Indians spending less on food, more on discretionary items MUMBAI: Indians are spending less on food, particularly staples like rice and wheat, and more on discretionary items... Published 25 Feb, 2024 10:24am
Markets India aims to collect $1.7bn from online gambling tax in FY25 NEW DELHI: Indian expects to collect up to 140 billion rupees ($1.7 billion) in goods and services tax (GST) next... Published 03 Feb, 2024 03:54pm
Business & Finance India yet to see significant improvement in debt affordability: Moody’s MUMBAI: India has not seen significant improvement in debt affordability to justify a rethink on the country’s... Published 01 Feb, 2024 02:47pm
Business & Finance India plans to spend $134bn on infrastructure, narrow fiscal gap NEW DELHI: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday unveiled plans to spend nearly $134 billion on... Published 01 Feb, 2024 02:35pm
World India’s Modi likely to lay out modest economic manifesto in pre-election budget NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will present its final budget on Thursday before... Published 01 Feb, 2024 11:54am
World India’s economic growth sustainable, inflation falling: govt report NEW DELHI: India’s economy will sustain growth momentum quarter on quarter after it beat expectations in... Published 29 Dec, 2023 10:29pm
Markets Indian shares set to open at new record highs for third session BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes are set to open at fresh record highs for the third session in a row on... Published 06 Dec, 2023 09:39am
Print India to be world’s third-largest economy by 2030: S&P BENGALURU: India will remain the fastest-growing major economy for at least the next three years, setting it on... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
World Indian economy to exceed growth estimates after strong Q2 beat MUMBAI: The Indian economy is projected to grow at a 6.7% -7% rate in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, several... Published 01 Dec, 2023 12:24pm
World India’s fiscal deficit at 8.04trn rupees in April-Oct NEW DELHI: India’s fiscal deficit for the first seven months of the financial year that started April 1 was 8.04... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53pm
Business & Finance India’s August industrial output rises at fastest pace in more than a year NEW DELHI: India’s industrial output in August grew at the fastest pace in more than a year on the back of strong... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:54pm
Sports Cricket crazy fans set to add a kicker to India’s economy as World Cup begins MUMBAI: Match tickets selling for up to 50,000 Indian rupees ($600) a pop. Flights to get to a venue. Hotel... Updated 06 Oct, 2023 11:54am
World World Bank maintains India current fiscal year growth forecast at 6.3% NEW DELHI: The World Bank on Tuesday maintained its forecast for India’s economic growth for the current fiscal year... Published 03 Oct, 2023 12:20pm
Markets India’s September goods and services tax receipts rise 10% y/y MUMBAI: India’s September goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 10% from a year ago to 1.63 trillion rupees... Published 01 Oct, 2023 05:31pm
Markets India says rising oil prices a concern, but economic outlook ‘bright’ NEW DELHI: Rising oil prices are a concern for the Indian economy but its outlook remains bright after better... Published 22 Sep, 2023 12:10pm
Business & Finance India central bank says stabilising core inflation shows easing price pressures MUMBAI: The Indian central bank sees stabilising core inflation, which excludes food and fuel prices, as a sign of... Published 18 Sep, 2023 05:37pm
Business & Finance India’s finance minister optimistic 10.5pc economic growth target achievable NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism, in interview published on Friday, that India ... Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am
World India Aug factory activity hits 3-month high, but hiring slows BENGALURU: India’s factory growth accelerated at the fastest pace in three months in August, driven by strong growth... Published 01 Sep, 2023 10:38am
World India’s inflation to keep steady, growth on track Indian inflation will remain steady in coming months, despite short-term rises in the prices of certain food items,... Published 30 Aug, 2023 11:47am
World Inflation hurting Modi, but still likely to win India’s 2024 polls: survey NEW DELHI: Indian voters are growing unhappy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government due to high inflation... Published 25 Aug, 2023 04:11pm
World S&P sees Indian economy growing by average 6.7% to 2031 amid short-term challenges NEW DELHI: S&P Global on Thursday projected the Indian economy to grow by an average annual rate of 6.7% to... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:57pm
World India’s April-May fiscal deficit touches 11.8% of annual target NEW DELHI: India’s fiscal deficit for the first two months in the financial year that started April 1 touched... Published 30 Jun, 2023 05:06pm
Markets Indian rupee closes down; forward premiums hover around 2023-lows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed lower on Tuesday, weighed by broad strength in the U.S. dollar and associated... Updated 30 May, 2023 03:50pm
Business & Finance India central bank says FY23 net income up; forex gains help MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) earned 2.35 trillion rupees ($28.4 billion) in net income for the fiscal... Published 30 May, 2023 12:12pm
Markets Financials power Indian shares; Nifty 50 in overbought zone BENGALURU: Indian shares advanced on Monday, led by an uptick in financials while improved global cues due to a... Updated 29 May, 2023 03:56pm
World India to push back against ‘agenda-driven’ global ranking firms: Modi advisor NEW DELHI: India plans to push back against “agenda-driven”, “neo-colonial” country rankings produced by global... Published 26 May, 2023 09:15pm
Opinion ‘Learning From Others’—III India is under a regular five-year plan, which is based on well researched and informed decisions. Priorities there... Updated 25 May, 2023 07:23am
Opinion ‘Learning From Others’—II In Pakistan we do not appreciate the fact that we have lived beyond our means’ for far too long at our own peril.... Updated 24 May, 2023 06:49am
Markets Policy barriers, bureaucracy could slow pace of investment in India: Moody’s MUMBAI: The pace of investment in India’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors could decrease due to slower... Published 23 May, 2023 05:52pm
Markets India to allow duty free imports of sunoil, soyoil until June MUMBAI: India on Thursday clarified that duty-free imports of soyoil and sunflower oil shipped before March 31 would... Published 11 May, 2023 01:46pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points