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Stress from the West Asia crisis has revealed economic pain

According to analysts at S&P, there would be gradual easing with respect to insurance costs and vessel transits too would pick up gradually.

Ability to manage costs only with liquid savings dropped from 32% to 24% in 2024-25 whilefinancial stress faced by insurance holders at the time of raising claims has gone up across all tiers of cities between 2023 and 2025, says consumer insights report by online marketplace Policybazaar

In an interview to The Hindu, Mr. R. Mukundan pointed out several points of friction involving bureaucratic processes or logistics. He added that the private sector was indeed investing, contrary to allegations by government officials

Discussions aim to finalize the framework of the Bilateral Trade Agreement, addressing recent changes in U.S. tariffs and exploring mutual benefits in key sectors

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Imports of LPG, widely used as cooking fuel in Indian households, declined to as low as 696,000 tons in April because of the strait blockade, government data showeD

As an outcome of the West Asia conflict, the CPI headline inflation inched up sequentially to 3.9% (y-o-y) in May 2026 from 3.5% in the preceding month, driven by broad-based increases in all three categories - food & beverages, fuel and core components

40% of gig workers report earnings below 15,000 per month; they have thin-file credit access, which remains a concern as well

Prime Minister Modi, based on the India-KLEMS database, claimed that India created eight crore new jobs in the last three to four years. However, analysts are questioning the methodology used to estimate these numbers. They argue that little meaningful employment was created in these years

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

It has introduced an Indian Standard for Note Sorting Machines, one that would let pass only machines with advanced technology to identify the counterfeit

Titan, InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Ports and ITC were among the laggards

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

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has categorically stated that a deal would not be possible until it was clear India would face lower tariffs than its competitors

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

What key economic indicators have been revised? Why was an overhaul of the databases necessary? What changes were made to the national accounts and GDP estimates? How has the measurement of industrial output been improved? What changes have been made to Indias inflation indicators?

The government plans to develop Kerala into a Knowledge Valley, making the State a preferred destination for higher education, including through special legislation to attract leading foreign universities and collaborations with premier institutions. For the start-up ecosystem, this is particularly important

The current financing is also aligned with the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) India has with the World Bank until 2031.

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

Established by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company,the facility has an annual processing capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes of spices

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

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

The updates to Indias statistical system are welcome, albeit long overdue

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.

At the time of writing, benchmark Brent Crude futures (August) were trading 1.28% lower at $78.53 per barrel.

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While Iran had presented a toll on the Strait of Hormuz as a means of funding post-war reconstruction, the agreement provides for a separate massive reconstruction fund in addition to oil-sale revenues

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

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

The Chief Minister met Indias High Commissioner and venture capitalists, and pitched Andhra Pradeshs strengths in electronics and natural farming

Bidadi township was not in the interest of the State, but will help land mafia and land grabbers profit. The Janata Dal (Secular) will stand with the farmers and seek legal remedy against the project, says Union Minister for Heavy Industries

The economy grew by 7.8% in the last quarter of 2025-26 when the West Asia crisis started as against 7.7% average growth in the year

It will not only improve connectivity but also attract investments, support exports, and prove citys global competitiveness. An airport must be viewed not only as a transport hub, but also as a strategic economic asset, they say at a panel discussion

Work-life balance, hybrid jobs and affordability are pushing demand beyond metros, turning smaller cities into the next big investment frontier

At NITI Aayog Governing Council meet, A.P. Chief Minister calls upon States to focus on strengthening infrastructure, ensuring policy stability and expediting approvals rather than engaging in unsustainable incentive-based competition for attracting investments

Fitch said it expects a slowdown in economic growth in FY27 from the 7.4% clocked in FY26 as rising prices erode real incomes and dampen consumer spending, amid a resilient capital expenditure

He underscores the need to use States port-maritime sector as the chief catalyst for its future development, stresses the need to overcome challenges posed by pollution, climate-change-related challenges and coastal erosion

The proposal formed part of two policy documents handed over by the Kufos to Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor during his first official visit

Based on unaudited provisional figures put out by the office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, the growth rate worked out for SOTR in 2025-26 vis--vis 2024-25 was 6.8%

From the high streets of Chennai, which is Indias second-largest jewellery leasing market, to tier-II towns, jewellers are Tamil Nadus newest property power players

The GDP growth rate of 7.7% in FY 2025-26 and 7.8% in Q4 of FY 2025-26 reflects robust economic activity and broad-based growth across sectors, says BJP President Nitin Nabin

Answering another question on what worries the RBI the most, he said, Its the duration of the conflict and the time it would take for the restoration of the supply chain.

The proposed move is expected to make the governments B-to-A Khata conversion scheme more attractive, while contributing to densification of the city

Nominal GDP, or GDP at current prices, has been estimated to attain a level of 346.36 lakh crore in 2025-26, against 318.07 lakh crore in 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.9%