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  Trump administration presses NATO allies to boost defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP

  World | May 13, 2025 23:24 IST

  The Trump administration is pressuring NATO allies to boost defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, ahead of a key summit in June.

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  CM Yogi says Uttar Pradesh emerged as growth engine by contributing to country's development

  Uttar Pradesh | April 14, 2025 15:46 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the recent growth to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. "Uttar Pradesh is no more an ailing state. It is now the second biggest state in terms of economy," he said.

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  RBI Monetary Policy: Central bank downgrades 2025-26 GDP forecast to 6.5% from 6.7%

  Business | April 09, 2025 10:53 IST

  RBI Monetary Policy: The central bank has also lowered FY26 consumer price index or CPI inflation projection to 4 per cent from 4.2 per cent projected earlier.

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  How Assam became India's 3rd fastest-growing state with 7.94% GDP growth: CM Sarma reveals

  Assam | April 08, 2025 16:43 IST

  Assam has become India's third fastest-growing state with a 7.94% GDP growth rate, driven by pro-investor policies and significant investments in infrastructure, institutions, and individuals, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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  India Q3 GDP Data FY25: GDP grows at 6.2 per cent in October-December quarter

  Business | February 28, 2025 17:23 IST

  India Q3 GDP Data FY25: The NSO, in its second advance estimate of national accounts, pegged the country's growth at 6.5 per cent for 2024-25.

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  Budget 2025: From GDP to fiscal deficit to GST, here are key numbers to be watched

  Budget | January 30, 2025 16:51 IST

  Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her 8th consecutive budget. Key updates on fiscal deficit, GDP growth, tax relief for the middle class, capex, and disinvestment targets.

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  GDP growth slows to 6.4 per cent for 2024-25, down from 8.2 per cent in previous year: Govt Data

  Business | January 07, 2025 16:46 IST

  India's GDP growth rate is projected to slow to 6.4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25, down from the 8.2 per cent recorded in 2023-24, as per government data. The decline is attributed to global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges.

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  India achieves USD 1 trillion in FDI milestone | Top FDI sources and sectors

  Business | December 13, 2024 14:26 IST

  India hits USD 1 trillion in FDI inflows since 2000. Mauritius, Singapore, and the US lead investments. Explore the key sectors and reforms driving growth.

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  Sanjay Malhotra to assume office as 26th RBI Governor amid inflation concerns today

  Business | December 11, 2024 7:06 IST

  IAS officer Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the 26th RBI Governor, succeeding Shaktikanta Das. With inflation at 6.2 per cent and GDP growth slowing, Malhotra faces critical decisions on India’s monetary policy.

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  SBI forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.3 pc, lower than RBI's projection for financial year 2025

  Business | December 07, 2024 14:34 IST

  The current downward revision to 6.6 per cent for FY25 reflects the RBI's acknowledgement of potentially missing earlier projections by a significant margin.

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  Rahul Gandhi slams govt over decline in India's GDP growth, calls for economic reforms

  India | December 01, 2024 21:07 IST

  Rahul Gandhi criticizes India's economic slowdown, highlighting rising inflation, stagnant wages, and unequal growth and urging urgent reforms for inclusive prosperity.

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  India’s exports fall by 9.3 per cent in August, imports rise by 3.3 per cent

  Business | September 17, 2024 16:13 IST

  India's exports witnessed a sharp decline of 9.3% in August 2024, falling to USD 34.71 billion compared to the same period last year. The drop reflects challenges faced by the export sector amidst global economic uncertainties.

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  India's GDP grows at 6.7 per cent in April-June quarter in FY2024-25

  Business | August 30, 2024 18:40 IST

  India remains the fastest-growing major economy, as China's GDP growth in the April-June quarter was 4.7 per cent. The economy grew by 7.2 per cent in 2022-23 and 8.7 per cent in 2021-22, according to official data.

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  Bangladesh's inflation reaches 12-year high to 11.66 per cent in July, GDP expected to decline

  Business | August 13, 2024 16:38 IST

  An interim government was formed in Bangladesh after the fall of the Hasina-led government, and its Chief Adviser, 84-year-old Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, announced the portfolios of his 16-member council of advisors last week.

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  Centre approves 8 high-speed road corridors worth over Rs 50,000 cr, PM hails infrastructure boost

  India | August 02, 2024 23:26 IST

  The Narendra Modi government has sanctioned eight major National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects, covering 936 km and costing Rs. 50,655 crore, to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity nationwide.

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  Gujarat to establish GRIT think-tank on Niti Aayog model: CM Bhupendra Patel

  Gujarat | July 27, 2024 16:59 IST

  Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announced the establishment of GRIT, a think-tank modelled after NITI Aayog, to drive state development. Presenting the 'Gujarat@2047 Roadmap,' Patel emphasised improving quality of life and economic growth.

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  Stage set for first Budget of Modi 3.0: Nirmala Sitharaman to present 7th Budget in row

  Budget | July 22, 2024 23:58 IST

  Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the first budget of Modi 3.0 in Lok Sabha, marking her seventh budget presentation. Prime Minister Modi emphasised the budget's significance in the "Amrit Kaal" journey towards a developed India by 2047.

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  Railway Budget 2024: Key investments to propel Indian Railways' infrastructure forward

  Budget | July 22, 2024 19:26 IST

  Railway budget 2024: Key investments include increased funding for network expansion, high-speed rail projects like the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, and safety upgrades such as track renewal and advanced signalling systems.

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  IMF upgrades India's GDP forecast to 7 per cent for 2024-25

  Business | July 16, 2024 19:52 IST

  The IMF has upgraded India's GDP growth forecast to 7% for the fiscal year 2024–25, citing anticipated improvements in rural consumption. Despite maintaining global growth projections at 3.2%, the IMF cautioned about risks including inflation and trade tensions, urging prudent monetary policies.

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  Indian economy set for stable high growth amid Risks, says RBI's Shashanka Bhide

  Business | June 30, 2024 14:07 IST

  The current official estimate of GDP growth in 2023-24 is 8.2 per cent, accelerating from 7 per cent in the preceding year. Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India pegged the GDP growth rate for FY25 at 7.2 per cent.