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Finance Ministry notifies FDI easing for foreign firms with up to 10% Chinese stake under FEMA

These relaxed FDI rules will not apply to entities registered in China or Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with India

2 May 2026 7:48 pm
British Museum funds research on Kashmirs last houseboat makers and the vanishing craft

As Kashmirs houseboat craft fades after decades of restrictions, a British Museum project captures its last remaining artisans

2 May 2026 12:26 pm
Amid market volatility, investors turn to bonds, gold, commodities

FPIs have pulled out 1.9 lakh crore from Indian equities over the past four months, and the outflows continue

2 May 2026 3:43 am
2 May 2026 1:11 am
Government to sustain capex push despite fiscal stress due to global uncertainties: Finance Ministry official

He said highways, railways, shipping, ports, and urban development sectors would be the focus areas for FY27 capex

1 May 2026 10:30 pm
RBI says 98.47% of 2000 banknotes returned

The total value of 2000 banknotes in circulation has declined from 3.56 lakh crore on May 19, 2023 to 5,451 crore

1 May 2026 8:05 pm
Election Bill: Rahul slams government on commercial LPG price hike

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said he had warned that the heat of inflation would strike after the elections

1 May 2026 3:20 pm
India, U.K. discuss ways to boost bilateral trade

The bilateral trade was discussed during a virtual meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and U.K. Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle

1 May 2026 2:53 pm
GST collections rise to record high of 2.43 lakh crore in April

The previous all-time high collection was recorded in April last year at over 2.23 lakh crore

1 May 2026 12:21 pm
UPI hits record scale: 24,162 crore transactions worth 314 lakh crore in FY26

The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the digital payments ecosystem, with a focus on innovation, security, and inclusion, as UPI continues to scale new milestones

1 May 2026 11:25 am
Commercial LPG 19 kg cylinders prices increased sharply in Telangana, no change in domestic LPG cost

In Hyderabad, the refills becomes dearer by nearly 1,000 to 3,315 each effective May 1

1 May 2026 9:03 am
Aviation fuel prices for domestic carriers kept unchanged, commercial LPG prices hiked

The price of commercial LPG has been revised by 993, which represents less than 1% of the overall consumption

1 May 2026 9:02 am
Foreign investors dump 60,847 cr. in April, devaluing rupee

This was the primary reason for the rupee depreciating further, touching a low of 95 a dollar before closing just short of that on Thursday

1 May 2026 3:45 am
On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor

From Noidas streets to furnace rooms in Chhattisgarh, Indias new labour regime delivers for employers and for workers, what it long warned of

1 May 2026 2:50 am
Gulf within: On the UAE leaving OPEC

Differences with Saudi Arabia and Irans attacks led to the UAEs exit from OPEC

1 May 2026 1:50 am
Fertiliser output steady despite West Asia crisis; government secures 37 lakh ton urea imports for kharif

Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes

1 May 2026 1:10 am
States with revenue deficits & high debt burdens will find current crisis more challenging, Centre warns

A new analysis by the Ministry of Finance said that such States would either cut productive spending or turn to the Centre for more funds

30 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Stock markets dive in early trade as oil prices surge above 120 per barrel

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank and Adani Ports were among the biggest laggards

30 Apr 2026 11:42 am
Tamil Nadus growth record

The manufacturing sector continues to be the principal driver of growth

30 Apr 2026 1:05 am
Explained: How Tamil Nadus election manifestos address the climate crisis | Climate Economy

As Tamil Nadu prepares to vote, climate change is no longer a distant concern. From extreme heat and floods to coastal erosion and agricultural stress, this analysis examines how seriously political parties have engaged with the climate crisis in their election manifestos and what to watch beyond the promises.

23 Apr 2026 5:46 pm
Chittoors mango economy in crisis amid poor yields and West Asia tensions

According to the stakeholders, the yields are likely to be around 40% from the acreage of about 1 lakh hectares, coupled with the phenomenon of early flowering and early summer

22 Apr 2026 8:21 pm
Lustre or bluster?: on West Asia, slowdown in the Indian economy

Indias economic mettle will be on test at it faces headwinds

21 Apr 2026 11:31 pm
Can Israels economy sustain conflicts on multiple fronts?

The Bank of Israels preliminary estimates suggest that Israels war with Iran came at the cost of 35 billion shekels ($11.52 billion) in budgetary expenses. Its operations in Gaza till 2025 cost the country around 8.6% of its annual gross domestic product.

21 Apr 2026 9:46 pm
India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% this year: UN

The report projected India to register a 6.4% growth rate in 2026 and 6.6% next year. Inflation for the country is projected to be 4.4% this year and 4.3% in 2027.

