Govt fundraising drive hits high gearThe government's push for non-tax revenue is off to a strong start, with public asset monetisation nearing 30% of last fiscal year's total ...
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG reportIndia's states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liab...
India's fiscal policy is evolving to support domestic growth: S&P GlobalIndia is adjusting its fiscal policy to boost domestic growth and economic strength. Global uncertainties are prompting a move towards long...
India's REIT and InvIT market to attract Rs 11.6 trillion new investments; AUM may double to Rs 20 trillion by 2030: Avendus CapitalIndia’s REIT and InvIT market could attract an additional Rs 11.6 trillion in investments by 2030, taking total assets under management bey...
Green power push gets grid backingIndia is setting standard timelines for power transmission projects. This aims to match infrastructure development with new electricity gen...
Building a frontier ecosystem over models essential for global economic value: Microsoft CEOMicrosoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella stated that the priority for the global economy must center on building a frontier ecosystem rathe...
Statistical system may get AI overhaul, data to be treated as asset: MoSPI SecyIndia is set to modernize its statistical system. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into official data. A national business regist...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbersNageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India's GDP estimates, stressing that GDP measurement is an estimate in eve...
Global air travel demand to slow to 2.1% in 2026, IATA saysGlobal air travel demand is set to grow in 2026, but at a slower rate. The Middle East faces a significant contraction due to ongoing confl...
RBI Governor meets Bengal CM Adhikari ahead of state's first budgetReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. They discussed key economic issu...
India bonds rise as oil slumps on Iran peace deal hopeIndian government bonds saw a significant rise on Friday. This surge was driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Hopes of a breakthr...
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
India's strong growth keeps state finances stable despite deficits, rising debt: S&PIndia's robust economic expansion is shielding state finances from worsening. Despite ongoing spending needs and revenue gaps, strong growt...
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
India's current account deficit to stand at 1.8% of GDP for FY27: ICICI Bank Global Market ReportIndia is expected to see a current account deficit of 1.8 per cent of GDP in FY27 as against around 2 per cent projected earlier. This adju...