Sitharaman rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s budget criticism, says India needs data-driven Opposition – Firstpost

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“He is the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha. I want to take him seriously, and I want to take his observations seriously to see if things can be…

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Govt’s priority to maintain economic stability, reforms to continue beyond Budget, says Sitharaman – Firstpost

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government’s priority is to maintain the stability of the Indian economy while continuing economic reforms beyond the BudgetFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on…

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Economic Survey flags credit risk as biggest challenge for MSMEs, growth role intact – Firstpost

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The survey warns finance remains the biggest hurdle for small firms, even as MSME exports surge to ₹12.39 lakh crore and drive manufacturing and jobs.Access to formal credit remains the…

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Fiscal discipline takes centre stage, capex growth turns selective – Firstpost

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With global uncertainty rising and tax collections under pressure, the Centre is expected to prioritise stability over stimulus, keep the fiscal deficit near 4.2–4.3 per cent of GDP, and selectively…

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Economic Survey finds steepest consumption growth and poverty decline among bottom 10% – Firstpost

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The government’s targeted welfare measures have significantly reduced poverty and improved income distribution, with the bottom 5-10 per cent of the population registering the sharpest rise in consumption expenditure, the…

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Economic Survey 2026 flags climate, water challenges amid steady agricultural growth – Firstpost

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India’s agriculture sector, crucial to achieving the government’s vision of a developed nation by 2047, faces significant sustainability and productivity challenges despite recent growth, the Economic Survey said.The survey called…

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Indian economy shows steady momentum in December, says new monthly economy index by Moneycontrol – Firstpost

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India’s economic momentum grew steadily in December 2025, as per the newly launched Moneycontrol Eco Pulse Index, a new high-frequency monthly index designed to track India’s economic activity in real-time.The…

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Budget 2026 may pitch India as a safe harbour with debt discipline and state reform push: SBI – Firstpost

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SBI Research flags fading US dominance, rising commodity risks and mounting state debt as key themes shaping the Union Budget’s fiscal strategyWith the global economic order showing clear signs of…

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PM Modi launches flagship SVANidhi credit card scheme for street vendors – Firstpost

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the UPI-linked PM SVANidhi Credit Card in Kerala on Friday, providing street vendors with an interest-free digital credit facility to enhance their financial independence.Prime Minister…

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India hikes customs duty on electronic goods to 20% to push local manufacturing – Firstpost

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This move aims to fix inverted duty structure and deepen Make in India push in electronicThe Indian government on Tuesday raised the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on flat panel displays…

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IMF to review and likely upgrade India’s growth outlook this month amid strong momentum – Firstpost

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IMF says recent data from India has been stronger than expected, driven by resilient consumptionThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to upgrade India’s economic growth outlook later this month,…

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India’s WPI inflation turns positive at 0.83% in December, signalling easing deflationary pressures – Firstpost

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Rising food and commodity prices, along with base effects, push wholesale inflation above expectationsIndia’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) turned positive in December, rising to 0.83 per cent year-on-year, reversing the…

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India’s CPI inflation rises to 1.33 % in December as food prices firm up – Firstpost

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Fading base effects and firmer food prices lift inflation, but disinflation trend remains intactIndia’s consumer price inflation rose to 1.33 per cent in December, government data released on Monday showed,…

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How India’s 25,000 tonnes of household gold acts as an economic buffer – Firstpost

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Household gold holdings, now valued at nearly 80% of GDP, are supporting consumption, lending, and currency stability amid global uncertainty.India’s vast household gold stockpile, estimated at around 25,000 tonnes, has…

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India’s GST collection rises 6.1% to Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December – Firstpost

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Collections reflect stronger economic activity despite recent tax cuts, while new tobacco and pan masala levies come into effect from February 2026India’s goods and services tax (GST) collection rose 6.1…

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India reviews mutual fund, brokerage rules; Sebi board meets tomorrow to overhaul norms – Firstpost

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Securities and Exchange Board of India on Wednesday will consider a report of a high-level panel, which has recommended public disclosure of assets of senior officers. This would be the…

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Private sector slows as employment generation stalls at its weakest phase – Firstpost

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HSBC’s flash India Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 58.9 this month, down from 59.7 in November. Although the reading remains comfortably above the 50-mark…

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