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Ahead of Budget 2026, PM Modi meets economists to seek inputs on key economic choices

Updated : Dec 30, 2025

PM Modi to meet economists today as Budget 2026 preparations enter final phase

The meeting forms part of the government’s ongoing pre-Budget exercise, aimed at weighing expert assessments before final economic decisions are taken for the next financial year

Delhi pollution: Searches for air purifiers jump amid worsening AQI

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Search for air purifiers jump 103% amid rising air pollution, shows report

Delhi led this increase, with a 134 per cent rise in air purifier searches compared to the same period in 2024.

China to pay interest on the digital yuan from January 1, says report

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

China to begin paying interest on its official digital currency: Report

China’s push comes as households have increased their savings and loan growth has weakened to record-low levels at commercial banks.

GDP estimates to include household debt and investment data from FY28

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Household debt, investment data to be included in measuring GDP from FY28: Report

The revised GDP framework will incorporate AIDIS 2019 data for dwelling repair and maintenance costs, replacing AIDIS 2013 used in the current series.

Assam emerged as the fastest-growing state economy, recording 45% growth.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

Top 10 fastest-growing major state economies in India over five years

RBI data shows that multiple state economies recorded solid real growth between FY20 and FY25, after adjusting for inflation.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), the number of LPG beneficiaries rose to about 10.35 crore as of December 1, 2025.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

India adds LPG users, pipelines and EV chargers in 2025

In natural gas, operational pipeline length rose to 25,429 km by June 2025, with another 10,459 km under construction. Under FAME-II, 8,932 EV charging stations were installed at fuel stations, while OMCs added over 18,500 chargers from internal resources

IMF data for 2025 shows China as the world’s largest surplus economy.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

Global trade winners and borrowers: What current account surpluses and deficits say about the global economy in 2025?

IMF data for 2025 shows China as the world’s largest surplus economy. Its surplus jumped from $293 billion in 2015 to $641 billion in 2025

Earlier, the Union Environment Ministry said there was no immediate threat to the Aravallis and that the hills remain well protected.

Updated : Dec 24, 2025

No new mining in Aravallis: Centre orders blanket ban across Delhi–Gujarat belt

In a fresh order issued on Wednesday, the ministry said the ban on new mining leases will apply uniformly across the Aravalli landscape, from Gujarat through Rajasthan and Haryana to the Delhi-National Capital Region.

RBI said it will purchase government securities worth Rs 2 lakh crore through OMOs in four tranches of Rs 50,000 crore each.

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

RBI to inject nearly Rs 3 lakh crore via OMOs to offset forex intervention impact

The central bank said it will purchase government securities worth Rs 2 lakh crore through OMOs in four tranches of Rs 50,000 crore each, scheduled for December 29, January 5, January 12 and January 22.

Japan's largest banking group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, is set to invest $4.4 billion to acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

We'll be able to grow the business much faster in the next 5 years: Umesh Revankar of Shriram Finance

Says there are no plans to convert the NBFC into a bank; MUFG deal gives comfort to plan for the long term

The rupee’s pressure is not driven by domestic factors alone.

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

Rupee at 100 in 2026? This key factor can push the Indian currency to three-digit mark

Rupee fall: Whether USD/INR nearing the 100 level is a real risk and, more importantly, how that risk can be managed.

India’s growth outlook has already strengthened after the economy recorded a higher-than-expected 8.2 percent expansion in the second quarter

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

Revised GDP series unlikely to shift growth estimates significantly, says MoSPI Secretary

A major methodological shift will be the adoption of double deflation across all sectors, a practice recommended by the IMF. By separately deflating output and input costs, the approach provides a more accurate measure of real value added, especially in sectors with complex supply chains.

