were d...
Banking on gear shift for pickup: After cleaning up bad loans, banks now need a new reform pushIndia's banking sector requires reforms for sustained growth and improved credit access. Banks must grow significantly to meet microenterpr...
Budget provides Rs. 2.66 lakh crore for rural developmentFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that three crore additional houses will be constructed under the PM Awas Yojana in rural and ...
Budget 2024: Rural jobs scheme may get 47% higher outlay of Rs 88,000 croreIn the upcoming interim budget for FY25, the Indian government is expected to allocate around ₹88,000 crore for the Mahatma Gandhi National...