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The BJP's significant win in the Maharashtra assembly elections is predicted to cause a surge in the stock market, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the government's economic policies. Experts believe this decisive victory will lead to stabi...

India's Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, cautioned Indian businesses against relying on a weak currency to boost exports. He emphasized that while a weaker currency can make exports cheaper, it shouldn't replace productivity and innovat...

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pledged the government's full support to industries that create jobs in the state. He highlighted Karnataka's resources, including its educational institutions and energy self-sufficiency. Shivakumar pra...

India's economic growth is expected to moderate to 6.5% in the second quarter. This is due to heavy monsoon rains and weaker corporate margins. However, government capital expenditure and kharif sowing have shown positive growth. The industrial sect...

Trump and Modi are focusing on manufacturing to boost their economies. However, historical trends suggest that this approach is likely to fail in developed countries like the US. While India has potential in this sector, its progress is hindered by ...

India's Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, cautioned that the country needs to brace for potential increases in US tariffs and a slowdown in global export growth under the Trump administration. While acknowledging the challenges posed by ...

India's Chief Economic Advisor, G Anantha Nageswaran, stated that excessive support for private transport and flawed agricultural policies are contributing to severe pollution levels in Delhi. He emphasized the urgency of addressing visible issues l...

Alpha Alternatives Fund Advisors has secured $450 million in the first close of its inaugural infrastructure fund, aiming to raise a total of $750 million. The fund will invest in Indian road assets, including a strategic partnership with Dilip Buil...

India's Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, has called for interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth, sparking a debate about the central bank's focus on inflation. Goyal argues that food inflation should be excluded from policy rate decisions, a...

India's Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran underscored the importance of enhancing India's investment appeal through internal economic reforms, focusing on deregulation and supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to es...

India's job market is showing growth, but the focus should be on job quality as AI reshapes the landscape. Evidence suggests job creation is not a concern, but the nature of these jobs is crucial. While concerns exist about unemployment figures, rur...

The Union Government is set to make critical decisions on four major appointments, starting with a new Comptroller and Auditor General in November. Reappointments for the RBI Governor, Chief Economic Adviser, and SEBI Chairperson are also under cons...

ISRO Chairman S. Somanathan emphasized the necessity of technological advancements and product development for India's transformation into a developed economy. He lauded Elon Musk's space innovations and highlighted India's progress, urging continuo...

India's inflation is moderating, but the Reserve Bank of India remains vigilant to risks from unexpected events. Governor Shaktikanta Das stated that the central bank aims to align inflation to 4% and keep it close to the target. The financial secto...

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan opposes excluding food prices from headline inflation, stressing it undermines public trust. He supports targeting a consumer-based basket to better reflect inflation expectations. Rajan critiques suggestions from ...

The Indian economy is projected to grow at a rate of 6.5-7 per cent in the current financial year, according to Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. He highlighted that the post-COVID recovery is solidified due to prudent fiscal and monetary...

Chief economists express cautious optimism about the global economy, highlighting India's strong performance in South Asia. The World Economic Forum's survey points to easing inflation and robust global commerce but raises concerns over elevated deb...

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran stated that the Federal Reserve's rate cut could have a positive impact on the global economy. However, he noted that its effect on India would be marginal. Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth echoed thi...

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran emphasized the need for banks to adapt to changing customer preferences and market dynamics. Speaking at an event by Indian Bank, he highlighted agriculture's role in economic growth and praised the bank's...