Economic Growth

India’s growth story: FM Sitharaman says nation on track to be world’s third-largest economy; dismisses fears over bank privatisation

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India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy soon, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She highlighted the nation’s rapid economic transformation, fiscal discipline, ...

FY26 fiscal targets: Meeting estimates might be difficult; UBI report flags weak tax growth

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India’s FY26 fiscal targets face challenges as corporate and income tax collections lag behind expectations. Despite a robust capital expenditure push, the government’s reliance on ...

October GST collection up 4.6% to Rs 2 Lakh-crore despite tax cuts

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October GST collections reached ₹1.96 lakh crore, a 4.6% rise, marking the slowest growth this fiscal. This moderation is attributed to pre-GST sales pauses and ...

Domestic demand to drive H2 FY26 growth; festive sales, govt spending support economy

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India’s economy is poised for steady growth in the latter half of the financial year, driven by robust domestic consumption. Despite global trade uncertainties and ...

Economic transformation: India emerging as ‘global hub for services exports’

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India is rapidly becoming a global leader in services exports. Its services sector is growing faster than goods exports. This growth is driven by key ...

There is room to cut rates, but time isn’t right: RBI governor

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Navigating the Rate Maze: Is a Repo Rate Cut on the Horizon? The economic landscape feels a bit like a complex maze these days, doesn’t ...

JPMorgan’s $1.5 trillion plan: CEO Jamie Dimon plans to hire more experts; ‘just give us a call’

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JPMorgan Chase is launching a $1.5 trillion, 10-year initiative to bolster US industries vital for national security and economic growth. The bank will invest up ...

Direct tax collection: Net mop-up rises 6.3% to Rs 11.89 lakh crore; refunds dip

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Net direct tax revenue has grown 6.33% to over Rs 11.89 lakh crore by October 12, driven by robust corporate tax collections and reduced refund ...

At over Rs 3.1 lakh crore, road & railway ministries see record capex in April-September

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Revving Up India’s Infrastructure: A Look at Record Spending India’s infrastructure engine is humming, and the numbers tell a compelling story. For the first half ...

At over Rs 3.1 lakh crore, road & railway ministries see record capex in April-September

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Paving the Way: How India’s Infrastructure Boom is Changing the Game India’s infrastructure is undergoing a massive transformation, and the numbers tell a compelling story. ...