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Moody's Ratings sees India economy powering ahead at 6.5% through 2027

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- 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


Mint Explainer | Why the 16th Finance Commission's report matters for states?

New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- As India redraws its fiscal roadmap for the next five years, all eyes are on the 16th Finance Commission. Tasked with determining how the Centre's tax revenues will be shared wit... Read More


Sitharaman begins pre-budget consultations with leading economists

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday kicked off pre-budget consultations by meeting some of India's top economists, who urged the government to prioritise manufacturing,... Read More


Festive demand, GST cuts perk up consumption in Oct, Q3 looks 'sunny': SBI Caps

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- India's consumption surged in October, buoyed by the festive season and recent rationalization in goods and services tax rates, showing economic resilience even as global growth ... Read More


CII MOOTS FUND FOR INDIA'S LONG TERM GROWTH

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday proposed the creation of India Development and Strategic Fund (IDSF), a sovereign-backed, professionally-managed financial in... Read More


CII moots twin-arm govt-backed fund to boost domestic capacity, global influence

New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday proposed the creation of an India Development and Strategic Fund (IDSF), a sovereign-backed, professionally-managed financial ... Read More


Seasonal fall in demand for work under rural jobs scheme much sharper Jun-Oct this year

New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, or MGNREGA, has dropped sharply since June, with official data showing that the number of people ... Read More


Sitharaman urges private sector to tap Rs.1 trillion R&D fund

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the recently launched Rs.1 trillion research and development (R&D) fund is open to both government and private entities, urging ... Read More


FY26 GDP growth could exceed 6.8%: Chief economic adviser

NEW DELHI, Nov. 7 -- India's chief economic adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran, on Friday said he is now more comfortable projecting a number north of 6.8% for India's GDP growth in FY26, signalling renew... Read More


India's services growth slows to five-month low in October as export demand softens

NEW DELHI, Nov. 6 -- India's services sector lost momentum in October, easing to a five-month low after hitting a 15-year peak in August, as growth in new business and output slowed amid softer export... Read More