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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


MSMEs lead Rs.1,900-crore PLI push in air-conditioner, LED manufacturing

New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India's push for domestic manufacturing got a boost this week, with 13 companies committing Rs.1,914 crore in new investments under the government's production-linked incentive (... Read More


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