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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
Breaching the target: On Indias retail inflation

Rising inflation leaves no room for a cut in interest rates

17 Jul 2026 1:23 am
Government lists Bill in Parliament to replace Ordinance that exempted FIIs from tax

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

16 Jul 2026 7:31 pm
U.S. imposing 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices

The order exempts some goods that are not produced in the U.S. or that officials worry would disrupt supply chains

16 Jul 2026 12:51 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
Cabinet approves 1.27 lakh crore for Semicon Mission 2.0, for mobile manufacturing, new highways

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

15 Jul 2026 10:23 pm
Indian Government invests 200 cr; joins Founders and Hero MotoCorp in 1,200 cr Ather Energy fundraise

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.

15 Jul 2026 9:45 pm
RBI issues data governance guidance framework for banks to strengthen data quality, security and accountability

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.

15 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
Why Chinas 4.3% growth is worrying its government | Explained

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

15 Jul 2026 2:45 pm
Why Chinas 4.3% growth is worrying its government | Explainer

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

15 Jul 2026 1:53 pm
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
14 service sectors grew in double digits in April 2026 as per inaugural Index of Services Production

The new Index measures 19 sub-sectors, which account for about 60% of Indias services sector

14 Jul 2026 7:02 pm
Indias imports from China soar to $80 billion in first half of 2026, exports up 37%

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

14 Jul 2026 1:01 pm
WPI inflation rises to 9.87% in June; minerals, food items see price spike

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

14 Jul 2026 12:53 pm
Can biogas aid Indias energy security?

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

14 Jul 2026 10:46 am
Trade deficit jumps 430% in June 2026 due to surging oil, gold and electronics imports

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

13 Jul 2026 9:08 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
SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules to regulate volatile airfares

New regulations have been finalised, the government says, they are being translated into Hindi and other official languages before being tabled in Parliament

13 Jul 2026 4:19 pm
El-Nino, below normal monsoon pose risk for growth, inflation outlook in FY27: HDFC Bank MD

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

11 Jul 2026 7:42 pm
India lays out tariffs and quotas for U.K. vehicles under trade deal

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%

10 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
India added 52.5 mtpa regasification capacity in 2025: IGU World LNG Report

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

9 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
Russias share in Indian oil imports crossed 40% in May 2026 even as premium pricing continued

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

8 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
How Indias life insurance sector funds government expenditure

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

8 Jul 2026 3:05 pm
Rupee declines 20 paise to 95.16 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth 393.19 crore on a net basis on July 7, according to exchange data

8 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
Stock markets decline in early trade on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, spike in crude oil prices

Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth 393.19 crore on July 7, according to exchange data

8 Jul 2026 12:01 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
NSE targets to launch 30,000 crore IPO in September

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

6 Jul 2026 11:20 pm
SEBI said to ease short stocks by nearly doubling those eligible for borrowing

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

6 Jul 2026 11:00 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
What the lifting of gas curbs means? | Explained

What the relaxation in the gas curbs mean, the sectors that stand to gain from it, and the road ahead

6 Jul 2026 11:21 am
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
Indias services PMI drops to 17-month low of 57.4 in June 2026 as demand softens

The loss of momentum points to more challenging market conditions and weaker demand, particularly at home, says Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist at HSBC

3 Jul 2026 2:40 pm
Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections

The buoyancy in GST collections is spurred by imported inflation

3 Jul 2026 1:40 am
Labour Ministry makes EPF contributions beyond 1,800 voluntary

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.

2 Jul 2026 10:48 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
FPI selling spree continues, pull out 49,340 crore in June

Total withdrawals by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from Indian equities have surged to 2.7 lakh crore so far in 2026

2 Jul 2026 5:15 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
Petrol, diesel consumption rose in June despite price hikes

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked 7.5 per litre respectively in four tranches in May this year.

1 Jul 2026 7:25 pm
ATF price cut by 5/litre to 110 on softer global oil prices

Aviation turbine fuel now costs 110 a litre in Delhi, industry sources said

1 Jul 2026 11:21 am
Manufacturing PMI slows to 54.2 in June, second-lowest in four years

The report noted that both new order and output levels fell in June, driven by the capital goods sector

1 Jul 2026 11:10 am
Data doubts: On the latest IIP dataset

The latest IIP dataset raises more questions than it answers

1 Jul 2026 1:31 am
Export duty on diesel, ATF reduced; petrol increased

The rates are applicable for the fortnight commencing July 1

30 Jun 2026 10:15 pm
Coal India targeting to spend 1,900 crore on R&D until FY2030

Coal Indias R&D spend on research and development increased fourfold in fiscal year 2024-25.

30 Jun 2026 9:21 pm
Despite war, net remittances from West Asia to India rose 70% in April 2026

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.

30 Jun 2026 7:02 pm