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FCNR(B) turns litmus test | Explainer

At a time of geopolitical fragmentation, volatile capital flows and uncertain interest-rate cycles, FCNR(B) deposits have become a strategic macroeconomic rupee stabilisation tool, but at the risk of increasing external liabilities

23 Jul 2026 5:29 pm
Indian economy navigated well external uncertainties: RBI Bulletin

Industrial and services sector indicators remained firm. Farm sector is witnessing uneven southwest monsoon, but the impact on food inflation may be mitigated by comfortable foodgrain stocks.

22 Jul 2026 9:06 pm
New trade pact a win-win for India and U.K.

The CETA can reshape trade and investment flows, create quality jobs and growth, and transition India to a more competitive and innovation-driven economy

22 Jul 2026 1:23 am
SBI FM lists with ambition to be a market leader in mutual fund industry

Of Indias 140 crore population, the investment portfolio is just about 10 crore, and the newly listed company would like to bring another 100 million in five years time to this whole investment world, said Debasish Mishra

21 Jul 2026 8:19 pm
Stock markets fall for second day, dragged by HDFC Bank, West Asia crisis; Sensex down 238 points

From the Sensex pack, HDFC Bank declined for the second day, down 2%, after the lenders quarterly earnings disappointed on the margin front

21 Jul 2026 6:13 pm
Rupee gains 12 paise to close at 96.24 against U.S. dollar

The Reserve Bank on July 20, said its concessional swap facility, introduced to encourage foreign currency inflows, has attracted $20.72 billion till July 17

21 Jul 2026 6:03 pm
Indias plastic currency crush | Explained

With the RBI taking another step towards printing polymer banknotes, will it be a better alternative to paper currency?

21 Jul 2026 1:35 pm
Indias Index of Core Industries gets an updated series: What has changed? | Explained

The Centre has released a revised series of the ICI, updating the base year, sectoral coverage and weights. Here is what has changed and what it means for industrial growth

21 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
Alive App Is Riding India's Experience Economy Wave

Alive App Is Riding India's Experience Economy Wave

21 Jul 2026 10:30 am
Core sectors grew at a five-month high of 5% in June 2026 as per new and improved index

The government released the new series of the Index of Core Industries, with a new base year, more sectors covered, and revised weightages.

20 Jul 2026 6:19 pm
Rupee falls 12 paise to 96.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Sensex tumbled 593.78 points, or 0.76%, to 77,557.67, while the Nifty declined 169.20 points, or 0.70%, to 24,165.10

20 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
Stock markets tumble in early trade dragged by HDFC Bank, spike in crude oil prices

Reliance Industries Ltd., Indias most valuable company, traded nearly 1% higher after it reported record quarterly core profit and EBITDA for the June quarter

20 Jul 2026 11:31 am
Gujarat tops NITI Aayogs first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major States

Gujarat scored 56.6 points, ahead of Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3), in an assessment of 17 major States

18 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
Why eco-resorts are emerging as a new real estate asset

Wellness tourism, sustainable travel and recurring income are making eco-resorts an attractive investment opportunity

17 Jul 2026 5:59 pm
Export gains: On Indias trade data for June

Indias trade weaknesses are becoming episodic while strengths are turning structural

16 Jul 2026 12:50 am
Pinarayi releases counter white paper, challenges UDF claims on Keralas economy

Contrary to UDFs allegations, he says public debt grew at a slower pace during LDFs decade-long tenure than during the previous UDF governments rule. Speaking after releasing White Paper of Facts prepared by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies, Leader of the Opposition accuses the UDF administration of deliberately distorting financial data to mislead the public

14 Jul 2026 7:25 pm
Vijayendra accuses Congress-led govt. of neglecting farmers, pursuing real estate interests

The BJP State president says that such priorities have triggered protests by cultivators

13 Jul 2026 8:06 pm
How El Nio could damage Indias economy | Explained

A poor monsoon can damage the economy in three ways: it affects agricultural output, reducing the sectors contribution to the economy; it hits rural income, denting aggregate demand; and it threatens to push up food prices, causing inflation.

13 Jul 2026 6:29 pm
Karnataka Minister Khandre accuses Union government of selling HMT land for real estate businesses

Hitting back at Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on the HMT forest land issue, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre on Tuessday accused the Centre of selling forest land illegally for real estate businesses

8 Jul 2026 12:21 am
The monsoon will always be unpredictable. How can India drought-proof its economy? | The Climate Economy

In this episode of The Climate Economy, we take take a look at super El Nio and its impact on the Indian economy.

