Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to contribute approximately USD 607 billion to India's economy by 2035, with significant impact across key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, energy, education and manufacturing, according to a report by PwC.
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.
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.
States' consolidated gross fiscal deficit increased to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024-25, after remaining below 3.0 per cent during the previous three consecutive years, Reserve Bank's annual publication "State Finances: A Study of Budgets" noted.
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
A survey conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) found strong optimism across industry in India, with nearly 80 per cent of respondents expressing confidence in the country's growth prospects.
Mizoram continues to strengthen its tourism-led growth model, driven by improved connectivity, sustained infrastructure investments and destination-centric events. With tourism emerging as a key economic pillar, the state is leveraging its natural assets, cultural capital and community pa
On the domestic banking scenario, Setty said credit growth remains robust despite concerns around liquidity. Citing Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data for December, he said, "bank credit growth has been in the range of 12-13 per cent, which is in line with nominal GDP growth of around 9-10 per
Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Dlehi, organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), the Air Chief stressed that economic strength alone cannot ensure national security, citing examples of Venezuela and Iraq. He noted that even if a country is
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU is close to finalising a free trade deal with India. She will visit India next weekend, as EU leaders attend India's Republic Day celebrations and co-chair the India-EU Summit, aiming to deepen strategic and economic ties.