Category: Economy
Maharashtra advises farmers to delay sowing as monsoon rains fall short
Mumbai: Maharashtra received only 26 per cent of its normal rainfall in the first half of June, prompting the government to advise farmers “not to…
India’s gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgates
India’s recent sharp increase in gold import duties has done little to slow demand for the precious metal, with imports continuing to rise even after…
PM Narendra Modi lines up middle-power talks ahead of Trump meeting at G7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will showcase India’s growing ties with middle powers at the Group of Seven summit in France before holding his first face-to-face…
UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand, 10 other states record revenue surplus in FY25: CAG report
New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, and 9 other states recorded surplus revenues in 2024-25, while the remaining 15 states had a deficit. Eighteen…
India’s structural growth story remains strong despite global uncertainties: Ventura
Mumbai: India’s long-term growth outlook remains robust despite global geopolitical uncertainties and intermittent market volatility, supported by resilient domestic demand, infrastructure investments and improving corporate…
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for Kharif
New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday directed coordinated meetings with district officials, Agriculture Departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and other extension agencies…
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India’s WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: Report
New Delhi: Global commodity prices are expected to remain elevated in the coming months as geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt supply chains…
Cooling crude may ease inflation heat, give RBI room to stay on pause despite WPI surge: YES Bank
New Delhi: India’s wholesale inflationary pressures remain elevated, but easing global crude oil prices and a stable rupee could help soften future price risks, potentially…
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlook
Mumbai: India’s soybean acreage is expected to increase this year as four-year-high prices and forecasts of below-normal monsoon rainfall due to El Nino encourage farmers…
Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG report
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): India’s states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their…