Major US corporations like Amazon, UPS, and Pinterest are implementing significant workforce reductions to address overstaffing from pandemic-era hiring binges, with economic uncertainty and AI investments reshaping employment landscapes.
The Economic Survey 2025-26, while projecting GDP growth, fails to critically analyze government policy failures, employment schemes, and manufacturing stagnation, raising concerns about its utility for policymakers.
India's Economic Survey 2026 emphasizes private sector investment scaling, fiscal consolidation, and reforms while projecting 7.4% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.8-7.2% for FY27 amid global volatility.
Haryana's Town Planning Department has identified unauthorized sale deeds in a Gurgaon commercial complex, alleging violations of urban development laws and seeking action against revenue officials.
Gurgaon's affordable housing scheme receives massive response with over 1,20,000 applications for 6,743 EWS flats priced at Rs 1.5 lakh each. District administration begins verification process.
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd plans to relaunch the Brew House brand in the bottled iced tea segment this summer, offering lemon and peach flavors at ₹20 for a 200ml bottle.
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Larsen & Toubro's IT subsidiaries LTIMindtree and LTTS are projected to fall short of ambitious 2026 revenue targets due to economic slowdown, merger challenges, and leadership churn.
India's spacetech sector sees accelerated funding in 2025, with $276 million invested across 33 deals. Early startups like Agnikul Cosmos and Skyroot approach commercial launches, attracting diverse investors.
India's Union Budget must address mixed economic signals by focusing on private investment, job creation, agricultural reform, AI reskilling, and fiscal stability for inclusive growth.
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a redevelopment policy to unlock prime land parcels in cities, allowing private players to revitalize underutilized buildings and rationalizing development fees to promote urban density.
US President Donald Trump threatens 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft imports, escalating tensions with Prime Minister Mark Carney over Gulfstream certification issues.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends reducing minimum government stake in listed PSUs to 26%, correcting inverted duty structures, and attracting FDI to boost manufacturing competitiveness ahead of the Union Budget.
The under-construction Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor will reduce travel time from 12 hours to 6-7 hours, featuring eco-sensitive design with wildlife mitigation structures.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves setting up a new sugar plant in Morna, Muzaffarnagar, with increased crushing capacity to reduce technical losses and benefit sugarcane farmers.
State-run ONGC plans a global tender to sell stake in subsidiary OPaL, part of government asset monetization. OPaL's FY25 revenue rose to ₹14,804 crore amid India's petrochemical growth.
India aims to leverage the EU trade treaty for mutual recognition of MRO certifications. Currently, only 10 of 149 DGCA-certified facilities have EASA approval. Harmonization could unlock lucrative European aircraft maintenance work.
Coimbatore Municipal Corporation's Noyyal riverfront development project receives ₹202.5 crore administrative sanction from Tamil Nadu government, with tenders invited for eco-friendly transformation.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves Aadhaar authentication for property registration from February 1, 2024, aiming to prevent land scams through fake registrations and increase transparency.
A decade after UDAN scheme launch, Karnataka struggles with only 11 operational routes out of 42 selected, highlighting sustainability issues and passenger uncertainty.
Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a 20% capital subsidy for weaving and knitting machines and Rs 30 crore annual allocation at the International Textile Summit in Coimbatore, highlighting Tamil Nadu's 33% share in India's textile trade.
The Uttar Pradesh government is implementing significant power infrastructure upgrades to ensure stable, affordable electricity for industries, with over 1.5 million transformers installed since 2017.
Bus unions in Bengaluru will stage a protest on Friday demanding arrears and pay hikes, following the postponement of a meeting due to the death of veteran leader H V Ananth Subbarao.
India's live entertainment sector has rebounded strongly post-pandemic, exceeding Rs 10,000 crore in 2024. The Economic Survey highlights its role in boosting tourism and urban services.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends revisiting the RTI Act, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and exploring a ministerial veto with parliamentary oversight.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Economic Survey 2026, highlighting strong macroeconomic fundamentals, inclusive development, and a growth projection of 6.8-7.2% for the next fiscal year.
Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service approves a draft budget of Rs 991 crore for 2026-27, focusing on electrification, new depots, and integration with BRTS for enhanced public transport.
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 projects 7% GDP growth for FY27, emphasizing strategic sobriety and balanced policy approaches amid global disruptions and domestic challenges.
State-owned Gliders India Limited (GIL) has secured a Rs 30 crore export contract from Vietnam for critical braking and safety parachutes for Su-30 fighter aircraft, boosting India's defence manufacturing reputation.
Punjab taxation department conducted a statewide enforcement campaign, detaining 141 vehicles for verification. Focus was on iron and steel trade hubs with suspected tax evasion through invoice-less movements and GST misuse.