Economic Times
Retail inflation for farm and rural labourers rose to 6.36% and 6.39% in September from 5.96% and 6.08% in August, as per the labour ministry. The CPI
1729610701 Economy - 2 weeks ago
As of March 2024, cash still accounts for 60 percent of consumer expenditure but is rapidly declining post-COVID. Digital payments, particularly UPI,
1729610170 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Gohpur-Numaligarh tunnel project is almost complete.
1729608778 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's cotton production for 2024-25 is expected to decrease by 7% due to reduced acreage and damage from excessive rainfall. Cotton imports are pred
1729606669 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The IMF has retained India's growth forecast at 7% for FY25. As the economy recovers, the pandemic-driven demand boost is fading. The forecast stands
1729602500 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The 58th IHGF Delhi Fair generated business enquiries worth Rs 3,500 crore. Buyers from 108 countries and over 3,000 exhibitors were involved. Notable
1729600626 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The Department of Finance's Joint Secretary stated that a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) could make insurance more affordable for customers
1729598166 Economy - 2 weeks ago
NPST reported a revenue surge of 142% in Q2 FY'25, tallying ₹68.91 crore, with a net profit rise of 264%. For the half-year of FY'25, revenue reache
1729597968 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's cotton output is expected to drop by 7.4% to 30.2 million bales in 2024/25 due to reduced planting area and excessive rainfall damage. This ma
1729593660 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The Reserve Bank of India added 13 more entities to its 'Alert List' of unauthorised forex trading platforms. This brings the total number of entities
1729589928 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The GST Authority for Advance Rulings - Rajasthan bench ruled that softy ice-cream mix's primary component is sugar, not milk. Thus, it attracts a GST
1729588079 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's 2024 monsoon, the heaviest since 2020, brought both relief and chaos. While aiding recovery from last year's drought, the excess rainfall dama
1729587355 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's central bank focuses on strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals and building foreign exchange reserves to counter global uncertainties, aimin
1729586680 Economy - 2 weeks ago
S&P Global Market Intelligence sees India growing at an average of 6.8% in FY 2024-25 and 6.6% in 2025-26, driven by easing inflation, favourable mons
1729586288 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's manufacturing sector growth has not benefited much from the US-China trade war. Other Asian countries like Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea ha
1729585457 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India's economy is projected to grow 7-7.2% in the current fiscal year due to strong government spending and increased manufacturing investments. Howe
1729582926 Economy - 2 weeks ago
The GST Council's GoM is considering moving 58 goods and 24 services, including luxury handbags, sunglasses, and cosmetic procedures, to a 28% GST sla
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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India is set to maintain its high growth rate and enhance its role in global growth. She urged America
1729533628 Economy - 2 weeks ago
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) has agreed to provide a loan of Rs 11,000 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development
1729532097 Economy - 2 weeks ago
India managed to import only 577 tonnes of Hilsa from Bangladesh despite an order for 2,420 tonnes due to a late import permit. The delay, caused by t
1729531083 Economy - 2 weeks ago