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KV Subramanian becomes first Indian economist to win Chicago Alumni Award
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The University of Chicago has honoured Professor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the 85-year-old distinction, recognised for his "landmark" policy work and leadership in India during the COVID-19 cri
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With new GDP series, experts see stronger data credibility and stable FY26
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Economists and industry leaders have termed India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the October-December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY26) as a sign of sustained economic momentum, even as the pace moderated from 8.4 per cent in Q2 FY26 under the new 2022-23 base year series.
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From Policy to Innovation: ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 Frames the N
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 19: The ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 concluded after two days of high-impact deliberations, positioning India at the centre of global economic and strategic conversations. Held under the theme "A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change," the summit brought
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Trump claims 78 per cent drop in US trade deficit; credits tariffs for eco
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
President Donald Trump claimed the US trade deficit shrank by 78 per cent due to tariffs. However, official data showed the deficit rebounded sharply in November last year. Reports highlighted trade volatility, falling exports, rising imports, and economists' warnings about temporary fluctua
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Global Leaders Decode Trust, Technology and Transformation at ET NOW Globa
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 16: The excitement continued on Day 2 of the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 as global policymakers, industry leaders, economists and entrepreneurs convened to decode the next phase of global and Indian growth amid disruption, technological transformation and s
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Debt trap deepens as short-term borrowing keeps Pakistan's economy on edge
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Pakistan's fragile external financing framework continues to undermine economic stability, with policymakers stating that dependence on foreign loans leaves the country exposed to recurring crises. Business representatives and economists argue that recent improvements in reserves do not reso
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Economists back RBI's wait-and-watch stance, say it reflects growth confid
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Principal Economist at Crisil, said the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision was in line with expectations and underscored a cautious wait-and-watch approach. She noted that the MPC is factoring in a likely rise in inflation in the first half of the next fiscal year even as growth rema
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Experts see RBI's rate pause as balanced move, says focus shifts to liquid
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Economists and market experts on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintain a neutral stance was largely in line with expectations, with many highlighting a likely shift in policy focus towards liquidity managem
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Industry experts laud India-US trade deal, call it win-win for economy, ma
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal where Washinton reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, Industry leaders, market experts and economists on Tuesday welcomed deal, terming it a historic and win-win agreement that will boost bilateral economic ties between the two
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Union Budget 2026: Economists expect focus on jobs, agri, MSMEs, green eco
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
While speaking to ANI, Raikindi stated that the government of India is likely to prioritise job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing, and digital transformation. These sectors are expected to drive sustainable growth and development across the country
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Global economy faces uncertainty in 2026; 53% WEF chief economists see wea
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The global economy is expected to face a challenging year in 2026, according to the World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists' Outlook released this month. While confidence has improved slightly compared to last year, more than half of leading economists still believe global economic co
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WEF economists expect global economic conditions to weaken in 2026 over mo
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Around 53 per cent of World Economic Forum chief economists who were surveyed expect global economic conditions to weaken in the year ahead, down from 72 per cent in September 2025, even as they acknowledge the relative resilience of the global economy amid turbulence.
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