Category: Economy
Centre seeks proposals from states for setting up of AI centres
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has asked state governments to come up with proposals for establishing centres of excellence for artificial intelligence (AI),…
India’s ‘Reform Express’ may have a difficult stretch ahead
Faced with a fragmented global economy, shifting supply chains and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the Indian government pushed forward an ambitious reform agenda in 2025 aimed…
Budget 2026: A top-up on tax reforms can shore up consumer confidence
India’s economy continues to demonstrate robust resilience, with domestic consumption serving as its strongest growth driver. As the Union Budget 2026 draws near, policy discussions…
Lacklustre demand drags Indian factory growth to two-year low in December
India’s manufacturing sector expansion slowed to its weakest pace in two years in December as demand softened and firms curbed production, according to a business…
2026 dawns brightly on buoyant sentiment as India’s economy hits high gear
India’s economy entered 2026 on a strong tailwind, with high-frequency data for December showing strong consumer sentiment and robust activity. Car sales ended the year…
Cross-border ecommerce set to get easier; Focus on MSMEs
New Delhi: The upcoming budget may give a fillip to cross-border ecommerce, especially by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Officials said the government is…
GST collection climbs 6% on revenue from imports
New Delhi: India collected ₹1.74 lakh crore as gross goods and services tax (GST) in December, 6% higher than in the same month last year,…
MGNREGS work demand drops 28% in December after law change
New Delhi: Demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) dropped in December from a year before, when the government…
India’s exports may reach $950 billion in FY27 on West Asia trade pacts
New Delhi: India’s goods and services exports could reach $840-850 billion in FY26 and rise to about $950 billion in 2026-27, driven by free trade…
India steps into 2026 with a brand new global playbook
As India steps into 2026, its external posture shows a change from alignment-driven foreign policy to a more fluid, interest-based global playbook. The choices India…