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India's retail inflation edges up to 3.2 per cent in February
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (178+ words) New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India's inflation rate, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, edged up to 3.21 per cent for February compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data…...
Explained: Key factors behind India’s rapid economic growth
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (423+ words) New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India has emerged as one of the most dynamic economic success stories of the 21st century, transforming from a developing nation into one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, a report has said." Over the past two…...
Stay calm, avoid panic amid global volatility from Middle East conflict: SEBI Chief
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (346+ words) Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday urged investors to stay calm and avoid panic-driven decisions as global financial markets face turbulence due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East." Securities…...
US loses 92,000 jobs in Feb as economy shows signs of weakness
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (437+ words) Washington, March 7 (IANS)The United States lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to data released by the Bureau of Labour Statistics, signalling potential weakness in the US economy. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 from the previous month, marking the third decline in…...
Home-cooked veg thali's price remains flat in Feb, non-veg thali cheaper by 3 pc
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (393+ words) New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian (veg) thali was flat (on-year) in the month of February, while a non-vegetarian (non-veg) thali declined 3 per cent, a Crisil Intelligence report showed on Friday." Despite a decline in the…...
Safe-haven assets likely to rally as Middle East tension deepens
1+ week, 1+ day ago (283+ words) New Delhi, March 4 (IANS)Safe'haven currencies, from the dollar to the yen and gold, are expected to rally and equity sentiment could worsen due to supply chain disruption amid escalation of the US-Iran war, a report said on Wednesday. The…...
MP projects over 11 pc GDP growth during FY 25-26, real growth over 8 pc, per capita income at Rs 1.7 lakh: Economic Survey
3+ week, 2+ day ago (489+ words) Bhopal, Feb 17 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government tabled the Economic Survey for 2025-26 in the state Assembly on Tuesday, presenting advance estimates that highlight strong economic performance and sectoral progress in the state....
India's GDP likely to grow 6.4 pc in FY27, fastest among G20 economies: Report
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (350+ words) New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) India's real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to expand 6.4 per cent in fiscal 202627 -- the fastest among G20 economies -- driven by strong domestic consumption and policy measures, a new report has said." The report from Moody's Ratings…...
India emerges as key engine of global growth: FM Sitharaman
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said India has emerged as one of the biggest drivers of global economic growth, highlighting an International Monetary Fund (IMF) chart shared by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk that shows India…...
'Pragmatic' Budget with capex focus, zero ‘fireworks’: Report
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Union Budget 202627 marked a "pragmatic approach" with "no fireworks," laying the groundwork for a stable mediumterm growth environment, without focusing on immediate catalysts for equity markets, a report has said." Global Brokerage Jefferies India in the…...