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Innovation, capital flows on agenda as Sitharaman meets industry leaders

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met representatives from capital markets, startups, and the manufacturing sector as part of the government's pre-budget consultatio... Read More


Emerging markets face steadier growth, rising vulnerability in 2026: Moody's Ratings

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Emerging markets, including India, are heading into 2026 with steadier growth but rising vulnerability to geopolitical tensions, climate shocks and uneven investment flows, Moody... Read More


Finance commission submits report to President: Ministry

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Dr Arvind Panagariya, on Monday submitted its report for 2026-31 to President Droupadi Murmu, the finance ministry said in a statement. Th... Read More


Jobless rate steady as rural gains offset urban strain

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- India's unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above held steady at 5.2% in October, unchanged from September, according to the latest government data released on Monday. An ea... Read More


16th Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Dr Arvind Panagariya, on Monday submitted its report for 2026-31 to President Droupadi Murmu, the finance ministry said in a statement. T... Read More


Jobless rate steady in October as rural gains offset urban strain

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- India's unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above held steady at 5.2% in October, unchanged from September, according to the latest government data released on Monday. An e... Read More


Wholesale inflation falls to 27-month low in October as food prices slump

New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- India's wholesale inflation fell to a 27-month low in October on the back of record low food prices, provisional data from the ministry of commerce & industry showed on Friday. ... Read More


Moody's sees India growth steady at 6.5%

New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Robust internal demand, export diversification amid punitive US tariffs, and sustained infrastructure investment will help India retain its fastest-growing major economy tag for ... Read More


India, Canada look to rebuild trade ties after diplomatic rift

New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- India and Canada have been seeking to stabilise their trade relationship this week, having held their first senior-level economic talks since political tensions disrupted bilater... Read More


India, Nepal sign pact to strengthen rail connectivity

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India and Nepal on Thursday signed a landmark agreement to deepen trade connectivity through rail, expanding key transit routes that link the Himalayan nation to Indian ports and... Read More