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Policy dynamism and purposeful, governance reinforce this backdrop” CEA V Anantha Nageswaran writes in his preface to the survey, (PTI)
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India to grow by up to 7.2% next fiscal| Business News

The Economic Survey, unlike the Union Budget which will be presented on Sunday, is not a binding document for the government. It is best read…

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The government has sought to blunt the impact of US tariffs on the Indian economy by pushing far-reaching policy reforms in recent months. (HT)
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India forecasts over 7% GDP growth rate in FY27 despite trade risks| Business News

The Indian economy can expand at more than 7% in 2026-27, the government said on Thursday, offering an optimistic outlook for the world’s fourth largest…

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Higher gold prices have historically spurred Indians to sell jewellery and coins, but that hasn't been the case for the year or so. (AFP)
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India’s gold demand to fall in 2026 as jewellery slump offsets investment rise| Business News

India’s gold demand is likely to fall in 2026 following a drop of 11% last year, as a surge in prices dampens jewellery sales and…

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Nirmala Sitharaman with her finance ministry colleagues ahead of Union Budget 2025 on 1 February 2025. (ANI)
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Govt seen lifting spending, reforms to offset US tariff impact| Business News

The Narendra Modi government is likely to announce measures to improve the ease of doing business and boost infrastructure spending, while sticking to fiscal consolidation…

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The rupee has fallen 5% against the US dollar since Donald Trump imposed 50% tariff on India's exports to its biggest market. (Reuters)
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RBI steps in with a rescue as rupee weakens to record low of 92/dollar| Business News

The Reserve Bank of India is likely to have sold dollars before the local spot market opened on Thursday to support the rupee, three traders…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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00 am today| Business News

Updated on: Jan 29, 2026 9:48:51 AM IST Summary Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to unveil Economic Survey 2025-26 at 11:00 am today, a…

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Chief Economic Advisor of India V Anantha Nageswaran. (Reuters)
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India eyes ‘Goldilocks’ path as Economic Survey 2025-26 gets tabled today| Business News

The government is set to unveil the Economic Survey 2025-26 at 11:00 am on Thursday, with investors and policymakers looking for confirmation that the world’s…

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Wolves of Chernobyl, Razorpay’s milestone, and Tata Sierra’s tech| Business News

Opening thoughts. The mutant wolves of Chernobyl have genetically evolved enough to be protected against cancer. I landed on a report that biologists from Princeton…

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Tesla vehicles are show at a Tesla dealership in Buena Park, California. (Reuters)
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Tesla reports 61% drop in Q4 profit on lower EV sales, higher AI spending| Business News

Tesla Inc. has reported a 61% drop in fourth-quarter profits due to lower sales even as CEO Elon Musk doubles down on AI investments. Tesla…

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The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured on the hood of a car. (Unsplash)
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India to slash import duty on luxury cars to 30% immediately, in boost for Mercedes, BMW| Business News

New Delhi will immediately cut import duty on luxury cars to 30% from as high as 110% under the India-EU FTA, an official said, opening…

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