Near-term, mild shocks manageable, Govt tells House panel
States spent increasing amounts on unconditional cash transfers and other committed expenses, leaving less room for productive capital investment. With…
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Retail inflation rises to 19-month high of 4.45% in July
Aditi Nayar, chief economist, ICRA, said that CPI inflation is likely to rise to 4.7% in August, then cross the…
Food inflation rises to 5.52% in July
Despite the rise in food inflation, prices of potato (-16.56%), peas (-5.27%), and tomato (-4.59%) declined in July 2026 on…
India vs Bangladesh: Who is really better off? GDP per capita tells only part of the story
The central question is not which country ranks ahead on one per-capita measure. It is how effectively each converts economic…
Monsoon sowing recovers: UBS weighs El Nino risk Vs rural resilience amid $20 billion cash transfers
Rural demand likely to stay resilient in FY27 despite monsoon risks: UBS. (Image: AI generated) El Nino and price hike…
Gujarat’s power push hits a land-value wall
Gujarat Farmers Reject Revised Compensation Rules as Protests Against High-Voltage Power Lines Intensify More than two months into Gujarat farmers’…
Why Fitch still rates India at ‘BBB-‘ despite its growth outpacing rating peers
Fitch's assessment of external finances is nonetheless favourable. Fitch Ratings affirmed India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook…
Assam has weakest completion record, Bihar strongest among large states: What MPLADS funds data suggests
The question sought details of funds allocated, released and utilised, including unspent balances. Less than half the money allocated under…
Direct tax collections jump 23%, exceed Budget pace
India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Jump 23.1% to ₹8.11 Lakh Crore Driven by Strong PIT and STT Growth India’s direct…
BRICS nations discussing linking of payment systems: Governor
The BRICS group of nations are discussing the possibility of linkages between their respective fast payment systems and central bank…