India as Global Growth Anchor Amid Challenges: CII
CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee highlights India's pivotal role as a growth anchor in challenging global conditions, describing Davos mood as cautiously optimistic.
Category : Economy
India's Private Sector Growth Rebounds in January
India's private sector economy shows strong recovery in January 2026 with manufacturing leading the upturn. HSBC Flash PMI indicates improved new orders, job creation, and business confidence across sectors.
Economic Survey 2026: Insights, Date, and Economic Impact
The Economic Survey 2026 is a crucial pre-budget document that analyzes India's economic performance and sets the stage for fiscal policies. Learn about its release date, significance, and how it influences the nation's economic trajectory.
Finance Ministers with Most Budget Presentations in India
From Morarji Desai to Nirmala Sitharaman, explore the finance ministers who have presented the most Union Budgets in India's history. The Union Budget outlines the nation's financial planning and policies.
Budget 2026: Electricity Bill to Tackle Discom Losses
The government may table a key Electricity Amendment Bill in Budget 2026 to address mounting losses of power distribution companies (discoms) and improve sector efficiency.
Budget Beyond Balance Sheets: Steering India's Economy
The Union Budget serves as a crucial fiscal tool for steering India's economy, impacting growth, inflation, and public welfare beyond mere financial statements.
BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.75% as Japan Exits Stagnation Era
The Bank of Japan maintains its key interest rate at 0.75%, continuing its cautious approach after exiting negative rates in 2024. The decision comes amid political shifts and inflation forecasts.
Budget 2026 Expectations: Key Dates & Sectors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026 on February 1. Key sectors include railways, infrastructure, AI, and healthcare. Follow live updates.
Budget 2027: Fiscal Discipline in Global Uncertainty
Analysis of India's upcoming Union Budget for fiscal 2027, focusing on maintaining fiscal rectitude, economic resilience, and growth strategies amid global volatility and domestic challenges.
Beyond Bigger Numbers: Growth vs Development
A critical analysis of how economic growth differs from holistic development and progress, exploring the need for qualitative improvements beyond mere quantitative expansion in India.
Budget 2026: Agri, Industry Demands Tax Relief, Biofuel Push
Ahead of Union Budget 2026, agriculture and industry sectors demand tax relief, biofuel incentives, and infrastructure investments to boost growth and sustainability.
India's 6.8% Growth Forecast for Next 5 Years
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw projects India's economy to grow by 6.8% annually in real terms over the next five years, highlighting robust economic fundamentals and policy stability at the World Economic Forum.
Rupee Hits Fresh Low, FDI Outflow Continues for 3rd Month
The Indian rupee has touched a new low against the US dollar, while data reveals a net foreign direct investment outflow for the third straight month in November, raising economic concerns.
Supreme Court Airfare Cap: Wrong Answer for Aviation
The Supreme Court's decision to cap airfares during peak seasons is criticized as economically flawed, potentially harming airlines and passengers alike by disrupting market dynamics.
India's Budget 2026 Strategy Against US Tariffs & Trade War
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026 as India faces 50% US tariffs. Experts reveal strategies to insulate economy, boost exports, and maintain growth amid global trade tensions.
Budget 2026: Focus on Quality Growth, Economic Insurance
Economist Chatterjee outlines key expectations for Union Budget 2026, emphasizing the need to shift focus toward quality of growth and insuring the economy against global uncertainties through patient capital investments.
India's Economy to Grow 6-8% Annually for 5 Years: Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw forecasts India's real-term economic growth at 6-8% annually over the next five years, emphasizing alignment between bureaucracy and political leadership.
Farm, Rural Worker Inflation Rises in December
India's retail inflation for agricultural and rural labourers increased slightly in December 2023, driven by higher food prices, while urban workers saw a marginal decline.
India Now 'Pivotal' Global Economic Force, Ministers Say at Davos
India has officially transitioned from being labeled an 'emerging' economy to becoming a 'pivotal' global economic force, as emphasized by ministers at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Gold, Silver Prices Hit Record Highs on Global Tensions
Gold and silver prices reached unprecedented levels on Wednesday, driven by safe-haven demand, a weakening US dollar, and escalating Greenland crisis tensions.
Gold, Silver Prices Fall from Record Highs
Gold and silver prices declined in international markets on Thursday, retreating from record highs as geopolitical tensions over Greenland cooled, boosting the US dollar and easing safe-haven demand.
Beyond Freebies: India Needs Structural Solutions for Inequality
While cash transfers offer quick relief, India's inequality problem requires deeper intervention in capital and labor markets. Fiscal pressures from freebies risk essential services, demanding long-term solutions.
Budget 2026: 5 Key Areas Investors Are Watching
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2026 on February 1, market participants anticipate measures to boost growth while maintaining fiscal discipline. Key focus areas include fiscal consolidation, capex roadmap, LTCG rati
India's Forex Reserves Under Threat from Outward FDI Drain
India's $686 billion foreign exchange reserves face a hidden challenge as outward FDI increases and net foreign investment declines. The RBI's reserve accumulation strategy must adapt to new capital flow patterns.
Budget 2026 Expectations: Gaming, Electronics & TV Industries
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th budget presentation on February 1, 2026, is anticipated by gaming, esports, and consumer electronics sectors. Industry leaders outline expectations for sustainable growth, global competitiveness, and ecosystem dev
Budget 2026: Sitharaman's 9th Presentation on Jan 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2026 on January 1, a Sunday. This full budget, unlike 2024's interim one, allows major reforms and sets India's economic direction.
Railways' 10-Year Capex Shows Results Before Budget 2026
Ahead of Budget 2026, sustained capital expenditure by Indian Railways over the past decade has transformed rail infrastructure with modern trains, near-total electrification, and enhanced safety systems like Kavach.
Gold, Silver Prices Fall in Futures Trade on Thursday
Gold and silver prices dropped in futures trade on Thursday as traders booked profits at higher levels. The decline was driven by a stronger US dollar and easing geopolitical tensions after recent developments.
Budget 2026 Expectations: FM Sitharaman's Sunday Budget
Union Budget 2026 expectations focus on income tax relief, GST rationalization, and economic resilience amid Trump's tariff threats. Key sectors await policy announcements.
MSME, Startup Demands for Union Budget 2026
Industry associations ASSOCHAM and CII have presented key recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget 2026, focusing on easing financial stress for MSMEs and improving governance for startups amid funding challenges.
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