Tag: economy
Billionaire banker Uday Kotak hails Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026: ‘Budget for the real economy’
India’s budget for 2026-27, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, drew attention from business leaders across the country. Uday Kotak, founder of…
India’s core sector output rises 3.7% in December 2025| Business News
Growth in eight key infrastructure sectors, as measured by the combined Index of Eight Core Industries, accelerated in December, supported by strong expansion in construction-linked…
An economic juggling act: AI, China, googlies from US| Business News
2025 began on an alarming note for the global economy, as Donald Trump started his second stint in the White House. His first presidency had…
The Year That Was: A year when domestic policy did the heavy lifting| Business News
In terms of economy, 2025 will be remembered as a year where domestic policy acted as a bulwark against external headwinds to growth. Inflation started…
India’s FDI inflow rise 18% to USD 35.18 bn in Apr-Sep; inflows from US double
India’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rose over 18% in the second quarter (April-September) of the current fiscal year, amounting to $35,180, while the inflow from…
India needs a dual engine funding model as debt markets lag banks, says CEA Nageswaran
India needs to build debt capital markets that are as strong and reliable as its banking system if it wants to finance the next phase…
RBI chief Sanjay Malhotra says removal of acquisition financing curbs on banks will aid real economy
The removal of restrictions on banks for acquisition financing will help the real economy, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. Last…
‘States need to improve finances to expedite poverty alleviation agenda’
NEW DELHI: States need to improve their financial health to achieve faster poverty reduction goals, J-PAL, part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), global…
Fresh investment cycle vital for economy at this stage, India Inc should step-up bets: M Nagaraju
Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Thursday said a fresh investment cycle is “vital” for the economy at this stage, and urged India Inc to…
GST reforms to inject Rs 2 lakh cr into economy, boost demand across sectors
Kolkata: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the latest round of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will pump around Rs 2 lakh…