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Economic Survey to be presented by Finance Minister Sitharaman in Parliament today

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey, a pre-budget document detailing the state of the economy over the last fiscal year, will be presented in Parliament at 12 p.m. on Friday by Finance Minister ... Read More


GDP growth to slow to 6.3-6.8% in FY26; 8% trajectory, reforms crucial for 'Viksit Bharat'

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India's economy is projected to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in the next fiscal year, a rate that falls short of the nearly 8 per cent annual growth needed to achie... Read More


PM Modi hints at new initiatives for women, poor, middle class

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday outlined his government's vision a day before the Union Budget presentation, hinting at new initiatives for the poor, middle class, and wom... Read More


'In poor taste, unfortunate, unacceptable': President's office

NEW DELHI, Jan. 31 -- The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday termed comments made by senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament as "unfortunate... Read More


'Everything I say leaks,' Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says in leaked meeting audio. 'It sucks'

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- A "leaked" footage of a meeting obtained by 404 Media appears to show Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg complaining about leaks. "We try to be really open, and then everything I say leaks... Read More


Economy Survey 2025: Insurance coverage lower than global average, notable gaps

Mumbai, Jan. 31 -- India's insurance penetration at 3.7% is much lower than the global average of 7%, and there is a "notable gap" in the country's insurance coverage, said the Economic Survey 2024-25... Read More


Indian economy not in good shape: Congress' Rajiv Shukla slams Centre

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Friday slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre for its handling of the economy, saying that inflation is on the rise while GDP growth is not suff... Read More


The liquidity dry-up of banks in India was partly RBI's own doing

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The chickens are coming home to roost. That might seem an inappropriate statement to make in the context of a central bank. But it may uncannily be true of the Reserve Bank of In... Read More


Best IFB microwaves: Top 7 choices for fast, convenient and versatile cooking with advanced features

India, Jan. 31 -- justify;">IFB has been a trusted name in the world of kitchen appliances for many years. Their range of microwaves is no exception, offering a variety of models to suit different nee... Read More


Here is what CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran said after the Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Chief economic advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said governments reducing regulation and simplifying it would help boost employment, generate income and, in turn, bolster ... Read More