Category: Economy
India’s April–February fiscal deficit at Rs 12.53 lakh crore, narrows on-year to 80.4% of FY26 aim
India’s fiscal deficit for the first eleven months of this fiscal year through February stood at Rs 12.5 lakh crore (about $132 billion), or 80.4%…
India’s industrial growth rises to 5.2% in February from 4.8% in January
India’s industrial output accelerated in February 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanding 5.2 per cent year-on-year, up from 4.8 per cent in…
Every $10 rise in crude may add 60 bps to India’s inflation: CareEdge Global
Rising global crude oil prices due to tensions in West Asia could push up India’s inflation significantly, according to Revati Kasture, CEO of CareEdge Global…
Government to likely halt disbursement under ECMS if design, Six Sigma quality not met: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi: The government may stop disbursement under Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) if beneficiaries don’t invest in product design technology and meet Six Sigma…
Delhi’s factory count rises but jobs lag, signalling shift in industrial growth
Employment in Delhi’s industrial sector has grown only marginally in recent years, even as the number of factories has increased, indicating a slow and uneven…
Economy on firm footing, rupee doing fine compared to Asian peers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the rupee is “doing fine” when compared with the relative performance of other emerging market currencies…
Israel, Iran war: ‘Situation very vulnerable,’ Urea output impacted, India govt official says
Domestic production of urea has been impacted, making the current situation “very vulnerable”, Indian government official said on Monday as the Israel-Iran war entered its…
War fades the Goldilocks moment. RBI’s next move will matter
The moment of comfort did not last long. What looked like an unusually benign alignment of high growth and low inflation for India is now…
Australia seeks ‘another crack’ at trade deal with India in coming weeks
India is set to start discussions on a trade deal with Australia in the coming weeks, as Canberra steps up efforts to push forward a…
Strong domestic demand supports India’s economy, but Middle East crisis raises stagflation risks: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): India’s economic outlook remains supported by strong domestic demand and improving high-frequency indicators, but rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in…