India’s tryst with Korean culture began during the pandemic and turned into an obsession for many. The suicide of three minor girls from Ghaziabad tells a dark tale. We talk…
“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…
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…
Tax holiday for foreign data centres, duty waivers in aviation and nuclear power signal calibrated outreach to the US amid tariff tensionsThe Union Budget 2026-27 has tilted towards accommodating several…
With inflation at multi-year lows and real growth projected at 6.8–7.2 per cent, the Centre’s 10 per cent nominal GDP estimate anchors Budget 2026-27 on cautious fiscal arithmeticIn the Union…
Investment bank flags fiscal consolidation and capital spending as supportive for equitiesGlobal investment bank Morgan Stanley has reiterated a constructive view on Indian equities following the Union Budget 2026, maintaining…
Gross tax revenue pegged at Rs 44.04 lakh crore for FY27; direct taxes to lead growth as Centre banks on compliance gains and steady GDP expansionFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has…
In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has batted for homegrown accounting firms to go global. Here is how.In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on…
Indian government will borrow a record 17.2 trillion rupees ($187.6 billion) in fiscal year 2026–27, with the bond supply higher than most market estimates, the annual budget showed on SundayIndian…
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026-27, Sensex fell 1,285.60 points and Nifty was down 348 points.As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026-27, Sensex on Sunday…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a network of over 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites to expand research beyond major cities, alongside a credit-linked subsidy for livestock farmer groups, the launch…
In the Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up five medical tourism hubs and launching a ‘Biopharma Shakti programme’ with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore.In the…
Capex allocation rises for the 11th straight year as government keeps public investment at the core of its growth strategyWhile presenting her ninth Union Budget on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala…
Move aims to capitalise on rising investments, boost domestic value addition, and integrate India deeper into global supply chainsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a sharp increase in the…
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…
On Thursday (January 29), the Economic Survey was tabled in Parliament. It highlighted India’s economic story along with the possible hurdles the country faces to become an even larger economic…
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…
With capital expenditure driving the economy, policymakers face limited room to cut the deficit amid slower nominal GDP growth and muted tax collectionsAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27,…
The halwa ceremony is a long-standing ritual during which the traditional Indian dessert is prepared and served to officials and staff involved in the preparation of the Budget. It symbolises…
Industry remains optimistic on growth, seeks push for infrastructure, manufacturing and exportsWith the global economy facing persistent uncertainty, India Inc. is pinning its hopes on the Union Budget 2026-27 to…
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…
The government highlights completed tax reforms, investment incentives and compliance-easing measures ahead of Budget 2026Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Finance Ministry has highlighted the implementation…
Rating agency expects fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP, robust direct tax growth, and higher market borrowings in FY27 as Centre balances prudence with infrastructure spending.The Union government is likely…
High compliance burden, logistics and energy costs flagged as key constraints; MSMEs seek easier credit and faster paymentsWith the Union Budget 2026-27 just weeks away, industry has called for a…
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…
Market participants back India’s long-term bond market reforms but flag infrastructure and operational gapsBloomberg Index Services has deferred the inclusion of Indian government bonds in its flagship Global Aggregate Index,…
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,…
Founders call for targeted subsidies, simpler compliance, and better access to funding as early-stage ventures struggle with credit bottlenecks and regulatory complexity.Ahead of the Union Budget 2026 to be presented…
Government to stay fiscally cautious as salary hikes loom and global trade risks persistThe government is expected to walk a fine line between supporting growth through spending and keeping its…
Services-led expansion and steady investment offset trade pressures, MoSPI estimates showIndia’s economy is projected to grow at a robust 7.4 per cent in real terms in FY 2025–26, up from…
Analysts expect continuity in public investment as the government shifts focus from demand support to supply-side growth.As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2026 on February 1,…