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Economic Survey: Health expenditure grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday noted that health expenditure in the country grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25.

Jan 31, 2025

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth at 6.3 to 6.8 per cent for 2025-26

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday pegs India's real GDP growth in 2025-26 between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent, "keeping in mind the upsides and downsides to growth".

Jan 31, 2025

Chidambaram Releases 'Real State of the Economy 2025' Report

"Every second young Indian is jobless": Congress report reveals startling economic realities

The 'Real State of the Economy 2025' report projects India's GDP growth at 6.4%, warning of a 'middle-income trap'. It highlights a severe employment crisis, with youth unemployment at 45.4%, and a decline in household incomes.

Jan 31, 2025

National Critical Minerals Mission to cut dependence on imports, support Net Zero goal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the National Critical Minerals Mission, approved by the Cabinet, aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic value chains and support India's 'Net Zero by 2070' goal.

Jan 30, 2025

Digital payments across India record double-digit jump year-on-year: RBI

Digital payments across India recorded a double-digit jump of 11.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) as on September 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) index that measures the adoption of online transactions, according to a Central Bank statement.

Jan 30, 2025

India's largest Live Art_ 500 artists, 30 art forms, 20 epic versions, touring 180 countries

Bhaav 2025 recap: A grand celebration of India's cultural diversity [Watch]

Bhaav-The Expressions Summit 2025 was a grand celebration of India's rich cultural heritage, a platform for artists to perform, learn, and go within, and a testament to the power of art in uniting people and transcending boundaries.

Jan 29, 2025

RBI likely to go for steps to spur growth in February monetary policy review: Jefferies

The RBI's monetary policy committee meeting scheduled for February is likely to spring some positive surprises with a growth-favoured approach, according to brokerage firm Jefferies.

Jan 29, 2025

Each rupee invested in India's highways has led to Rs 3 rise in GDP: IIM-Bangalore study

Each rupee invested in India's highways led to Rs 3 rise in GDP: IIM-Bangalore study

Investments made in India's highways sector have translated to a more than three-fold increase in the country's GDP due to the multiplier effect resulting from the creation of more jobs and incomes in the economy, according to an IIM-Bangalore study.

Jan 29, 2025

India's economic growth expected to accelerate in 2nd half of 2024-25: Report

Union Budget 2025 to act as catalyst for India's $5 trillion economy goal

India's goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy calls for policies that promote sustainable and inclusive growth and the Union Budget 2025-26 can act as a catalyst for growth while ensuring equity and efficiency in the economy.

Jan 29, 2025

India Inc. pegs GDP growth at 6.5-6.9 pc for 2025-26: FICCI pre-Budget survey

India Inc. is optimistic about the growth prospects of the economy and wants the Union government's thrust on capital expenditure (Capex) to continue in the Union Budget 2025-26, according to a survey released by apex business chamber FICCI

Jan 28, 2025

RBI may begin rate easing cycle with 25 bps cut, add durable liquidity: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley on Tuesday said that it expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commence the rate easing cycle with a 25-bps rate cut, reflecting the current domestic growth-inflation dynamics.

Jan 28, 2025

PMAY holds key to affordable housing for millions

Anarock Chairman Stresses on PMAY Accessibility Boost

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban) scheme has sanctioned 118.64 lakh homes since 2015, with a financial commitment of nearly Rs 200,000 crore. Anuj Puri, Chairman of the Anarock Group, emphasized the need to increase the accessibility of PMAY and raise awareness about the scheme.

Jan 28, 2025

India's major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's major ports record 3.2% rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's 12 major ports, owned by the Central government, handled 72.2 million tonnes of cargo in December, recording a 3.22 per cent growth over the same month of the previous year.

Jan 28, 2025

UPI's share in India's digital payments surged to 83%: RBI report

The share of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India's digital payments has surged from 34 per cent in 2019 to an impressive 83 per cent in 2024, with a remarkable CAGR (cumulative average growth rate) of 74 per cent over the last five years, according the RBI's payment system report.

Jan 28, 2025

Adani Wilmar clocks 105 pc profit jump in Q3, revenue rises 31 pc

Adani Wilmar saw its stock rising on Monday after the company reported a 105 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 410.57 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 201 crore in the same quarter last year.

Jan 27, 2025

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