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Wellness tourism, sustainable travel and recurring income are making eco-resorts an attractive investment opportunity
Rising inflation leaves no room for a cut in interest rates
The government had in June introduced an Ordinance that exempted foreign institutional investors and the Bank of International Settlements from capital gains tax and tax on interest from their investments in government securities
The order exempts some goods that are not produced in the U.S. or that officials worry would disrupt supply chains
Indias trade weaknesses are becoming episodic while strengths are turning structural
The cabinet also accorded approval to two major highway projects worth 25,400 crore to ease congestion in Varanasi and as many as nine new gas-based urea plants across the country with a production capacity of 10 million tons
This partnership between the government of India and Japan Bank of International Cooperation, is part of the round thus marking a direct government stake in Ather Energy, one of Indias homegrown electric vehicle manufacturers.
Central bank aims to build a stronger data governance ecosystem that enhances operational resilience, supports informed decision-making and protects customer data in Indias rapidly evolving digital banking environment.
It's the slowest growth since 2022, when China was still in the grips of the pandemic, and below the government's already-lowered annual target of 4.5-5%; the country is facing multiple challenges of a real estate slowdown, sluggish consumption, and serious challenges in the job market
It's the slowest growth since 2022, when China was still in the grips of the pandemic, and below the government's already-lowered annual target of 4.5-5%; the country is facing multiple challenges of a real estate slowdown, sluggish consumption, and serious challenges in the job market
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
The new Index measures 19 sub-sectors, which account for about 60% of Indias services sector
Two-way bilateral trade was up to $91.72 billion after six months, a 23.6% rise from last year, and on track to surpass the record $155.62 billion trade figure from 2025
Mineral Oils [containing Petroleum Products], Food Articles, Manufacture of Basic Metals, and Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products have been major drivers of WPI inflation in June 2026, says Commerce and Industry Ministry
India, which imports nearly 85% of its crude oil needs, remains vulnerable to global energy shocks. Over the years, it has pushed several initiatives to promote compressed biogas. Despite these efforts, progress has been limited; government support and incentives could provide a boost to the sector
Data released by Commerce Ministry showed that Indias overall exports, including both goods and services, grew 9.5% to $73.4 billion in June 2026. Total imports, on the other hand, grew nearly 27% to $88.8 billion
The BJP State president says that such priorities have triggered protests by cultivators
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.
New regulations have been finalised, the government says, they are being translated into Hindi and other official languages before being tabled in Parliament
Risks from global trade fragmentation, geo-political tensions and external financial market volatility warrant continued vigilance and prudent risk management across the sector, said Sashidhar Jagdishan
As per the Directorate General of Foreign Trades notification, a total of 20,000 completely built units (CBUs) of petrol and diesel passenger vehicles will be allowed for import from the U.K. at concessional rates of 30-50%, depending on the size of the car, down from the normal import duty of between 66-110%
Rising demand for fertilizer, city gas and utilities as well as the governments push for enhanced share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the energy mix was seen helping the country
An analysis by The Hindu shows that India also once again began importing oil from Iran and Venezuela in April and continued to do so in May 2026
A significant share of life insurance premiums is reinvested in securities that finance government expenditure. While the case for deeper insurance penetration is often made in terms of household financial protection, it is equally important for sovereign fiscal stability
Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth 393.19 crore on a net basis on July 7, according to exchange data
Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth 393.19 crore on July 7, according to exchange data
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
In this episode of The Climate Economy, we take take a look at super El Nio and its impact on the Indian economy.
Reva University professor was delivering her inaugural address at a Skill Development Programme and Workshop at Sharnbasva University
The proposed public issue will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of 14.89 crore equity shares, with existing shareholders collectively divesting nearly 6% of the exchange's equity, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed in June
The changes are aimed at boosting the cash equities market and drawing investors away from the countrys far larger derivatives market, which has seen explosive growth but carries far larger risks for retail investors in particular
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
What the relaxation in the gas curbs mean, the sectors that stand to gain from it, and the road ahead
Minister Piyush Goyal said a team of Indian officials will be visiting Canada for the next round of negotiations
The loss of momentum points to more challenging market conditions and weaker demand, particularly at home, says Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist at HSBC
The buoyancy in GST collections is spurred by imported inflation
Under the old scheme, the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 1952, the wage ceiling, which is 15,000 per month at present, was relevant at the time of joining a firm for providing the employee with mandatory social security cover.
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
Total withdrawals by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from Indian equities have surged to 2.7 lakh crore so far in 2026
India's Luxury Real Estate Evolution - Nagpur's Emerging Luxury Opportunity
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked 7.5 per litre respectively in four tranches in May this year.
Aviation turbine fuel now costs 110 a litre in Delhi, industry sources said
The report noted that both new order and output levels fell in June, driven by the capital goods sector
The latest IIP dataset raises more questions than it answers
The rates are applicable for the fortnight commencing July 1
Coal Indias R&D spend on research and development increased fourfold in fiscal year 2024-25.
The Finance Ministry says this resilience in remittances is because they are pegged to labour market conditions in the region and do not get affected by short-term crises, unlike more volatile flows like FDI, portfolio flows, or debt flows.

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