Economy
-
Emerging from 'very tough' 2nd wave, India keeps top global spot with 9.5% GDP growth
Business | October 12, 2021 20:28 ISTIndia’s growth projection released by the latest World Economic Outlook remains unchanged from its previous WEO (World Economic Outlook) update of July this summer but is a three-percentage point in 2021 and 1.6 percentage point drop from its April projections.
-
Indian economy has bottomed out; formal sector may get back to pre-Covid level by year-end: Montek
Business | September 23, 2021 19:45 ISTThe Indian economy grew by a record 20.1 per cent in the April-June quarter, helped by a very weak base of last year and a sharp rebound in the manufacturing and services sectors in spite of a devastating second wave of COVID-19 case.
-
Country's economy is booming after second COVID-19 wave, that's what we have read: Supreme Court
India | September 03, 2021 20:22 ISTThe bench said that petitioners are at liberty to seek remedy under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act), 2002.
-
Pakistan's economy heading in right direction: President Arif Alvi
World | September 02, 2021 14:26 IST"Business community played a significant role in the economic development of Pakistan and a number of steps have been taken to facilitate them, particularly during Covid," the Prez said.
-
Delta variant challenges China's costly lockdown strategy
World | August 05, 2021 14:35 ISTThe new infections, many in people who have already been vaccinated, have jolted global financial markets, which worry Beijing’s response might disrupt manufacturing and supply chains.
-
US economy grows at annualised 6.5% in Q2
World | July 30, 2021 10:06 ISTHowever, the 6.5 pc gain was considerably less than the 8.4 pc Dow Jones estimate, Xinhua news agency reported.
-
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates near zero amid inflation
World | July 29, 2021 7:19 IST"The path of the economy continues to depend on course of the virus. Progress on vaccinations will likely continue to reduce the effects of the public health crisis on the economy, but risks to the economic outlook remain," the Fed said in a statement after concluding a two-day meeting, Xinhua reported.
-
COVID 2nd wave may have more lasting damage on economy, exports to drive recovery: Moody's Analytics
Business | July 26, 2021 17:19 ISTIn India, where exports make up relatively small shares of the economy, high commodity prices have boosted the value of exports. This is one factor that helped reinvigorate India after its first devastating wave of COVID-19.
-
India's coal import rises over 20 per cent in May; import volumes may be subdued in ongoing monsoon
Business | July 11, 2021 10:26 ISTThe country had imported 16.54 MT of coal in May last fiscal, according to data compiled by mjunction Services.
-
COVID booster shot for Rajasthan's dying camel economy
India | July 11, 2021 9:02 ISTCamels have also emerged as saviours of schools in remote villages that are not connected by roads or do not have the luxury of internet connectivity.
-
COVID pandemic continues to weigh on economy, labour market: US Federal Reserve
World | July 10, 2021 12:53 IST"Over 1st half of 2021, progress on vaccinations has led to a reopening of the economy and strong economic growth, supported by accommodative monetary and fiscal policy," the Fed said in its semi-annual monetary policy report to Congress on Friday.
-
Pandemic-hit economy started to look up in late-May and early June: RBI Governor
Business | July 01, 2021 22:56 ISTReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said that the second wave of pandemic has taken grievous toll on India.
-
Second Covid wave derailed hospitality industry recovery: ICRA
Business | June 30, 2021 18:43 ISTSince mid-April, the industry has been affected by the pandemic-related lockdowns/restrictions on mobility by various states and increased wariness to travel due to fear of infection contagion, ICRA said in statement.
-
Key US inflation measure posts biggest increase since 1992
World | June 26, 2021 14:13 ISTThe so-called core personal consumption expenditure price index, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, jumped 3.4 per cent in May from a year ago, the largest 12-month increase since April 1992, Xinhua news agency quoted the Dept as saying on Friday.
-
COVID: Markets in Hyderabad reopen after Telangana govt lifts lockdown
News | June 20, 2021 13:42 ISTFollowing significant drop in the COVID-19 cases, Telangana government has lifted lockdown restrictions in the state from June 20. Government has decided to re-open all the educational institutes from July 01.
-
Master Plan of Delhi 2041: From creating 24-hour city with night-time economy to affordable housing
India | June 09, 2021 23:46 ISTThe draft of MPD-2041, which was put in the public domain on Wednesday for suggestions and objections, largely covers the policies of environment, economy, mobility, heritage, culture and public spaces among others.
-
Indian economy projected to grow at 8.3 per cent in 2021: World Bank
India | June 08, 2021 20:10 ISTIndia's economy, which is facing the heat of the second wave of coronavirus, has been projected to grow at 8.3 per cent in 2021, according to World Bank.
-
Economy in better shape this year as compared to 2020, says Revenue Secretary
Business | May 28, 2021 23:15 ISTRevenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj on Friday said the economy has not suffered as much this year amid the second wave of COVID-19 as compared to last year when there was complete lockdown.
-
Second COVID wave could spark greater uncertainty, govt will respond with fiscal steps if required:
India | April 18, 2021 12:54 ISTWhile acknowledging that present situation has become far more difficult than it was in past due to rising coronavirus infections, Kumar remained hopeful that India's economy will grow 11 per cent in current fiscal ending March 31, 2022.
-
Recovery is underway after worst global recession since World War II: IMF MD Georgieva
World | April 08, 2021 10:49 ISTIMF MD Georgieva said this is adding to exceptional and coordinated actions taken over the past year.
Top News
-
Malviya Nagar fire: Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj held, magisterial probe ordered | What we know so far
-
DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka's 18th CM, G Parameshwara sworn in as Deputy CM | Video
-
India gets fourth S-400 squadron from Russia: How this will strengthen air defence umbrella
-
Trinamool Congress splits in Bengal in big jolt to Mamata after Ritabrata Banerjee becomes LoP
Latest News
-
Chhattisgarh High Court Issues Landmark Ruling in Hari Shankar Tibrewal Case
-
Top 5 underperformers of IPL 2026
-
ENG vs NZ Test series Live: When and where to watch England vs New Zealand in India?
-
Malviya Nagar fire: 26 AC units found installed in hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj's lavish home | Video
-
Cabinet approves 144-km Khagaria-Purnia highway project: Check which Bihar districts to benefit
-
American couple reveals they spent Rs 10 lakh in 30 days in India: 'We were also surprised'
-
'Not all 92-year-olds want khichdi': Grandmother enjoys pizza and cold drink in adorable video
-
'You have to take some munchies with it': IndiGo flyer says she was denied 'just coffee' on flight
-
Doctor stunned after Rajasthan woman reveals she is pregnant with sixth child at 22
-
Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo saved from Eid al-Adha sacrifice in Bangladesh