Category: Economy
Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January
India’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% year-on-year in January, easing from 7.8% in December (quick estimate), according to quick estimates released by the Ministry…
India’s cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15%
New Delhi: India‘s external sector has demonstrated steady resilience in the current financial year, with cumulative exports touching USD 720.76 billion during April-January 2025-26, marking…
EPFO retains interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) retained the interest rate at 8.25% on provident fund deposits for the year 2025-26, for third year in a…
EPFO: Provident Fund interest rate stays at 8.25% for 2025-26
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday fixed the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits at 8.25% for 2025-26, retaining the rate…
India’s Godavari Biorefineries to start grain-based distillery in June quarter
Mumbai: Indiaa’s Godavari Biorefineries plans to commission a 200 kilolitres-per-day (KLPD) grain-based distillery in the June quarter, a move aimed at diversifying its feedstock and…
India’s castor seed production surges 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26
Castor seed production in the country is up by 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025–26, according to a report released by the Solvent Extractors…
Oil, rice, textiles & more: The cost Indians may have to pay for Iran-Israel war
The conflict between Israel and Iran is starting to show its effect on Indian wallets. Prices for household staples like pulses and onions are rising,…
India, Canada seal $2.6 billion uranium deal, agree on economic partnership framework
India and Canada on Monday signed a landmark $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement and agreed to fast-track negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),…
With new GDP series, experts see stronger data credibility and stable FY26 outlook
New Delhi: Economists and industry leaders have termed India’s 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the October-December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY26) as a sign of…
India manufacturing growth hits four-month high in February, PMI shows
India’s factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in February as strong domestic demand drove new orders and production, although export growth…