Modern CPI Inflation: Netflix, Air Purifiers Added
India's updated CPI inflation basket now includes 358 items like streaming services, air purifiers, and health supplements, reflecting changing consumption patterns based on 2023-24 survey data.
Category : Economy
Union Budget 2026: Key Numbers and Bahi-Khata Tradition
As Union Budget 2026 approaches, key economic numbers will be closely monitored. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continues the tradition of using the bahi-khata, introduced in 2019 to replace the leather briefcase.
Budget 2026-27: Jobs, Agriculture & Digital Focus Expected
The Union Budget for 2026-27, to be presented on February 1, is expected to prioritize job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing and digital transformation for sustainable growth.
Union Budget 2026: Key Numbers for India's Economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026, focusing on key economic indicators for the world's fastest-growing major economy. The budget continues the tradition of using 'bahi-khata' instead of leather briefcase.
India's Gold Reserves Among Top 10 Global Holders
In 2026, gold remains a critical asset for central banks worldwide. The United States leads with over 8,133 tonnes, while India holds 880.18 tonnes, securing 7th position globally.
India's Forex Reserves Hit Record $709.4 Billion
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $8.053 billion to reach an unprecedented $709.413 billion, driven by significant gains in gold holdings and foreign currency assets.
Economic Survey's Agri Reforms: Budget 2026 Impact
The Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes key agricultural reforms including urea subsidy restructuring, crop diversification support, and state-level missions. Will these ideas influence the upcoming Union Budget announcements?
Budget 2025-26: Key Numbers and Economic Indicators
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 9th consecutive Union Budget, with focus on fiscal deficit, capex, debt roadmap, and GST projections for India's economy.
Banerjee: Political Polarisation Hurts India's Investor Trust
Nobel Prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee expresses concern that India's growing political polarisation is eroding transparency and damaging global credibility, warning that strong growth alone cannot reassure investors.
Economic Survey Calls for Formal Recognition of Village Commons
The Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes formal recognition of village commons as a distinct land-use category to support sustainable rural development, resilient livelihoods, and ecological stability.
Budget 2026: Capex Focus, Fiscal Prudence Expected
As Union Budget 2026 approaches, market expectations center on policy continuity, capital expenditure focus, and balancing growth amid global protectionism challenges.
India an Oasis of Stability: CEA Nageswaran in Economic Survey 2025-26
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran highlights India's macro stability in the Economic Survey 2025-26, addressing growth, freebies, and global risks.
Banerjee: Political Polarisation Makes India a 'Mystery' to Investors
Nobel Prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee cautions that India's political polarisation is undermining transparency and media freedom, making the country unpredictable for global investors despite strong growth numbers.
Budget 2026: Infrastructure Spending Key to Economic Resilience
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 on Feb 1, with expectations of 10-15% capex hike to ₹12-12.5 lakh crore for infrastructure, focusing on job creation and countering US tariffs and global uncertainties.
Nirmala Sitharaman's Record-Breaking Finance Minister Tenure
As Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026, she approaches a historic milestone, potentially matching Morarji Desai's record of 10 budget presentations.
India a 'Mystery' for Investors: Nobel Laureate Banerjee
Nobel Prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee identifies media freedom and transparency as India's most critical economic challenges, calling the country a 'mystery' for global investors.
Budget 2026: Industry Seeks ₹3 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Boost
Ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 presentation, industry leaders call for doubling infrastructure allocation to ₹3 lakh crore to boost economic growth and manufacturing.
India's Spiritual Economy: Budget 2025-26's Growth Engine
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights how India's spiritual heritage, through Faith-Tech and cultural corridors, can create resilient, decentralized economic growth amid global uncertainty.
India's Economic Shift: From Services to Product Ownership
As India approaches the Union Budget, economists debate whether the country's service-led growth model needs transformation toward product ownership to secure long-term economic power and global influence.
Budget 2025: Supply-Side Focus to Sustain India's Growth Momentum
India's upcoming Union Budget is set against a backdrop of robust economic indicators. With strong GDP growth and controlled inflation, the focus is now shifting to supply-side reforms to sustain momentum and attract private investment.
Goyal: India to be 3rd Largest Economy in 2 Years
Union Minister Piyush Goyal at World Forum of Accountants in Noida projected India's rise to third-largest global economy within two years, citing strong fundamentals and trade growth.
Budget 2026: Railways Expect Higher Capex, Safety Focus
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2026, expectations surge for increased railway allocations, focusing on safety, modernization, and infrastructure growth.
India's Budget 2026: Growth vs Global Risks
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares her ninth consecutive Union Budget, India faces the challenge of sustaining strong growth while navigating global economic uncertainties and domestic fiscal pressures.
Budget 2026: Where to Watch Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech Live
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament. Here's a complete guide on when and where to watch the full budget speech live, covering key sectors like defence, agriculture, and income tax.
Ludhiana Industry Demands Reforms in Union Budget
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares the Union Budget, Ludhiana's industrial sector demands urgent reforms including GST rationalization, technology upgrades, and anti-dumping measures to revive MSMEs.
Budget 2026 Expectations: Sectors, Survey & Dates
Ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech on February 1, explore industry expectations, Economic Survey 2026 projections of 6.8-7.2% growth, and key sectors like infrastructure, AI, and renewable energy in focus.
Kevin Warsh's Fed: Hawk to Dove Under Trump
President Trump nominates former inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, raising questions about policy shifts, Fed independence, and market implications amid evolving economic priorities.
World Bank Announces $8-10B Annual Support for India Job Creation
World Bank reveals new 5-year country framework for India with $8-10 billion annual support focusing on private sector job creation across infrastructure, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Economic Survey: Lower Govt Stake in PSUs to 26% for More Revenue
India's Economic Survey recommends amending Companies Act to reduce government shareholding floor to 26% in state-owned firms, potentially boosting non-tax capital receipts through disinvestment.
CEA: China-Plus-One Relevant, India's Competitiveness to Grow
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran states the China-plus-one framework remains crucial for global businesses despite high US tariffs on Indian exports. He emphasizes reforms will boost India's manufacturing competitiveness over time.
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