Economic growth strongest, most sustainable form of financial inclusion: CEA
New Delhi: Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said economic growth itself is the strongest and most sustainable form of financial inclusion. “When…
MOSPI proposes adoption of chain-based method of index of Industrial Production (IIP) compilation
New Delhi, The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has proposed transition towards the chain-based method of index of Industrial Production (IIP) compilation, as…
US tariff on Iran partners to have minimal impact on India: Govt sources
India’s trade and economic engagement with Iran remains limited and is unlikely to be significantly impacted by recent tariff measures announced by the US, government…
World Bank raises FY26 India growth estimate to 7.2%
The World Bank on Tuesday raised India’s growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2%, up from 6.3% projected in June 2025, citing strong domestic demand, including…
Trump to attend WEF Davos meet; strong India delegation expected
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos, along with his…
RBI proposes resumption of licensing of urban co-op banks
Mumbai, The RBI on Tuesday proposed resumption of issuance of licences for Urban Cooperative Banks (BKS) after more than two decades, subject to various regulatory…
Budget 2026: FICCI pushes for strenghtening ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence, critical minerals
Industry Body FICCI has laid out recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget, with a pointed push towards further strengthening ‘Atmanirbharta’ in the defence industry, electronics…
Retail inflation remains muted at 1.3% in December| Business News
NEW DELHI: India’s benchmark inflation rate stayed on the lower side of RBI’s target band of 4% plus or minus 2% for the fourth consecutive month in…
Direct tax receipts climb up by 4.14%| Business News
NEW DELHI: Gross direct tax collections in the current financial year up to January 11 have seen a 4.14% annualised growth to about ₹21.5 lakh crore, driven…
Delhi high court allows Zydus to sell cancer drug| Business News
NEW DELHI: A division bench of the Delhi High Court on Monday permitted drugmaker Zydus Lifesciences to sell and market a biosimilar version of the anti-cancer medication…