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Lok Sabha passes MSME Development Amendment Bill without debate

The Bill seeks to address the current challenges faced by the MSME sector by improving the administrative structure and facilitating payment mechanisms

7 Aug 2026 2:21 pm
RBI gives Urban Cooperative Banks new lease of life | Explained

Reigniting the cooperative banking sector, which went through a painful course correction, is a logical step to deepen financial inclusion as MSMEs continue to face credit gaps despite digital lenders growth

7 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Office assets lead real estate investments across APAC and India in H1 2026, accounting for over 40% of total inflows in India: Colliers

Office assets lead real estate investments across APAC and India in H1 2026, accounting for over 40% of total inflows in India: Colliers

7 Aug 2026 10:30 am
6 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Union Cabinet approves 23,371 crore GOBARdhan scheme to fuel CBG sector growth

The scheme aspires to increase domestic production of CBG ten-fold and mobilise large-scale private investment.

6 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Temple economy can drive regional development, says CUK Vice-Chancellor

Three-day international conference brings together national and international experts to discuss governance, tourism and sustainable livelihoods

6 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
India has coal stocks to meet 62 days of power demand: Coal Ministry

Coal production in July rose 7.51% on a year-over-year basis with dispatches growing 17.34%.

6 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
Delhi HC restrains Bihar real estate firm from using Nintendo in company name

The Court observed that Nintendo had used the mark since 1889 and had acquired considerable reputation and goodwill internationally as well as in India

6 Aug 2026 9:35 am
Highs and lows: On GST metrics

GST must be fuelled by domestic production, not inflation or imports

6 Aug 2026 1:29 am
Indian economy to hit $5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

As per the World Economic Outlook database (April 2026) published by the IMF, Indias GDP at current prices is projected to be around $5.1 trillion by 2028-29, Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha

4 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
Economy of Andhra Pradesh is back on track, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

The State has adopted a double-engine governance model and a triple-engine growth strategy focusing on Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati economic regions, while developing Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub, says Naidu

4 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
TGRERA extends real estate project completion timelines by four months over West Asia situation

The extension will apply to projects whose original, revised or extended completion dates fall on or after February 28

1 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Gross GST collections grow 15.4% to more than 2.11 lakh crore in July on higher imports, sales

Tax collection from domestic transactions grew 10.1% to more than 1.44 lakh crore, while gross revenues from imports were up 29% to 66,511 crore

1 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
Insurance penetration remains low despite growth in real estate sector, says expert

He was speaking at a fireside chat titled Beyond bricks & mortar: why risk protection is critical to modern infrastructure

30 Jul 2026 11:22 pm
Infrastructure development should precede real estate growth, say experts

Gautam Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, Casagrand, said that cities and regions with greater employment opportunities tend to grow faster

30 Jul 2026 6:52 pm
E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%: Nitin Gadkari

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel efficiency and higher maintenance costs, and sought clarity on liability if engine or fuel-system problems arise

30 Jul 2026 5:28 pm
T.N. government must create land banks to boost commercial real estate: experts

The speakers pointed out that while there is no single solution to the land supply issue, Gujarats land pooling model and land leasing mechanisms could help overcome high land costs that dictate the supply of land for commercial real estate development

30 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Mine closure opens opportunities in circular economy but needs coordinated efforts

The past two years has seen 42 mines closed, with the Ministry of Coal aiming to scientifically close more than 105 mines in the coming years

28 Jul 2026 12:52 pm
How Indian real estate is prioritising quality over quantity

Indias property market embraces durable assets, smarter construction and stronger long-term performance

24 Jul 2026 3:52 pm
World Bank to fund civic infrastructure projects for creating circular economy

The funding will help in setting up world class facilities for health infrastructure; this partnership leverages World Bank expertise to drive sustainable urban development, says GCC Commissioner

24 Jul 2026 12:21 am
Indian economy navigated well external uncertainties: RBI Bulletin

Industrial and services sector indicators remained firm. Farm sector is witnessing uneven southwest monsoon, but the impact on food inflation may be mitigated by comfortable foodgrain stocks.

22 Jul 2026 9:06 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HC grants relief to real estate promoter

The court was hearing appeals against a Single Bench order directing that developments in places earmarked for a primary school, a park, a community hall and open space had to be treated as unauthorised

29 Jun 2026 9:26 pm
CM seeks cooperation of employees in achieving economy targets set in Telangana Rising vision

Revanth Reddy asks employees to spare an extra hour every day to accelerate development works

25 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
In Focus Podcast | Decoding Indias polycrisis: Ailing economy, broken education system, acute unemployment

In the latest episode, economist Santosh Mehrotra discusses Indias polycrisis - an ailing economy, failing education, and high unemploymentwith host G Sampath, exploring solutions for a brighter future.

24 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
Jitendra Singh pitches for BRICS Space Economy

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh calls for collective action among BRICS member-nations to unlock new opportunities in innovation, investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable development

24 Jun 2026 7:39 pm
Cancel all real estate projects permitted in no-development zone in Puducherry: NGO

In its fact-finding report, CPRM warned that the CZMPs approval of real estate development on the 6.11-km coastal stretch threatens fishing communities access to coastal areas as well as ecologically sensitive zones

22 Jun 2026 4:45 pm
India is now fourth largest economy, says govt.

The government says that with the GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the worlds fourth largest economy, it says that the country is poised to displace Germany from the third rank with a projected GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

21 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Revised Kerala Budget: Space economy to get a fillip

Research institutions specialising in satellite technology will be established in the State

19 Jun 2026 7:20 pm
Kerala Budget bets on silver economy, launches elderly welfare initiatives

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says a comprehensive Silver Economic Policy will be formulated and executed, incorporating eldercare services, retirement infrastructure, innovations in geriatric healthcare, and elderly entrepreneurship

19 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Emerging as Maharashtras Next Real Estate Hub

Paithan Road and Beed Bypass Positioned as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagars Most Promising Real Estate Corridors Amid Industrial Expansion and Infrastructure Growth: Liases Foras Report

15 Jun 2026 1:57 pm
India no longer a sleeping economy: Chandrababu Naidu courts investors on Singapore visit

The Chief Minister met Indias High Commissioner and venture capitalists, and pitched Andhra Pradeshs strengths in electronics and natural farming

15 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
H.D. Kumaraswamy says Bidadi township is a real estate project

Bidadi township was not in the interest of the State, but will help land mafia and land grabbers profit. The Janata Dal (Secular) will stand with the farmers and seek legal remedy against the project, says Union Minister for Heavy Industries

14 Jun 2026 3:57 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman urges BJP cadres to fight opposition misinformation campaign on economy with facts and figures

The economy grew by 7.8% in the last quarter of 2025-26 when the West Asia crisis started as against 7.7% average growth in the year

13 Jun 2026 7:23 pm
Parandur airport crucial for State to achieve $1.5 trillion economy: experts

It will not only improve connectivity but also attract investments, support exports, and prove citys global competitiveness. An airport must be viewed not only as a transport hub, but also as a strategic economic asset, they say at a panel discussion

13 Jun 2026 12:56 am