Category: Economy
Oil, rupee, markets: All alarms are blaring for India’s economy
Indian financial markets were jolted on Monday as a sharp spike in global oil prices triggered a broad sell-off across currencies and equities, exposing the…
$100 oil shock set to strain Asia’s cash-strapped governments
Asia’s governments will have to stretch their budgets or risk unleashing an inflation shock as the deepening conflict in the Middle East pushes oil prices…
India’s shrimp exports surge past Rs 50k crore amidst US tariff challenges
Kolkata: An analysis of 63 shrimp exporters rated by Crisil Ratings, accounting for 55% of the industry’s revenue, shows that India’s shrimp exports are set…
India’s new GDP series to dig deeper into district economies
India’s statistical system is preparing to significantly improve how economic output is measured at the district level, a move that could help policymakers identify regional…
Iran conflict could increase challenges for emerging market sovereigns: Fitch
New Delhi: Fitch Ratings on Monday said the Iran conflict could raise additional challenges for some emerging market sovereigns in areas like energy imports, remittances…
Government eases approval for minor bilateral MoUs and agreements, MEA clearance suffices
New Delhi: Bilateral agreements, which have no financial or serious security implications, will no longer require prior Cabinet approval with the Cabinet Secretariat making it…
EPFO Budgets 12.4% rise in 2026-27 contributions
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has budgeted a 12.4% increase in total contributions in 2026-27 on the back of an anticipated surge…
Government sets up 17-member committee for larger reforms in SEZ policy
New Delhi: The government has set up a 17-member committee to suggest larger reforms in the policy for special economic zones (SEZs), an official said….
Smart agro-technologies workshop: CSIR showcases AI, IoT for soil and crop health in Kerala
Kumarakom, Kerala: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a two-day national workshop titled “Farm Data to Decisions: Workshop on Smart Agro-Technologies for…
India’s economy is booming, but uneven growth clouds ascent
Mumbai: For years India’s economy was driven by its vast services sector that saw millions of people working away in low-cost back offices providing consultancy…