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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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GST Collection Climbs 6% on Revenue from Imports
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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,…

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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…

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India’s Exports may Reach $950b in FY27 on West Asia Trade Pacts
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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…

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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…

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India poised to emerge as ‘Office of the World’, EY Report highlights strong long-term outlook

India is well-positioned to emerge as one of the world’s most powerful growth engines over the next two decades, driven by its leadership in information…

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India's household debt seen above 5-yr average, but lower than China's
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India’s household debt seen above 5-yr average, but lower than China’s

Mumbai: India’s household debt rose to 41.3% of gross domestic product at the end of March 2025, extending a steady increase above its five-year average,…

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