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Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise at the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. Dev said the currency had faced pressure due to global uncertainties, including the recent conflict between the United States ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) The Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that the Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise around the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. He also said that India must sustain 7-8 per cent growth and reforms to achieve developed nation status by 2047, ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's headline CPI could rise to between 4.5 and 4.8 per cent from a base case of about 4 per cent, and RBI's April policy is likely to keep rate changes on hold in a cautious tone, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Yes Bank said GDP growth is expected to moderate to about 7 per cent with downside risks if the US-Iran war persists. "Growth has remained resilient so far, supported by domestic demand - both private consumption demand and government's ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 7 (PTI) Indian National Lok Dal patron Sampat Singh on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP government in Haryana alleging gross fiscal management by the present dispensation. Singh, a former Haryana finance minister, alleged gross fiscal mismanagement by the Nayab Singh Saini government and betrayal of the trust of the people of the state. "The BJP says one thing and does another. The government is merely engaging in event management," he said. "During his budget speech on March 2, ...Read More >
She was speaking at an event organised by the NIPFP) here. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India has fiscal space to support sectors hit by the West Asia crisis, says Sitharaman * She said RBI has room to cut interest rates amid global economic challenges * Monetary Policy Committee will announce interest rate stance on Wednesday, the minister said Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Mo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government's prudent fiscal management over the last decade has created room for the RBI to cut rates and allow the Centre to offer targeted support to affected sectors."It is also important to note that a good public finance policy improves the counter-cyclical capacity of fiscal policy - especially the ability to 'lean against the wind' in economic downturn. Today, many countries with high debt and large deficits have no room to ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's strong fiscal position and robust foreign exchange reserves provide the Reserve Bank of India with more policy flexibility, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, the Finance Minister said: "India has fiscal space with room to maintain the government's capex programme, room for the RBI to cut rates and room to offer targeted support to affected sectors. This is the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said fiscal prudence has given the government enough room to push capex and support sectors impacted by the West Asia crisis. Besides, she said the Reserve Bank can go in for further rate cut to deal with the emerging situation. Highlighting the importance of a good public finance policy in challenging times, the Finance Minister said, it improves the counter-cyclical capacity , especially the ability to 'lean against the win ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The overall liabilities of the Union government increased during 2024-25 mainly due to an increase in public debt, CAG said in a report on Thursday. "Internal debt and external debt increased by 8.35 per cent and 9.83 per cent, respectively, compared to 2023-24. At the end of FY 2024-25, internal debt stood at Rs 1,59,25,949 crore and Market loans, its primary component, accounted for 69.96 per cent of the total internal debt," CAG report tabled in Parliament said. Capit ...Read More >
Minister for Finance Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) said the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin-led government's visionary and long-term outlook, new industrial policies, and robust fiscal management have helped Tamil Nadu achieve new heights in its economic growth rate. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Thennarasu said, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices increased from ₹26.88 lak ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that India is working towards securing 25 per cent of global trade in the coming years. India is working towards securing 25 per cent of global trade in the coming years by building on its strong macroeconomic foundations, resilient growth trajectory and rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Finance Minister was addressing the India Economic Conclave in Delhi on Wednesday. Advertisement ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that reducing the country's debt-to-GDP ratio will be the "core focus" for the government in the next financial year (2026-27). Speaking at a media event here, Sitharaman stressed that it is crucial to bring down the debt-to-GDP ratio, which crossed 60 per cent during the Covid period. "It is already coming down, but we need to reduce it further, and this will be a core focus in the next financial year," t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 ( UNI) India is working towards securing 25 per cent of global trade in the coming years by building on its strong macroeconomic foundations, resilient growth trajectory and rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Finance Minister was addressing the India Economic Conclave in Delhi on Wednesday. She said the global economic landscape is undergoing a major shift, with trade increasingly getting weaponised through tariff restri ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India needs to be cautious towards stablecoins, as they pose significant macroeconomic risk while serving no purpose that fiat money cannot, the Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor, T. Rabi Sankar, said on Friday. Stablecoins gained global prominence after the U.S. passed a law to create a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens, boosting their popularity and pushing the global market cap of such tokens above $300 billion. India has diverged from large global and ...Read More >