7 Jul 2026 9:39 pm
Data analytics skills key to digital economy, says expert

Reva University professor was delivering her inaugural address at a Skill Development Programme and Workshop at Sharnbasva University

7 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Polluted waterbodies, livelihood woes: Chennais coastal communities question blue economy projects

Several concerns were raised at the two-day public hearing organised by the Neithaliyal Collective in Ennore, where fishers and residents from Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram presented testimonies before a three-member panel

6 Jul 2026 1:11 pm
Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon: Piyush Goyal

Minister Piyush Goyal said a team of Indian officials will be visiting Canada for the next round of negotiations

4 Jul 2026 1:08 pm
Ministry of Tourism, Google sign MoU to boost tourism economy through tech

Designed as a collaborative and knowledge-sharing framework, this strategic MoU aimed to support the Ministry in creating a seamless and enriching travel ecosystem that drives both economic benefits and social impact across Indian destinations

2 Jul 2026 7:37 pm
India's Luxury Real Estate Evolution - Nagpur's Emerging Luxury Opportunity

India's Luxury Real Estate Evolution - Nagpur's Emerging Luxury Opportunity

2 Jul 2026 10:30 am
Data doubts: On the latest IIP dataset

The latest IIP dataset raises more questions than it answers

1 Jul 2026 1:31 am
U.S., India trade deal in final steps: Sergio Gor

The U.S. envoy to India cited the personal equation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was driving the ties.

30 Jun 2026 7:01 am
HC grants relief to real estate promoter

The court was hearing appeals against a Single Bench order directing that developments in places earmarked for a primary school, a park, a community hall and open space had to be treated as unauthorised

29 Jun 2026 9:26 pm
Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.25 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth 383.76 crore on a net basis on June 25, according to exchange data

29 Jun 2026 11:15 am
CM seeks cooperation of employees in achieving economy targets set in Telangana Rising vision

Revanth Reddy asks employees to spare an extra hour every day to accelerate development works

25 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
In Focus Podcast | Decoding Indias polycrisis: Ailing economy, broken education system, acute unemployment

In the latest episode, economist Santosh Mehrotra discusses Indias polycrisis - an ailing economy, failing education, and high unemploymentwith host G Sampath, exploring solutions for a brighter future.

24 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
Jitendra Singh pitches for BRICS Space Economy

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh calls for collective action among BRICS member-nations to unlock new opportunities in innovation, investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable development

24 Jun 2026 7:39 pm
23 Jun 2026 7:33 pm
Cancel all real estate projects permitted in no-development zone in Puducherry: NGO

In its fact-finding report, CPRM warned that the CZMPs approval of real estate development on the 6.11-km coastal stretch threatens fishing communities access to coastal areas as well as ecologically sensitive zones

22 Jun 2026 4:45 pm
Rupee falls 15 paise to 94.48 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On June 19, the rupee pared most of its initial gains and settled higher by 7 paise at 94.33 against the U.S. dollar

22 Jun 2026 10:44 am
India is now fourth largest economy, says govt.

The government says that with the GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the worlds fourth largest economy, it says that the country is poised to displace Germany from the third rank with a projected GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

21 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Revised Kerala Budget: Space economy to get a fillip

Research institutions specialising in satellite technology will be established in the State

19 Jun 2026 7:20 pm
Kerala Budget: Private investment the only way to boost States economy, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He dismisses Opposition allegations that the UDF is promoting privatisation and says that the government intends to introduce new economic models.

19 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Kerala Budget bets on silver economy, launches elderly welfare initiatives

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says a comprehensive Silver Economic Policy will be formulated and executed, incorporating eldercare services, retirement infrastructure, innovations in geriatric healthcare, and elderly entrepreneurship

19 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
In Focus Podcast | Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?

Indias education boom is producing millions of graduates, yet one in three remain unemployed. Join host M. Kalyanaraman as he discusses this dilemma with guests Rajan Wadhera and O. R. S. Rao.

18 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
18 Jun 2026 12:19 pm
Why India is spending 91,000 crore on Great Nicobar | The Climate Economy

Indias Great Nicobar Project is moving closer to reality. What began as a proposal for a transshipment port has evolved into a massive plan involving a new airport, township, tourism infrastructure, industrial zones and a projected population increase from fewer than 10,000 people to more than three lakh. Supporters argue that Great Nicobars location near the Strait of Malacca could strengthen Indias economic and strategic position in the Indo-Pacific. Critics warn that the project could irrever

16 Jun 2026 10:12 pm
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Emerging as Maharashtras Next Real Estate Hub

Paithan Road and Beed Bypass Positioned as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagars Most Promising Real Estate Corridors Amid Industrial Expansion and Infrastructure Growth: Liases Foras Report

15 Jun 2026 1:57 pm