Nirmala Sitharaman's Record-Breaking Finance Minister Tenure
As Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026, she approaches a historic milestone, potentially matching Morarji Desai's record of 10 budget presentations.
Category : Economy
India a 'Mystery' for Investors: Nobel Laureate Banerjee
Nobel Prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee identifies media freedom and transparency as India's most critical economic challenges, calling the country a 'mystery' for global investors.
Budget 2026: Industry Seeks ₹3 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Boost
Ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 presentation, industry leaders call for doubling infrastructure allocation to ₹3 lakh crore to boost economic growth and manufacturing.
India's Spiritual Economy: Budget 2025-26's Growth Engine
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights how India's spiritual heritage, through Faith-Tech and cultural corridors, can create resilient, decentralized economic growth amid global uncertainty.
India's Economic Shift: From Services to Product Ownership
As India approaches the Union Budget, economists debate whether the country's service-led growth model needs transformation toward product ownership to secure long-term economic power and global influence.
Budget 2025: Supply-Side Focus to Sustain India's Growth Momentum
India's upcoming Union Budget is set against a backdrop of robust economic indicators. With strong GDP growth and controlled inflation, the focus is now shifting to supply-side reforms to sustain momentum and attract private investment.
Goyal: India to be 3rd Largest Economy in 2 Years
Union Minister Piyush Goyal at World Forum of Accountants in Noida projected India's rise to third-largest global economy within two years, citing strong fundamentals and trade growth.
Budget 2026: Railways Expect Higher Capex, Safety Focus
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2026, expectations surge for increased railway allocations, focusing on safety, modernization, and infrastructure growth.
India's Budget 2026: Growth vs Global Risks
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares her ninth consecutive Union Budget, India faces the challenge of sustaining strong growth while navigating global economic uncertainties and domestic fiscal pressures.
Budget 2026: Where to Watch Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech Live
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament. Here's a complete guide on when and where to watch the full budget speech live, covering key sectors like defence, agriculture, and income tax.
Ludhiana Industry Demands Reforms in Union Budget
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares the Union Budget, Ludhiana's industrial sector demands urgent reforms including GST rationalization, technology upgrades, and anti-dumping measures to revive MSMEs.
Budget 2026 Expectations: Sectors, Survey & Dates
Ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech on February 1, explore industry expectations, Economic Survey 2026 projections of 6.8-7.2% growth, and key sectors like infrastructure, AI, and renewable energy in focus.
Kevin Warsh's Fed: Hawk to Dove Under Trump
President Trump nominates former inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, raising questions about policy shifts, Fed independence, and market implications amid evolving economic priorities.
World Bank Announces $8-10B Annual Support for India Job Creation
World Bank reveals new 5-year country framework for India with $8-10 billion annual support focusing on private sector job creation across infrastructure, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Economic Survey: Lower Govt Stake in PSUs to 26% for More Revenue
India's Economic Survey recommends amending Companies Act to reduce government shareholding floor to 26% in state-owned firms, potentially boosting non-tax capital receipts through disinvestment.
CEA: China-Plus-One Relevant, India's Competitiveness to Grow
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran states the China-plus-one framework remains crucial for global businesses despite high US tariffs on Indian exports. He emphasizes reforms will boost India's manufacturing competitiveness over time.
Budget 2024: Agriculture Sector Eyes Revival with Reforms
India's agriculture sector, facing multiple crises, anticipates significant revival measures in the upcoming Union Budget 2024. Key expectations include enhanced credit access, MSP reforms, and infrastructure investments.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's Growth Potential Raised to 7%
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 projects a 7% growth rate, highlighting the country's resilience as an oasis of macro stability amid global uncertainty and fiscal risks, according to Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.
Railway Freight Rates Distorting Competition, Says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights how cross-subsidization in railway freight rates distorts competition with road transport, pushing up commodity prices and inflation while recommending reforms.
Egg, Chicken Prices Drop 20-30% in Andhra Pradesh
Prices of eggs and broiler chicken in Andhra Pradesh have fallen significantly by 20-30% due to increased production and reduced post-festive demand, offering relief to consumers but causing losses for poultry farmers.
Strong Rupee Goal Without Export Harm: CEA
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran emphasizes India's need to achieve currency stability while maintaining export competitiveness, highlighting fiscal discipline and foreign investment strategies.
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Questions Over Rate Cuts
President Trump nominates former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair, raising questions about interest rate cuts and central bank independence during Trump's second term.
CEA Nageswaran on India's GDP Growth and State Roles in Economic Survey 2026
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran presents the Economic Survey 2026, detailing India's GDP growth projections and emphasizing critical roles for states in sustaining economic momentum.
India's Fiscal Deficit at 54.5% of FY26 Target in April-Dec
India's fiscal deficit for April-December 2025 improved to ₹8.6 trillion, representing 54.5% of the annual budget estimate, driven by robust tax and non-tax revenue growth, according to CGA data.
World Bank Pledges $8-10B Yearly for India Jobs
World Bank Group announces new 5-year partnership with India, providing $8-10 billion annually to create jobs in infrastructure, energy, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing sectors.
India's Potential GDP Growth Revised Up to 7% in Survey
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 raises potential GDP growth to 7%, citing policy reforms. Analysis of capital, labor, and productivity trends reveals mixed performance in key drivers.
Rajan: Domestic Private Investment Key for India's FDI
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan emphasizes that robust domestic private sector investment is essential to attract sustainable net FDI inflows to India, noting corporate sector investment hasn't shown sustained growth.
India's Forex Reserves Hit Record $709.413 Billion
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $8 billion to reach a new all-time high of $709.413 billion during the week ended January 23, 2026, with foreign currency assets rising significantly.
Fiscal Deficit Hits 54.5% of Budget Estimate in December
Government data reveals India's fiscal deficit reached 54.5% of the budget estimate by December 2026, with the Centre projecting a 4.4% GDP deficit for 2025-26.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chair
Former President Donald Trump announces Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair, marking a potential comeback and raising questions about central bank independence amid political pressures.
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