India's economic future depends on strong investment. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) proposes the Union Budget 2026-27 boost public spending and private sector investment. CII suggests tax credits and easier compliance for businesses. They also recommend attracting foreign capital through an NRI Investment Promotion Fund. Simpler borrowing rules and a single-window system for foreign investments are also key. India's next phase of economic growth will depend on steady and strong inv ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) Industry lobby CII has proposed a comprehensive set of reforms for the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27 to drive sustained investment growth spanning public, private, and foreign investments and maintain India's momentum as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested increasing central capital expenditure by 12 per cent and capex support to states by 10 per cent in FY27; launching a Rs 150 lakh crore National I ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the policy rate unchanged in the current Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with a rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) being seen as a positive surprise, according to Bank of Baroda Economist Sonal Badhan. Speaking on the possible impact of such a move with ANI, Badhan noted that even if the RBI goes ahead with a 25 bps cut in October, the GDP forecast for FY26 is unlikely to see any revision. "Even if RBI decides to cut rat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the policy rate unchanged in the current Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with a rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) being seen as a positive surprise, according to Bank of Baroda Economist Sonal Badhan. Speaking on the possible impact of such a move with ANI, Badhan noted that even if the RBI goes ahead with a 25 bps cut in October, the GDP forecast for FY26 is unlikely to see any revision. "E ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday raised India's GDP growth by 40 bps to 6.7 per cent in 2025 from its earlier projection of 6.3 per cent in June -- driven by strong domestic demand and robust GST reforms. The OECD's latest 'World Economic Outlook' mentioned that in India, higher tariff rates will weigh on the export sector, but overall activity is anticipated to be supported by monetary and fiscal policy easing, "incl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Foreign capital inflows into India are likely to accelerate following S&P recent credit rating upgrade, which is also expected to lower borrowing costs for the country, said Sonal Badhan, Economist at Bank of Baroda (BoB). In both the short and long term, foreign capital inflows can be expected to be impacted positively, as the upgrade reaffirms trust in India ound fundamentals and growth momentum. We are likely to see higher FPI inflows this year and a decli ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: S&P Global Ratings on Thursday raised India's long-term sovereign credit rating to BBB from BBB-, citing stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, including economic resilience, sustained fiscal consolidation, and a policy environment conducive to controlling inflation. The upgrade moves India one notch higher within the investment-grade category, a shift that could lower borrowing costs and lift investor sentiment. S&P said continued reforms, fiscal discipline, and infrastructure invest ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BE ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Aug 1 (UNI) Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said today that the state has once again broken records in tax revenue growth, with Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections registering a net increase of 32.08 per cent in July 2025 compared to the same period last year. He stated that this robust performance is part of a consistent trend, with the state recording year-on-year and month-on-month growth in tax revenue for the past three and a half ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) India should negotiate a trade agreement with the US on its own terms, keeping in view the national interest, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev has said. Dev expressed hope that India will have an advantage over other countries on tariffs once the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are signed, and it would boost exports. "The overall approach of India is negotiating trade agreements with countries on its own terms and keeping in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) India should negotiate a trade agreement with the US on its own terms, keeping in view the national interest, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev has said. Dev expressed hope that India will have an advantage over other countries on tariffs once the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are signed, and it would boost exports. "The overall approach of India is negotiating trade agreements with countries on its own terms and keeping in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, despite geo-political tensions and trade policy uncertainties, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI, Dev further said that domestic growth will be driven by low inflation, resulting from good monsoon and benign interest rate regime, triggered by three back-to-back rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India ...Read More >
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India] July 15 (ANI): The tribal-dominated Dantewada district is all set to make its footprint visible in the high-octane sport of Thai Kick Boxing, as young athletes here have clinched medals in international as well as national events. With the support of the Chhattisgarh Government, the youth of Dantewada are sharpening their skills and preparing for Thai Kick Boxing events to be held in the country and overseas. As Dantewada moves on the path to becoming a hub for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The possibility of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in September remains open, but it will largely depend on how the labor market and inflation evolve, noted a recent report by Union Bank of India research. While the market anticipates some monetary easing later this year, the report mentioned that Fed has adopted a cautious and data-dependent stance in the face of growing uncertainty around tariffs and fiscal policy. Also Read | YouTube Standalone Premium Subscr ...Read More >
Kannur (Kerala) | Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday said that the government would not allow the "blending of religion with education" and reiterated that there would be no change in the revised school timings. Under the revised timetable, high school students (classes 8 to 10) will spend an extra 15 minutes in the morning and another 15 minutes in the afternoon on each working day except Fridays to help schools reach the required 1,100 instructional hours per year. How ...Read More >
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