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Indian gold bar and coin demand to remain strong in 2026 amid record inves
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Indian gold bar and coin demand, along with local exchange-traded funds (ETFs) should remain strong in 2026 as investors pivot toward pure investment products amid record-high prices. A World Gold Council report indicates that a gradual shift from jewellery to investment demand is expected t
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From Grassroots to RS 100 Crore Ambitions: Startup Singam Season 2 Roars t
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 29: The much-anticipated second season of Startup Singam premiered, opening on a powerful and aspirational note and reaffirming Tamil Nadu's growing stature as a startup powerhouse. Building on the remarkable success of Season 1--which facilitated invest
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Eco survey raises concern of States fiscal situation, revenue surplus stat
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The number of Indian states reporting a revenue surplus has declined sharply over the years, falling from 19 in FY19 to just 11 in FY25 (Provisional Accounts), highlighting rising fiscal stress at the state level, according to the Economic Survey.
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India's economic growth momentum strengthened alongside marked easing in i
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
While giving a detailed presentation on the Economic Survey, CEA said the Real GDP growth has improved steadily, rising from an average of 6.4 per cent during FY12-FY20 to 6.5 per cent in FY25, and is projected to accelerate further to 7.4 per cent in FY26. Growth is being supported by st
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Economic crisis forces Health Department to cut anti-polio campaign durati
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Major reductions have also been made to workers' facilities, sparking concerns that the anti-polio drive could be severely impacted. Polio workers, upset over the pay cuts, have staged protests and warned of further demonstrations. Assertions by the district administration regarding the erad
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Cong MP Pramod Tiwari hails Supreme Court's decision to stay UGC's new reg
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for diverting from "real issues" of a country, adding that government's job is to ensure peace, but they "ignite fire in the name of religion and caste."
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Banks NPAs reach multi-decadal low level, recovery rate doubled in FY25 fr
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Economic Survey highlighted that the recovery rate in NPAs in SCBs has approximately doubled from 13.2 per cent in FY18 to 26.2 per cent in FY25. The slippage ratio of SCBs, which measures the amount of new accretion to NPAs during the FY as a percentage of standard loans and advances as
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Kerala: Fire guts plywood manufacturing unit in Kannur
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Seven units of the Fire and Rescue Services from Kannur, Taliparamba, and Thalassery were rushed to the spot and the blaze was extinguished after hours of intense effort, Pavithran PV, Station Officer of the Kannur fire force department said
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From Ports to Tech Cities: Lexora Realty Holdings Maps India's Next Real E
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 29: India's real estate sector is going through a noticeable shift. As investments increase in ports, airports, technology parks, data centres and renewable energy, growth is no longer limited to traditional city centres. Instead, it is gradually moving
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Ice Hockey League Season 3 set to begin in Ladakh
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Ice Hockey League returns to Ladakh for its third season, set to run from January 29 through February 14, 2026, at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium.
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Bank credit to MSMEs remains robust amid policy push through guarantees, p
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
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
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
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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