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India isn't at war with Iran or the Middle East, but it's our domestic currency that's going ballistic
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (381+ words) On Wednesday, the Indian rupee plunged to a historic low of 96. 96, dangeroulsy skirting the 97-level against the dollar. It has weakened over 6% since the Iran war began on February 28, lost nearly 7. 8% so far in 2026 and about 13% y-o-y. Going by the…...
Public consultation launched on framework for valuing knowledge and innovation sectors
1+ week, 1+ day ago (310+ words) According to the Ministry, the initiative is a "novel initiative" as there is no comparable precedent available for such a framework, and therefore it requires the involvement of experts and stakeholders from multiple sectors. The Ministry said a Technical Advisory…...
World Economic Forum says AI is transforming venture capital economics
1+ week, 1+ day ago (280+ words) New Delhi: The World Economic Forum has highlighted that Artificial Intelligence is not just another venture sector but a force rewriting how companies are built, scaled and financed. "When AI can replicate core product functionality in weeks, the competitive advantages…...
West Asia conflict may slow India's growth: S&P-Crisil
2+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) West Asia conflict may slow India's growth, flags S&P Global-Crisil report'Edex Live New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): The ongoing West Asia conflict has emerged as "the biggest test of India's resilience in recent years," with the "largest energy shock…...
IMF sees India holding steady amid energy crisis, but risks are building
2+ week, 4+ day ago (388+ words) Edex Live New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): India has some policy space to navigate the ongoing global energy shock, supported by stable inflation and calibrated fiscal measures, Krishna Srinivasan, Director, Asia and Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund, said…...
India to roll out city-level statistical reports for major urban centres
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (282+ words) New Delhi: National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mo SPI), has proposed to develop dedicated city-level statistical reports for 47 'million-plus' cities to bridge critical data gaps and support informed decision-making at all levels of…...
Corporate revenue growth to slow to 88. 5% in Q1 FY27: Report
3+ week, 6+ day ago (307+ words) Mumbai: India Inc is estimated to have recorded 8. 59 per cent year-on-year (Yo Y) revenue growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), driven by strong volume momentum in automobiles and white goods after GST rate rationalisation in September 2025, a report said on…...
India's infra bet: 50% growth forecast across key sectors
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (10+ words) Edex Live...
Minister Savitha inspires youth to build businesses, not seek jobs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) VIJAYAWADA: BC Welfare Minister S Savitha has called on youth to emerge as entrepreneurs and generate employment for fellow unemployed youngsters. Addressing a one-day awareness seminar on opportunities for EWS in MSME parks at Nagarjuna University on Wednesday, she said…...
Debt and deficits weigh on AP as It ranks 17th in Fiscal Health Index 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (739+ words) VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh's fiscal health has slipped to its lowest point in a decade, with the state scoring 23. 1 in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026 and ranking 17th among the 18 major states in the country. The score reflects a state struggling to…...