SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 30    C

The Hindu

Economy / The Hindu

Do not villainise subsidies as they strengthen our economy: Krishna Byre Gowda

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

23 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
West Asia situation 'worrisome', having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

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

23 Mar 2026 4:24 pm
We need an agriculturecentred economy, not freebie politics: NTK chief Seeman

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.

21 Mar 2026 8:43 pm
Eid at 2am: Inside Chennais midnight biryani economy

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

21 Mar 2026 2:56 pm
Maharashtra will be at the forefront of Indias orange economy: CM Fadnavis

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

21 Mar 2026 9:22 am
What is cheaper to cook with, LPG or induction? | The Climate Economy

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.

17 Mar 2026 9:39 pm
Air India, AI Express to operate 44 West Asia flights on Tuesday

Dubai airport has imposed restrictions on operations by foreign carriers

17 Mar 2026 7:47 am
Contributions of women in informal economy have often remained invisible

Speakers at a virtual parallel event to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 70th Edition highlight the challenges women face while moving from the margins to the mainstream

16 Mar 2026 9:54 pm
Kalaburagi at bottom of income ladder as Kalyana Karnataka districts trail State economy

Kalaburagi districts per capita income fell from 1,45,377 in 2023-24 to 1,44,449 in 2024-25. This is as against the State average of 3,86,156 and Bengaluru urbans 8,55,960

14 Mar 2026 7:14 pm
Real estate businessman in Karnataka arrested for cheating temple devotees of 2.15 lakh with government loan scheme claim

The police officials said that the accused has been identified as Somashekhar H.K. (46), a real estate businessman from Hassan

14 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy

Driving Indias research, development, and innovation story needs decisive private sector participation

13 Mar 2026 2:06 am
Kadapa MP seeks new railway line to boost local economy

Avinash Reddy urges Railways to act on Andhra Pradeshs proposal to link Pulivendula, Muddanur and Puttaparthi, citing connectivity to cement plants and the Kopparthi industrial estate

11 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

The strait (of Hormuz) is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards and the regular navy will set those ships ablaze, said Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the Guards commander-in-chief

3 Mar 2026 3:21 am
Design careers: Opportunities in the orange economy

The Hindu hosted a webinar, Design careers: Opportunities in orange economy, on February 28, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Prof. Pratul Chandra Kalita, Head, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati; Shweta Choudhary, Director & Founder, Centre for Originality, Design & Expression (CODE); Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy; and Gazal Kalra, Co-Founder, Nuuk. The webinar was moderated by M. Kalyanaraman, Head, Education Vertical, The Hindu.

2 Mar 2026 2:35 pm
Escalation in West Asia can disrupt global oil markets and affect Indias economy, says CPI leader Narayana

Slamming the authoritarian policy of the U.S., the CPI leader calls for balanced diplomacy, rooted in peace and mutual respect

1 Mar 2026 8:09 pm
Animal husbandry backbone of rural economy, says Governor

Thaawarchand Gehlot was presiding over the 15th convocation of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University in Bidar

27 Feb 2026 7:38 pm
How AI is transforming Indian real estate

From pricing and design to senior living and smart buildings, tech becomes the sectors new operating system

27 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
27 Feb 2026 3:26 pm
With new data sources and process upgrades, new GDP data set to capture the economy more accurately

The new series of national accounts to be released on Friday is the culmination of a wide consultative process, spanning multiple sub-committees and incorporating many changes

26 Feb 2026 1:16 pm
In State of the Union speech, Trump highlights economy, Iran threat and repeats India-Pakistan claim

U.S. President Donald Trump, in his February 25 State of the Union address, reiterated his claim that he ended the IndiaPakistan conflict, defended his tariff policies despite a Supreme Court setback, and doubled down on immigration crackdowns.

25 Feb 2026 10:55 pm
Karnataka contributes one-fifth to the national bioeconomy: Report

Karnataka saw 218 new biotech start-ups being added in 2025 alone, marking the highest annual biotech start-up additions in three years.

23 Feb 2026 9:20 pm
Hyderabad airport contributes nearly 68,000 crore to Telangana economy, supports 3.5 lakh jobs

A NCAER study notes that the airports rise has coincided with the States transformation into one of Indias most competitive economies

23 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
Musi project a cover for real estate biz, not for rejuvenation: Harish Rao

He along with other BRS leaders visit an apartment facing eviction, urges Govt. to spare homes of poor, middle-class

22 Feb 2026 6:54 pm
India set to emerge as worlds third-largest economy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Minister says that after the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, India is making significant strides in the academic sphere

21 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the North has made significant progress since the last congress in 2021, citing economic gains and a firmer regional footing that he said marked an irreversible strengthening of the state's status

20 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Swipe, create, monetise: Re-imagining skilling for the orange economy

The Orange Economy needs to be approached by policymakers with the same level of budgetary rigour as the 1990s IT transformation. This entails creating cutting-edge content incubators in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, offering tax breaks to innovative firms, and making sure that our financial institutions accept digital IP as legitimate loan collateral.

20 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
Power is the real currency of economy: Revanth at Mumbai Climate Week

Reiterating Telanganas ambition to grow from a $200-billion economy to $1 trillion by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047, the Chief Minister explained the States three-zone development strategy centered around Hyderabad and its periphery, which will focus on green-powered manufacturing and position Telangana as a China plus 1 alternative

18 Feb 2026 6:52 pm
Tamil Nadu Economic Survey says trillion-dollar economy achievable at current growth rate

With 3.5% short term rate of rise of dollar value, it may be delayed for a year, said the Survey prepared by the State Planning Commission

16 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Badanavalu Satyagraha: Meeting resolves to strengthen villages, their economy

Participants decide to rename the movement as Grama Satyagraha

14 Feb 2026 8:25 pm
Rahul Gandhi immature, lacks understanding of economy, says Goyal on Congress leader's textile remarks

The Congress is frustrated. It has no other scheme or solution except spreading misinformation and fabricated claims, claims Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

14 Feb 2026 2:14 pm
Aiming for 50 more airports in 5 years, will provide huge real estate opportunities: Aviation Minister Naidu

On an average, a new airport or a new terminal is built every 33 days in India, Mr. Naidu said

13 Feb 2026 1:30 pm