Category: Economy
India’s fiscal deficit for April-July at Rs 4.55 lakh crore, narrows to 26.8% of FY27 aim
India’s fiscal deficit for the first four months of this fiscal year through July stood at 4.55 lakh crore rupees, or 26.8% of annual estimates,…
India’s Q1 GDP growth quickens to 7.8% as consumption, capex offset US-Iran war shock
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) quickened to 7.8% in the first quarter of FY27, up from revised 6.9% in the same quarter last year, as…
Over 40,000 reforms carried out in last decade for ease of business; Gujarat emerges as front-runner: DPIIT Secy
New Delhi [India]: More than 40,000 reforms have been undertaken by State governments over the past 10 years, with Gujarat emerging as a front-runner in…
NIIF raises $2 billion for second infrastructure fund; sets target of $3.2 billion
India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has raised $2 billion for its second infrastructure fund from marquee investors such as AustralianSuper, CPP Investments, a…
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREF
New Delhi: Indian rice is drawing strong interest from international buyers, with 3,317 buyers from 138 countries registering for the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC)…
Government links fertiliser sales to farmer, land and crop data
New Delhi: The Centre is expanding the integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) to link fertiliser sales with farmer, land and crop data, aiming to improve…
Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check rise
New Delhi, Sugar prices remained above Rs 60 per kg in most retail markets across the country on Sunday, despite several steps taken by the…
AI offers India big opportunities to boost jobs, living standards: World Bank MD Paschal Donohoe
The global economy continues to show resilience despite fresh energy and supply-chain shocks, with growth and job creation remaining firm across many regions, World Bank…
Commerce ministry meeting industry, exporters on India-US trade on September 1
New Delhi: The Commerce Ministry will meet with industry associations and representatives of export promotion councils on September 1 on India-US trade performance, an official…
India mandates IST as common time reference; gives 180-day window for compliance
The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time (IST) the single reference point for legal, administrative, commercial…