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Economic Survey flags services as backbone of growth, urges skills and inn
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India's services sector continues to be the main driver of economic growth, contributing over half of the country's Gross Value Added (GVA) and playing a critical role in employment generation, exports, and investment, noted the Economic Survey laid in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirma
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Bank credit to MSMEs remains robust amid policy push through guarantees, p
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In November 2025, bank credit to this sector increased by 21.8% compared to a 13% increase in November 2024. Within the MSME sector, the credit extended to the micro and small enterprises has registered an increase of 24.6% (YoY) in November 2025, up from 10.2% in November 2024, data rele
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Economic Survey 2025-26 flags labour market progress, poverty reduction an
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The survey notes that recent labour market indicators indicate improving employment conditions, driven by ongoing structural reforms. Monthly data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) show a largely stable labour market with seasonal variations, while quarterly averages indicate a
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With better fiscal health, fresh borrowings now used for past interest obl
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The Economic Survey of India tabled in Parliament on Thursday highlighted a steady improvement in the Centre's fiscal position, noting that fresh government borrowings are now increasingly being used to service past interest obligations rather than to finance current spending.
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Agoda Launches Agoda Impact Lab at ASEAN Tourism Forum
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Manila [Phillippines], January 29: Digital travel platform Agoda has announced the launch of Agoda Impact Lab, a pioneering initiative aimed at unlocking the future of travel and technology in Asia. The Lab, launched at ASEAN Tourism Forum, will serve as a launch pad for innovation and value
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India well placed amid tariff shocks, global fragmentation: Economic Surve
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The Survey notes that the global economic environment has become increasingly uncertain, with trade policy now shaped more by strategic and political considerations than by multilateral rules.
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"We must invest", says IOC Chairman highlighting strategic investment and
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India stands as a critical destination for global energy capital as the nation pursues a USD 500 billion investment roadmap to support its rapid economic expansion. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney stated that the country's traje
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India's growth momentum likely to continue into FY27, despite global uncer
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India's economic growth is expected to remain resilient in FY27, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, stable inflation and sustained policy momentum, even as the global environment turns increasingly uncertain due to rising geopolitical tensions and financial fragilities, noted the
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Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again on Feb 1 at 11 am
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday afternoon and will again meet on February 1 at 11:00 am.
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Economic Survey pegs India's potential growth between 6.8-7.2% in FY27, ou
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India's economic growth remains resilient with strong domestic demand acting as the main anchor, even as the global environment continues to remain fragile, according to the Economic Survey of India tabled in Parliament on Thursday.
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The Top Employers in Asia-Pacific Have Been Announced for 2026
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Singapore, January 29: The Top Employers Institute has officially announced the 2026 Top Employers in Asia-Pacific, recognising 460 organisations across 23 countries for the strength of their people practices and the quality of their workplace environments.
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FM Sitharaman tables Economic Survey for FY 2025-26 ahead of her 9th conse
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey of India in Parliament for the financial year 2025-26, setting the stage for the Union Budget, which will be presented on Sunday, February 1. This year, the Budget presentation falls on a weekend.
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