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Indias unemployment data dilemma

A fall in unemployment may indicate distress-driven entry into low-productivity jobs rather than genuine employment creation

7 Sep 2026 12:39 am
How a mountain collapse triggered Nepals deadly flood in just 7 minutes | The Climate Economy

How did a mountain collapse trigger one of Nepals deadliest flood disasters? In this explainer, we break down the strange warning signs, the shrinking river, the seismic signal initially mistaken for an earthquake, and the chain reaction that turned rock, ice and water into a catastrophic flood. Heres what scientists know so far about the Nepal flood disaster and why experts say it could change how Himalayan hazards are monitored in the future. Show more lines

6 Sep 2026 11:48 am
Coal production re-accelerates amid easing monsoon; daily output rises to 1.7 MT

Coal Indias sizeable inventory position as a cushion against supply disruptions. The improvement in production and dispatch amid easing monsoon offers greater flexibility, supporting higher supplies to power sector.

5 Sep 2026 9:34 pm
Coal Ministry rejects No Takers claim, says TFL, NTPC apply for gasification scheme

Talcher Fertilisers Ltd is already working on implementing a coal-based ammonia-urea gasification complex, expected to be commissioned in FY 2027-28.

5 Sep 2026 8:37 pm
Dairy conclave in Jhansi on September 11 as U.P. pushes women participation in rural economy

The Dairy Department said the objective of the conclave is to disseminate the advantages of various public welfare initiatives to eligible beneficiaries and promote rural economy

5 Sep 2026 10:57 am
A BIT of a reset, with a wider debate

Revising Indias bilateral investment treaty (BIT) requires consultation and stronger democratic accountability

5 Sep 2026 1:21 am
Coal stock management emerges as key challenge for thermal power producers

India may not need a complete overhaul of its coal-allocation policy, but it must stress on sharper implementation, and fixing accountability on power producers who may not be adhering to the stipulated norms for maintaining adequate coal inventory.

4 Sep 2026 11:19 pm
The Ayurveda Co shuts down: founders confirm 250 crore ventures closure after rapid expansion

Founders acknowledge that the business expanded faster and wider than it could sustainably support

4 Sep 2026 3:20 pm
How the global bond sell-off could affect India | Explained

During periods of high inflation, bondholders tend to sell their bonds in the hopes that interest rates will rise and they will be able to purchase bonds in the future that promise higher interest

4 Sep 2026 11:39 am
Does India have enough skilled workers to make more vehicles? Explained

As automobile production expands and factories adopt electric, electronic and automated technologies, manufacturers face a shortage of workers with the skills needed for the changing shop floor

4 Sep 2026 9:17 am
Watch: 7.8% GDP: real or fake recovery? | Business Matters

Indias latest Gross Domestic Product numbers seem impressive. Growth exceeded RBIs own estimate of 7% for the April-June quarter. How did this happen? Arent ongoing wars, tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty having an impact? Lets dive in.

3 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
Reducing Indias exposure to U.S. tariff risks

The Lindsey O. Graham Act puts India under pressure, but export diversification and domestic reforms can cushion shocks

3 Sep 2026 12:52 am
NIT-C sets up Centre for Creative Economy and Public Policy

The centre to develop and offer courses and electives, and conduct executive education, capacity building and continuing education programmes in public policy, creative economy, and allied areas

2 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Japanese credit rating agency JCR upgrades India to A-, Finance Ministry welcomes move

A higher rating means that India can borrow at lower costs in the future, leading to a lower interest burden on the exchequer.

2 Sep 2026 7:23 pm
RBI's forex swap facility draws over $136 billion; more than $127 billion mobilised via FCNR (B) deposits

The RBI had introduced a special USD-INR forex swap facility covering these instruments on June 8 this year to deal with forex outflows due to high oil prices and flight of capital owing to exit of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FOIs) from the stock market

2 Sep 2026 7:06 pm
BJP demands Rahul Gandhi apologise for remarks on economy

latest figures had exposed what he described as the false and baseless narrative being pushed by the Congress, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

1 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
Indias CAD widens to $4.2 billion in Q1FY27

A larger merchandise trade deficit and portfolio outflows more than offset gains from services exports, remittances and FDI.

1 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
Commerce Ministry discusses India-U.S. trade performance with exporters, their issues on market access

Some exporters urged the Ministry to try to conclude the trade pact with the U.S. at the earliest to reduce the uncertainties on the tariff front, says industry official

1 Sep 2026 7:04 pm
DayOne and TNB Explore Up To 1.5 GW of On-Site Power Generation to Advance Malaysia's Energy Resilience and Digital Economy

DayOne and TNB Explore Up To 1.5 GW of On-Site Power Generation to Advance Malaysia's Energy Resilience and Digital Economy

1 Sep 2026 3:32 pm
Tax cuts for FIIs would be asking govt to fund their under-performance: Elara Capital MD & CEO

Managing Director and CEO of Elara Capital Harendra Kumar said that it is not international investors, but hedge funds and high frequency traders that are complaining about the taxation in India

