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Emissions can be significantly curbed only through electrification

The Committee of Bankers is looking into the issue of whether to allow exclusive distribution tie-ups for selling third-party products by banks or adopt an open architecture approach, says Finance Minister

Overall, however, Indias strong macroeconomic fundamentals should help it maintain resilience in face of such shocks, the central bank added.

Gross FDI in February 2026, or the total amount of money coming in as direct investment, grew 61.6% to a seven-month high of nearly $9 billion

Sensex was trading 547.02 points or 0.70% down at 77,116.98 in early trade, while Nifty lost 159.75 points or 0.66% to 24,013.30; the dollar index was 0.12% higher at 98.71

As Tamil Nadu prepares to vote, climate change is no longer a distant concern. From extreme heat and floods to coastal erosion and agricultural stress, this analysis examines how seriously political parties have engaged with the climate crisis in their election manifestos and what to watch beyond the promises.

Transparent plastics used in packaging have turbocharged profits and reshaped consumer culture but at a heavy cost to our environment and health

According to the stakeholders, the yields are likely to be around 40% from the acreage of about 1 lakh hectares, coupled with the phenomenon of early flowering and early summer

Indias economic mettle will be on test at it faces headwinds

The Bank of Israels preliminary estimates suggest that Israels war with Iran came at the cost of 35 billion shekels ($11.52 billion) in budgetary expenses. Its operations in Gaza till 2025 cost the country around 8.6% of its annual gross domestic product.

The report projected India to register a 6.4% growth rate in 2026 and 6.6% next year. Inflation for the country is projected to be 4.4% this year and 4.3% in 2027.

On SVE 108, there is a moment every flyer knows. Security cleared. Gate found. Mind quiet. Completely present.

Ahead of the elections in Tamil Nadu, we take a look at the 57 Assembly constituencies of the region, the issues they face and the voting pattern.

Health Minister outlines multi-level training plan; focus on jobs, digital literacy and womens participation as fertility dips to 1.50

J. Jeyaranjan speaks to us about growth, welfare, and whether Tamil Nadus economic success is sustainable.

Its first project is in Alibaug which is close to Mumbai and targeted at high networth individuals (HNIs) from Mumbai and property investors from India and abroad

Students should remain up-to-date on new trends, says VTU V-C

The Iran war is rattling global economies, driving up oil prices, inflation, and growth concerns. Japan, India, and Europe are already feeling the impact. But how is the U.S., a country seen as partly responsible for the assault on Iran, holding up amid the crisis?

Indias electric vehicle transition is accelerating, with over 24.5 lakh EV sales in FY26, led by two- and three-wheelers. While EV battery fires have made headlines, data shows such incidents remain rare compared with ICE vehicles. Policy support like FAME-II, rising fossil fuel costs, and behavioural shifts have driven adoption. But scaling electric motorcycles, buses, and clean energy will be key to the next phase.

The non-availability of fertilisers and other chemicals would affect the agricultural output in the Kharif season which will start from June

The Union Minister was inaugurating the 75th birthday celebrations of the former V-C of Karnatak University H.B. Walikar in Dharwad

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says the West Asia war 2026 has affected Nepals remittance economy; hopes ceasefire holds, says PM Balendra Shah will visit India after bilateral mechanisms meet

The CJI underscored the need for predictability, specialisation, and a culture of good faith in commercial law to help the country achieve this goal

Chief Justice Kant expressed that, it may be time to rethink the very expression Alternative Dispute Resolution since it is no longer an alternative to litigation.

Pakistans National Coordination and Management Council is responsible for the management and operationalisation of financial, economic, and trade-related policy measures

Kandula Durgesh discusses integrating content, culture, lifestyle and immersive design into tourism development with stakeholders at Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai

India could be staring at a food security problem as fertilizer and LNG imports are hit by the West Asia conflict. Could this impact crop output, drive inflation, and push the economy out of its Goldilocks phase?

In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatile commodity markets can significantly reshape fiscal arithmetic. In this context, India must rebalance toward income-led demand, more resilient revenue bases and greater energy diversification

Rising crude oil and natural gas costs are increasing construction expenses and disrupting material supply, creating uncertainty for developers and homebuyers

War fears turn Indian investors cautious after seeing a record boom in Dubai property market

The surge in demand, triggered by supply constraints linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has given rise to a parallel, largely informal firewood market in many districts

We have the fastest-falling currency, says Congress MP, countering BJPs fastest-growing economy claim

During discussion on Budget, BRS member says achieving over 20% growth rate is not possible

Indias economic fundamentals need a realistic reassessment

The three initiatives in the creative economy are the National AI Skilling Initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube; MyWAVES, a citizen creator platform on WAVES OTT; and the rollout of advanced Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and in-built satellite tuners in television sets for enhancing access to DD Free Dish ser vices

Boosting consumer demand by providing money to poor people in the form of subsidies is a sure-shot approach for economic growth wherever there is an economic recession, he tells the Legislative Assembly

PM Modi says, Dialogue and diplomacy are solutions to West Asia crisis, our efforts are aimed at reducing tensions and ending conflict

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman, in an interview with The Hindu in Chennai, outlines his partys Assembly election manifesto, arguing for an agriculturecentred economy, disciplined governance through what he terms benign authoritarianism, and rejecting electoral alliances rooted in Dravidian ideology.

As Chennai celebrates Eid, its biriyani culture comes alive after midnight from firewood dum in Puliyanthope to smoky plates in Triplicane and Adambakkam. Undeterred by the LPG shortage, these kitchens use firewood to serve hundreds of kilos through the night. Heres a guide to where to eat

The Maharashtra Chief Minister highlighted that the esports is emerging as viable career option for youngster and does not remain mere entertainment

In this episode of The Climate Economy, The Hindus Kunal Shankar talks to Vasudevan Mukunth, Deputy Science Editor of The Hindu about when you should opt for a gas stove and when an induction cooker is your best bet.