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.
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.
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.
India's agriculture sector, facing multiple crises, anticipates significant revival measures in the upcoming Union Budget 2024. Key expectations include enhanced credit access, MSP reforms, and infrastructure investments.
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 projects a 7% growth rate, highlighting the country's resilience as an oasis of macro stability amid global uncertainty and fiscal risks, according to Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights how cross-subsidization in railway freight rates distorts competition with road transport, pushing up commodity prices and inflation while recommending reforms.
Prices of eggs and broiler chicken in Andhra Pradesh have fallen significantly by 20-30% due to increased production and reduced post-festive demand, offering relief to consumers but causing losses for poultry farmers.
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran emphasizes India's need to achieve currency stability while maintaining export competitiveness, highlighting fiscal discipline and foreign investment strategies.
President Trump nominates former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair, raising questions about interest rate cuts and central bank independence during Trump's second term.
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran presents the Economic Survey 2026, detailing India's GDP growth projections and emphasizing critical roles for states in sustaining economic momentum.
India's fiscal deficit for April-December 2025 improved to ₹8.6 trillion, representing 54.5% of the annual budget estimate, driven by robust tax and non-tax revenue growth, according to CGA data.
World Bank Group announces new 5-year partnership with India, providing $8-10 billion annually to create jobs in infrastructure, energy, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing sectors.
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 raises potential GDP growth to 7%, citing policy reforms. Analysis of capital, labor, and productivity trends reveals mixed performance in key drivers.
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan emphasizes that robust domestic private sector investment is essential to attract sustainable net FDI inflows to India, noting corporate sector investment hasn't shown sustained growth.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $8 billion to reach a new all-time high of $709.413 billion during the week ended January 23, 2026, with foreign currency assets rising significantly.
Government data reveals India's fiscal deficit reached 54.5% of the budget estimate by December 2026, with the Centre projecting a 4.4% GDP deficit for 2025-26.
Former President Donald Trump announces Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair, marking a potential comeback and raising questions about central bank independence amid political pressures.
India's gold demand is forecast to decline to 600-700 metric tons in 2026, down from 710.9 tons in 2025, as soaring prices reduce jewelry sales while investment demand grows significantly.
Indian rupee touched historic low of 92.02 against US dollar on Friday amid foreign fund outflows and geopolitical tensions, before recovering slightly to close at 91.97. Experts cite crude oil decline and dollar index movement as key factors.
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran states that improved capital efficiency in India can lead to robust economic growth even with a 30% savings rate, highlighting the need for better resource allocation.
India's gig workforce grows 55% to 12 million, but Economic Survey 2026 flags severe vulnerabilities: income insecurity, loneliness, burnout threaten productivity.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 presents a calm macroeconomic outlook with muted inflation and 7% growth potential, while urging strategic manufacturing focus to reduce external vulnerabilities and enhance global influence ahead of the Union Budget.
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27, we trace its journey from colonial English document to accessible public instrument through linguistic inclusion and digital transformation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026. Key economic indicators, including fiscal deficit targets, capital expenditure, and tax revenue projections, will be closely monitored by markets and analysts.
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 outlines a 7% GDP growth target for FY27 while emphasizing 'strategic sobriety' and 'running sprint and marathon together' to navigate global disruptions and domestic challenges.
As India prepares for the 2026-27 Union Budget, we revisit the historic first budget of 1947 presented by RK Shanmukham Chetty amid Partition turmoil, tracing its evolution to today's economic roadmap.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, marking her ninth consecutive budget. The document outlines India's fiscal strategy, economic priorities, and policy direction for the coming year.
India's Economic Survey 2026 projects 7.4% GDP growth for FY26, surpassing earlier estimates, with productivity gains driving expansion. However, it cautions that cash freebies could undermine this momentum.
Taiwan's economy expanded at an impressive 8.6% annual rate in 2025, marking its fastest growth in 15 years, driven by surging AI-related exports and a new trade deal.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2025-26 ahead of Sunday Budget. Key highlights include 7% growth projection, AI strategy, climate finance gaps, and concerns over fiscal populism.