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Sh. Saurabh Garg Gross Domestic Product or GDP, is a way to measure the size and health of a countrys economy, more like a report card for a nation, it tells us how much the country is producing in terms of goods and services. When GDP is growing, it usually means businesses are producing more [] The post The Economy Through a New Lens: Understanding Indias GDP Base Revision appeared first on Northlines .

Modi Govts strong fiscal targets in 2026-27 face big threat due to escalation By R. Suryamurthy The renewed escalation between the United States and Iran has once again exposed a persistent weakness in Indias macroeconomic strategy: despite two decades of repeated oil shocks, New Delhi continues to treat West Asian instability as an [] The post Insulating Indias Economy from West Asias oil shocks in the event of US-Iran war appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Feb 15: The Jammu and Kashmir government is set to formulate a comprehensive Biotechnology Policy to position the Union Territory as a major contributor to Indias fast-growing bio-economy. The proposed policy seeks to build bio-manufacturing ecosystems by leveraging J-Ks rich biodiversity, medicinal plant wealth, and diverse agro-climatic zones, an official said. [] The post J&K plans to harness medicinal wealth Bio-economy potential appeared first on Northlines .

Returning after an exile of 17 years, he faces his toughest challenge now By T N Ashok After 17 years in London exile, Tarique Rahman is poised to become Bangladeshs next prime minister following his Bangladesh Nationalist Partys decisive victory in Thursdays elections a watershed moment that ends nearly two decades of political [] The post Bangladeshs PM designate Tarique Rahman has to revive a battered economy appeared first on Northlines .

Asserts deal benefits others, not UT; rules out apology amid Assembly Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday warned that the proposed IndiaUS trade deal could have serious repercussions for Jammu and Kashmirs traditional economy, particularly its horticulture and dry fruit sectors, asserting that the Union Territory stood to lose far more than [] The post IndiaUS Trade Deal may adversely impact J&K economy: CM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 5:Jammu and Kashmirs economy is projected to grow by 5.82 per cent in real terms in 202526, reflecting a steady post-pandemic recovery and improved fiscal management, according to theEconomic Survey Report 202526 tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. As per the report, the Union Territorys real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) [] The post J&K economy grows 5.82% in 202526: Economic Survey appeared first on Northlines .

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency reserves to temporarily protect the Rupees exchange value. In fact, Indian Rupees downturn vis--vis other major currencies has not adversely impacted the countrys impressive economic growth, at least for the [] The post Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now appeared first on Northlines .

Amitabh Kant Multiple shocks over the past five years have brought increased global volatility and uncertainty. 2025 has been markedby geopolitical fragmentation, trade uncertainty, supply chain realignments, and a battle for technological supremacy. Amidst this unsettled global environment, Indias macroeconomic stability stands out. Growth came in at 8.2% in the latest quarter, surpassing even the [] The post Reform, Resilience, and Resolve: Indias Economy in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Cooperation extends to mutually beneficial new sectors By K Raveendran Russian President Vladimir Putins visit has drawn attention for the way it reinforced a partnership shaped increasingly by economic interdependence and investment-driven priorities. The backdrop to this years summit made the outcome particularly notable, as both countries have expanded trade, diversified energy cooperation, and [] The post Economy pivot makes Putins Delhi visit all the more significant appeared first on Nort