Economic Times
High food inflation is a major concern in India, with the prices of tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (TOP) significantly impacting consumer price indice
India's wholesale inflation rose to 1.84% in September from 1.31% in August, driven by changes in the Wholesale Price Index covering primary articles,
Imported inflation in India's CPI has gradually increased since April 2024, contributing 0.5 percentage points by August 2024. With global prices risi
The Centre will evaluate the MGNREGS to enhance its effectiveness, with DMEO inviting bids for a six-month study. The consultancy involves extensive r
Imported inflation is gradually rising from a negative base, contributing 0.5 percentage points to the Consumer Price Index inflation since April 2024
The Indian government restricted the import of parts of gas-fuelled pocket lighters, effective immediately. Previously, these imports were unrestricte
The government has restricted the import of parts for pocket lighters to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce dependency on Chinese imports. This f
Punjab farmers blocked roads and railways protesting the slow procurement of paddy during the Kharif season. The agitation disrupted traffic in Ludhia
The Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), an attached office of NITI Aayog, has invited bids for evaluation of Mgnrega, 2005 and is ex
India is set to open the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan portal to the private sector this year to expedite infrastructure projects. The platform,
FEBI launched in Delhi to push FTA negotiations between India and Europe, fostering collaboration among over 100 European companies. German Ambassador
The government aims to give private sector access to the PM GatiShakti national master plan portal this year. Discussions are ongoing to identify sens
208 infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.39 lakh crore have been recommended under PM GatiShakti, enhancing coordination across ministries such as road
NABARD has sanctioned Rs 770 crore for the construction of two irrigation projects in Jharkhand, enhancing agricultural activities. These projects, in
India's industrial output dropped by 0.1% in August, marking the first contraction in 22 months due to an unfavourable base and declines in mining and
India may benefit from the US restricting investments in China, leading global companies to reduce exposure there. This shift could boost India's phar
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal criticized the EU's deforestation and CBAM regulations as unfair to Indian industries. He emphasize
The US remains the largest source of FDI in India, followed by Mauritius, Singapore, and the UK. FDI in India increased by 23.3 per cent in 2023-24, s
Net tax collections increased by over 18% year-on-year to Rs 11.25 lakh crore as of October 11. This includes Rs 4.94 lakh crore from corporate tax an
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) contracted by 0.1 per cent in August on an annual basis, following a 4.7 per cent growth in July. Mining,