The new GDP series with a base year of 2022-23 with updated data sources will be released on February 27 and will take care of the IMF’s concerns over the base year

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

GDP base revision to take care of IMF concerns and ‘C’ grade

MOSPI addressing issues related to the base year, double deflation and statistical discrepancies, working to meet SNA25 requirements

His comments come after the economy grew at 8.2% in the second quarter of the fiscal year, which was much higher than was expected, with some questioning the quality and reliability of the data.

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

CEA Anantha Nageswaran: 'We don’t hear too many murmurs when GDP data disappoints'

Refutes concerns on overstating of GDP growth, says informal sector in India may be overestimated

RBI data shows October FDI inflows at $6.54 billion, repatriations dominate the story

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

India's FDI inflows slip to $6.54 billion in October as repatriations deepen net outflow pressures

Gross foreign direct investment into India fell to $6.54 billion in October from $7.00 billion a month ago and $7.17 billion a year ago, according to the Reserve Bank of India

Core infra output rises 1.8% in November, down from 5.8% a year ago

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Core sectors rebound from October dip but grow only 1.8% in November

The November print, however, marked an improvement from October, when output across the eight core industries had contracted by 0.1 per cent.

India, Canada to soon start talks to revive FTA discussions

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

'ToR discussions soon': India, Canada set to reopen free trade talks

"We are soon going to launch discussions for the terms of reference with Canada also," says Piyush Goyal

Copper's demand has soared from data centres that power artificial intelligence

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

'Copper is set to explode': Supply shortages and the case for a multi-year rally

The copper market is expected to see a deficit of 124,000 tons this year and 150,000 tons next year, according to Reuters

Protecting farmers: Dairy and key agri products are excluded from New Zealand FTA

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Agriculture protected: What India kept out of the New Zealand FTA

While sensitive farm products have been kept out, New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on 100% of its tariff lines, providing duty-free access for all Indian exports.

India–New Zealand FTA: What the landmark trade pact means for exports, jobs and mobility

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

India–New Zealand FTA Explained: Zero tariffs, services access, 5,000 work visas, firm farm safeguards

The agreement spans goods, services, investment, agriculture and workforce mobility, while carefully protecting sensitive domestic sectors

PM Modi says FTA will scale partnership to new heights

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

'India welcomes over $20 bn investment': PM Modi hails New Zealand FTA, says stage set to double the trade

Under the pact, New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on 100% of its tariff lines, providing duty-free access for all Indian exports.

Economy

PM Modi to meet economists today as Budget 2026 preparations enter final phase

Search for air purifiers jump 103% amid rising air pollution, shows report

China to begin paying interest on its official digital currency: Report

Household debt, investment data to be included in measuring GDP from FY28: Report

Top 10 fastest-growing major state economies in India over five years

India adds LPG users, pipelines and EV chargers in 2025

Global trade winners and borrowers: What current account surpluses and deficits say about the global economy in 2025?

No new mining in Aravallis: Centre orders blanket ban across Delhi–Gujarat belt

RBI to inject nearly Rs 3 lakh crore via OMOs to offset forex intervention impact

We'll be able to grow the business much faster in the next 5 years: Umesh Revankar of Shriram Finance

Rupee at 100 in 2026? This key factor can push the Indian currency to three-digit mark

Revised GDP series unlikely to shift growth estimates significantly, says MoSPI Secretary

GDP base revision to take care of IMF concerns and ‘C’ grade

CEA Anantha Nageswaran: 'We don’t hear too many murmurs when GDP data disappoints'

India's FDI inflows slip to $6.54 billion in October as repatriations deepen net outflow pressures

Core sectors rebound from October dip but grow only 1.8% in November

'ToR discussions soon': India, Canada set to reopen free trade talks

'Copper is set to explode': Supply shortages and the case for a multi-year rally

Agriculture protected: What India kept out of the New Zealand FTA

India–New Zealand FTA Explained: Zero tariffs, services access, 5,000 work visas, firm farm safeguards

'India welcomes over $20 bn investment': PM Modi hails New Zealand FTA, says stage set to double the trade

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