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Report highlights India's shift from 'Fragile Five' to global growth engine
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (304+ words) New Delhi, Jun 27: India has undergone a remarkable economic and technological transformation over the past decade, evolving from being labelled one of the world's "Fragile Five" economies into a self-reliant global growth engine driven by financial sector reforms, manufacturing expansion…...
Goldman Sachs raises India's growth forecast to 6. 8% on lower oil prices and improved macro outlook
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (486+ words) New Delhi, Jun 26: Goldman Sachs has upgraded its outlook for the Indian economy, raising its GDP growth forecast for calendar year 2026 to 6. 8 per cent from the earlier estimate of 6. 5 per cent, citing lower global crude oil prices and an improved…...
Railways roll out 500 smart vending machines for free sanitary pads at 175 stations
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (232+ words) Daijiworld Railways roll out 500 smart vending machines for free sanitary pads at 175 stations Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi As part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Northern Railway, in partnership with Indus Towers, has installed 500 Io T-enabled vending machines…...
RBI likely to hold interest rates steady amid global economic uncertainties
3+ week, 6+ day ago (333+ words) New Delhi, May 31: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 5. 25 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concludes its three-day meeting on June 5, with policymakers likely to adopt a cautious…...
India to sustain 7%+ growth despite global risks, says chief economic adviser
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, May 3: India's economy is expected to maintain growth above 7% in the near term even amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran. Speaking on Saturday, Nageswaran said…...
IMF to cut global growth forecast; war-hit nations may receive up to $50 billion aid
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (363+ words) Daijiworld Media Network " Washington Washington, Apr 10: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to lower its global growth forecasts in the wake of the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of long-term economic damage despite a fragile ceasefire. IMF Managing Director…...
Centre retains 4% inflation target with 26% band for next five years
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (321+ words) Daijiworld Media Network " New Delhi New Delhi, Mar 26: The Central government on Wednesday notified a 4 per cent retail inflation target with a tolerance band of 2 percentage points on either side for a five-year period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The decision,…...
Hormuz shutdown pushes oil above $100 despite IEA emergency release
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (693+ words) Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai Dubai, Mar 16: Hundreds of oil tankers remain stranded on both sides of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz as Iran has effectively closed the waterway amid the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States, pushing…...
US loses 92, 000 jobs in February as unemployment rises to 4. 4%
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (571+ words) Daijiworld Media Network - Washington Washington, Mar 6: The United States economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February, with the unemployment rate rising to 4. 4 per cent, signalling possible weakening in the labour market and putting the Federal Reserve in a difficult position amid…...
Australia CPI holds at 3. 8% in January; RBA keeps focus on core inflation
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (13+ words) Daijiworld...