Category: Economy
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…
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…
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,…
RBI flags swelling slippages in unsecured retail lending, particularly among private banks
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Wednesday flagged the risk of elevated fresh slippages and write-offs in unsecured retail lending, particularly among private sector…