World Bank Pledges $8-10B Yearly for India Jobs
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.
Category : Economy
India's Potential GDP Growth Revised Up to 7% in Survey
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.
Rajan: Domestic Private Investment Key for India's FDI
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 Forex Reserves Hit Record $709.413 Billion
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.
Fiscal Deficit Hits 54.5% of Budget Estimate in December
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.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chair
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 to Drop in 2026 Amid Price 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.
Rupee Hits Record Low 92.02 vs Dollar, Ends at 91.97
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.
CEA: Capital Efficiency Key for Growth with 30% Savings
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.
Gig Worker Crisis: Economic Survey 2026 Reveals Harsh Realities
India's gig workforce grows 55% to 12 million, but Economic Survey 2026 flags severe vulnerabilities: income insecurity, loneliness, burnout threaten productivity.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's Path to Global Indispensability
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.
India's Budget Evolution: From English Text to Digital Document
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.
Union Budget 2026: Key Numbers to Watch as FM Presents
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.
Economic Survey 2025-26: Strategic Sobriety for Growth
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.
India's Budget Journey: 1947's First Budget to 2026's Vision
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.
Union Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman's Ninth Budget on Feb 1
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 Growth Hits 7.4% in FY26, Survey Warns on Freebies
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 Economy Grows 8.6% in 2025, Fastest in 15 Years
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.
Economic Survey 2025-26: Key Takeaways for UPSC Exam
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.
Budget 2026-27 May Prioritize Debt-to-GDP Over Fiscal Deficit
India's upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 could emphasize managing the debt-to-GDP ratio more than the fiscal deficit, with experts suggesting a 3-4% fiscal deficit target remains ideal for balancing growth and stability.
Budget 2026 Expectations: Gig Worker Welfare in Focus
Industry leaders, including DriveU CEO Rahm Shastry, urge the government to prioritize social security and welfare measures for gig workers in the upcoming Union Budget 2026, seen as crucial for shaping a fairer framework.
Rail Freight Rates Distort Competition, Push Inflation: Survey
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights how cross-subsidization in railway freight rates distorts competition with road transport, increasing commodity prices and logistics costs.
Economic Survey 2025-26's State Capacity Analysis: Critical Assessment
The Economic Survey 2025-26 deserves credit for elevating state capacity as a central analytical concern, but it misses crucial aspects like local governance, fiscal capacity, and predictable enforcement mechanisms.
Budget 2026-27 Focus: Debt-to-GDP Over Fiscal Deficit
India's Budget 2026-27 will shift focus to managing debt-to-GDP ratio, targeting 50±1% by 2031, moving beyond rigid fiscal deficit numbers as per FRBM framework.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's Growth Amid Global Turbulence
The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, positions India as a macroeconomic oasis with strong growth prospects. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran emphasizes delayed gratification and strategic resilience.
Mahindra: Economic Survey Puts Cities at Heart of India's Strategy
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra applauds the Economic Survey for recognizing cities as core economic systems, marking a departure from viewing urban areas as administrative problems.
Powell Confident in Economy, Signals Rate Pause
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expresses confidence in US economic footing, suggesting no urgency for rate cuts. The FOMC holds benchmark rate steady at 3.5%-3.75%.
Budget 2026-27: Focus on Economic Sovereignty and Resilience
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming budget must pivot from traditional growth models to building economic resilience, energy security, and technological sovereignty amid global uncertainties.
Budget 2026 Expectations: Sector-Wise Analysis
As Budget 2026 approaches, sectors like gold, silver, real estate, and salaried employees anticipate tax reliefs and policy incentives to stimulate growth and ease financial burdens.
U.S. Population Growth Hits Historic Low, Threatens Economy
U.S. population growth slowed to just 0.4% in 2025, the lowest rate since 1900 excluding 2021. This demographic shift could fuel inflation and constrain economic growth, with immigration declines being a key factor.
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