21 Apr 2026 10:38 am
Eldeco, Omaxe BeTogether and Ekana Take Indias Most Ambitious Real Estate Stage Inside Lucknow Airport

On SVE 108, there is a moment every flyer knows. Security cleared. Gate found. Mind quiet. Completely present.

21 Apr 2026 9:24 am
Constituency Files: West Tamil Nadu | From Economy to Ballot | TN Elections with The Hindu

Ahead of the elections in Tamil Nadu, we take a look at the 57 Assembly constituencies of the region, the issues they face and the voting pattern.

20 Apr 2026 7:48 pm
Skill drive to boost economy, stabilise population in Andhra Pradesh

Health Minister outlines multi-level training plan; focus on jobs, digital literacy and womens participation as fertility dips to 1.50

20 Apr 2026 6:44 pm
In Focus podcast | As polls near, how is Tamil Nadus economy doing?

J. Jeyaranjan speaks to us about growth, welfare, and whether Tamil Nadus economic success is sustainable.

18 Apr 2026 8:05 pm
Peninsula Land forays into plotted real estate in Alibaug

Its first project is in Alibaug which is close to Mumbai and targeted at high networth individuals (HNIs) from Mumbai and property investors from India and abroad

17 Apr 2026 11:08 am
Quantum computing has become a trillion dollar economy, says expert

Students should remain up-to-date on new trends, says VTU V-C

16 Apr 2026 9:56 pm
Watch: Iran war:The fragile state of U.S. economy explained | Business Matter

The Iran war is rattling global economies, driving up oil prices, inflation, and growth concerns. Japan, India, and Europe are already feeling the impact. But how is the U.S., a country seen as partly responsible for the assault on Iran, holding up amid the crisis?

16 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
Watch: Indias electric mobility: Whats driving it and whats next | The Climate Economy

Indias electric vehicle transition is accelerating, with over 24.5 lakh EV sales in FY26, led by two- and three-wheelers. While EV battery fires have made headlines, data shows such incidents remain rare compared with ICE vehicles. Policy support like FAME-II, rising fossil fuel costs, and behavioural shifts have driven adoption. But scaling electric motorcycles, buses, and clean energy will be key to the next phase.

14 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on Indias economy

The non-availability of fertilisers and other chemicals would affect the agricultural output in the Kharif season which will start from June

14 Apr 2026 2:41 am
Knowledge-based economy gains greater relevance now, says Joshi

The Union Minister was inaugurating the 75th birthday celebrations of the former V-C of Karnatak University H.B. Walikar in Dharwad

12 Apr 2026 6:50 pm
West Asia war hit Nepals remittance economy, says FM Shishir Khanal

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says the West Asia war 2026 has affected Nepals remittance economy; hopes ceasefire holds, says PM Balendra Shah will visit India after bilateral mechanisms meet

12 Apr 2026 4:55 pm
Bharat cannot become $10 trillion economy by capital or policy alone: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI underscored the need for predictability, specialisation, and a culture of good faith in commercial law to help the country achieve this goal

11 Apr 2026 4:14 pm
At ICA conference, CJI Surya Kant underscores arbitrations role in global economy

Chief Justice Kant expressed that, it may be time to rethink the very expression Alternative Dispute Resolution since it is no longer an alternative to litigation.

11 Apr 2026 1:24 am
Pakistan PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy

Pakistans National Coordination and Management Council is responsible for the management and operationalisation of financial, economic, and trade-related policy measures

9 Apr 2026 2:22 pm
Amaravati will be developed as global creative economy hub, says Minister

Kandula Durgesh discusses integrating content, culture, lifestyle and immersive design into tourism development with stakeholders at Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai

9 Apr 2026 12:26 am
Watch: From LNG to urea: How war could trigger inflation & slow Indias economy| Business Matters

India could be staring at a food security problem as fertilizer and LNG imports are hit by the West Asia conflict. Could this impact crop output, drive inflation, and push the economy out of its Goldilocks phase?

1 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
On global tensions and Indias economy

In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatile commodity markets can significantly reshape fiscal arithmetic. In this context, India must rebalance toward income-led demand, more resilient revenue bases and greater energy diversification

31 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
Energy price surge poses new challenges for Indias real estate sector

Rising crude oil and natural gas costs are increasing construction expenses and disrupting material supply, creating uncertainty for developers and homebuyers

29 Mar 2026 11:56 am
Gulf tensions rattle Dubai real estate sector

War fears turn Indian investors cautious after seeing a record boom in Dubai property market

28 Mar 2026 8:12 am