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Buoyant revenues give room to sustain govt capex, push fiscal consolidatio
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Buoyant revenue streams give the government room to keep capital expenditure spending steady, at about 3.1 per cent of GDP, while continuing on the path of fiscal consolidation, according to a pre-Budget report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.
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Pakistan's business sector faces challenges as production, operating expen
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Pakistan's business sector is confronting a mounting competitiveness challenge, with production and operating expenses now estimated to be 34 per cent higher than those in regional economies, severely weakening the country's position in international trade, according to the Pakistan Business
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Global economy faces uncertainty in 2026; 53% WEF chief economists see wea
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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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Year's first Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi links 2016 social media trend to Startu
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the 10th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, noting that the ecosystem has grown from under 500 startups in 2016 to over 200,000 recognised entities today, while addressing the nation during the 130th episode of his monthly radio
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Domestic strength anchors India growth outlook amid global uncertainties:
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
India enters the year 2026 with a relatively strong macroeconomic footing, even as global markets remain shaped by policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and uneven growth across regions, according to a report by Prabhudas Lilladher.
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India's forex reserves rise over $14 billion to $701 billion as of January
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India's foreign exchange reserves rose sharply, by USD 14.167 billion in the week that ended January 16, to USD 701.360 billion, driven by a jump in both gold reserves and foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed. This followed a
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"Focus on what we can control," says Canadian PM Carney after Trump threat
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging Canadians to "Buy Canadian" to protect the country's economy from global economic threats. This move signals a shift toward focusing on local business rather than relying heavily on international trade.
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Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar addresses Rozgar Mela, highlights
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Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, on Saturday, addressed a Rozgar Mela at ITBP RTC, Shivagangai, Tamil Nadu, as part of the Union Government's ongoing efforts to promote employment generation and youth empowerment.
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"There is a path to take them off": US Treasury Secy Bessent hints at roll
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Bessent told Politico that Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have "collapsed" due to US tariffs, hinting that, while tariffs remain in place, a diplomatic "path" exists to remove them, provided India shifts its energy sourcing and asserted that these trade measures provide tangible
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36 Entrepreneurs from Every State and Union Territory Take National Stage
Updated : 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 24: In a visionary initiative showcasing India's vibrant startup ecosystem, PayU today debuted 'Startup Republic' - a nationwide Republic Day campaign championing entrepreneurial excellence across all 36 states and union territories. Marking #10YearsOfStartupIndia,
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India's tax-to-GDP ratio mirrors major economies as structural reforms dri
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A report from Bank of Baroda highlights that this gap represents a significant policy opportunity, as India possesses larger potential due to favourable demographics. The report notes that more efforts are being directed towards holistic tax reforms, including simplification, rationalisation
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"Iran looking for peace," says Iranian Representative
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Ilahi, in an interview with ANI, said that the economic problems are caused by sanctions against the nation.
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