A new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...

US private sector job growth in June fell short of expectations, adding only 98,000 positions. This marks a slowdown from May's figures, wi...

India's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...

India's government secured a significant $2 billion from stake sales in state-run companies last quarter, a rare positive for the subdued c...

Escorts Kubota reported a 19.1% surge in total tractor sales for June 2026, reaching 13,695 units compared to the previous year. Domestic s...

India is set to launch the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin (VB-G RAM-G), replacing the MGNREGS after two dec...

Despite fears of a weaker monsoon, Nomura's Mihir Shah anticipates muted impact on rural demand due to healthy reservoir levels and improve...

India's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. Thi...

The recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to expedite fund releases and adopt new technologies for centrally-sponsored ...

India is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...

A 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to propose new reforms and effectively implement existing schemes to boost vi...

Despite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...

“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...

Headline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of artificially inflating rural wage growth figures. According to Congress general secre...