1 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
UPI transactions near record level of 29.8 lakh crore in August

The value of transactions was 29.82 lakh crore in August, up from 24.85 lakh crore in the same month a year ago, registering 20% annual growth

1 Sep 2026 1:17 pm
Gross GST mop-up grows 15% to 2 lakh crore in August

The gross Central GST collection was 38,413 crore, State GST at 46,316 crore and Integrated GST at over 1.15 lakh crore during August

1 Sep 2026 1:15 pm
PM Modi lauds 7.8% growth despite wars, instability; revives appeal for austerity measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates India on its 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter

1 Sep 2026 11:21 am
Markets drift lower in early trade amid higher oil prices, fresh U.S.-Iran tensions

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 121.48 points to 76,835.79 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 52.6 points to 24,027.80

1 Sep 2026 10:56 am
Commercial LPG prices hiked by 10 per cylinder

The latest hikes follows two recurrent tranches wherein price of the 19 kg cylinder declined by about 380 per cylinder

1 Sep 2026 9:09 am
What goes on behind the screen when you pay through UPI? | Explained

UPI enables instant bank-to-bank payments by connecting users apps and banks through a system operated by the National Payments Corporation of India; launched in 2016, it has grown into a massive digital payments network and is now being adopted in several countries

1 Sep 2026 7:48 am
Congress calls GDP numbers a Greatly Distorted Picture of economy

Jairam Ramesh says the quarterly numbers failed to reflect the decidedly depressed private investment sentiment among both domestic and foreign investors

31 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
GDP growth comes in at 7.8% in Q1, slower than last quarter but quicker than last year

The stronger performance in Q1 of this year as compared to last year has been driven by the manufacturing sector as well as some broad services categories such as utilities, financial services, real estate, IT, and public administration and defence.

31 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
Rupee falls 13 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On the domestic equities market front, Sensex declined 226.60 points to 77,028.56, while the Nifty fell 120.40 points to 24,053.55

31 Aug 2026 10:47 am
Nirmala Sitharaman in U.S. Asheville city for G-20 finance ministerial meet

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hosting the G-20 Finance Ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville

31 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Committed to conclude trade pact talks this year with Chile: Centre

The proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) is expected to open new avenues for greater trade and investment, while fostering cooperation in technology, talent and resilient supply chains

30 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
DGCA flagged safety issues with Tecnam aircraft before Kanpur crash

The DGCA had at least twice since 2025 flagged concerns over Tecnam planes, primarily used in India for flying training, with FTOs

30 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
War weighs on Iran's economy as U.S. intensifies sanctions

Washington has warned countries to cut their business ties with Iran or face secondary sanctions, though the Treasury Department stopped short of imposing penalties against major Iranian trade partners such as China and India,

29 Aug 2026 11:20 am
CSR spending lacks deep impact, job creation: Amitabh Kant

India must prioritise technology-driven, job-rich entrepreneurship in rural areas to achieve its ambition of growing from a $4 trillion economy to a $30 trillion economy by 2047.

28 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
1991 reforms could have begun in 1981, but not during Rajajis time, says Chidambaram

The former Union Minister stated that before 1981, capitalist countries claimed to support an open market economy, but the absence of a rules-based global order prevented poor and middle-income countries from doing the same

28 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
India, Canada reiterate commitment to complete trade deal by end of 2026

A joint statement, issued by the Finance Ministers of both countries following the conclusion of the inaugural India-Canada Finance Ministers Economic and Financial Dialogue in Toronto, said that India had expressed its readiness to begin negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest

28 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
ECLGS 5.0 support for MSMEs to last only for the allocated guarantee cover

All its member lending institutions have been asked to sanction loans under the ECLGS 5.0 to MSMEs and non-MSMEs and apply for credit guarantee under the scheme as it will be considered on first come first served basis subject the availability of guarantee cover

28 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Ahead of Sept. 1 rally, CPI criticises Centre over economy, education and democratic institutions

Communist Party of India general secretary D. Raja said that with a faltering economy accompanied with rising unemployment and government proposals such as simultaneous elections, there is a need for a political alternative

27 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Care economy is a fundamental economic growth strategy

Asia must stop treating care as something women provide for free, and start treating it as infrastructure worth investing in

27 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canada; America's economy says otherwise

Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminium while acknowledging this week that the United States badly needs the metal

27 Aug 2026 3:56 am
Union Budget: Customs duty cuts to facilitate domestic battery, solar cells manufacturing

Customs exemptions for lithium-ion batteries, solarglass;renewable energy outlay rises

26 Aug 2026 3:16 pm
Four India-based companies bear the brunt of U.S. Iran sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast, which essentially involved new sanctions that aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran

25 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
25 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
UPI completes 10 years of digital payments, sees 13,000-fold surge in transaction volume, 4,000-fold rise in value

Annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in 2025-26, an almost 13,000-fold increase, the Finance Ministry said in a statement

25 Aug 2026 10:18 am
Core concerns: On the Indian economy, the road ahead

The Indian economy looks set for tough times ahead

24 Aug 2026 12:22 am