Economic Times
India's imported inflation reached a 13-month high in September 2024, increasing by 2%. Key contributors include rising prices of gold, oils, and chem
1729149208 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Indian conglomerates plan to invest $800 billion in the next decade. Most funding will go to existing businesses, but 40% will target new sectors like
1729133762 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The ministry of road transport and highways will directly award halted projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana. Projects under `1,000 crore will be award
1729107168 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's net oil and gas import bill rose by 20% to $69 billion in the first half of the fiscal year due to rising consumption and stagnant domestic pr
1729103629 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The worsening diplomatic ties between India and Canada, the previous year's largest pulse supplier, are unlikely to increase pulse prices for Indian c
1729103435 Economy - 2 weeks ago
A group of ministers decided not to extend the GST compensation cess to new items until determining its future post-March 2026. The panel, led by Unio
1729103414 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Increasing the minimum support price for rabi crops will have a minimal effect on retail inflation. Economists estimate a slight rise in Wholesale Pri
1729102722 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The government raises MSP by up to 5% for seven rabi crops for the 2025-26 season. Mustard and rapeseed see the highest increase, followed by lentils
1729102254 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Leading economist Jagdish Bhagwati asserts that this is the Indian century under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, urging for cautious optimism. He
1729101770 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's merchandise exports grew marginally in September after two months of decline, driven by engineering, chemical, and electronic goods. Despite g
1729101496 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Most Indian execs say IT infra 'best-in-class' but only half of them trust risk preparedness: Report
Indian executives believe their IT infrastructure is top-notch, but only half are confident it can tackle future challenges, according to the 2024 Kyn
1729098401 Economy - 2 weeks ago
China is now India's top import source with USD 56.29 billion in shipments from April to September this fiscal. The US is the leading export destinati
1729084753 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India is expediting FTA talks with Australia, aiming for a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement before Australia's 2024 elections. Current bil
1729083666 Economy - 2 weeks ago
State government's capital expenditure (capex) is expected to grow by 13 percent in FY’25, slowing down from 19 percent in FY'23-24 due to a slower
1729082889 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet has approved the Varanasi-Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) multi-tracking project costing Rs 2,642 crore. Ke
1729079556 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The central government has instructed its departments to address pensioners' grievances within 21 days or provide interim replies if more time is need
1729074956 Economy - 2 weeks ago
In a major step to ensure fair prices for farmers and stabilize market rates for consumers, the government has approved ₹35,000 crore for the PM Ann
1729073860 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The GoM on GST discussed merging compensation cess with GST. States suggested no new items should be added during this transition. Compensation cess e
1729073315 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Rabi Cops MSP Increase: The Union Cabinet has approved new Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops for the 2025-26 season. Wheat MSP is increased by Rs
1729072704 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The Central government announced a 3 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance. It approved the construction of the Varanasi-Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitr
1729072276 Economy - 2 weeks ago