LiveHalf of Global Chip Design to Come From India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is stepping up its semiconductor push, with the government laying out a clear roadmap to position the country as a global hub for chip...
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FMCG Demand Steadies After GST Reset, Recovery Still Uneven
India’s FMCG sector is seeing demand stabilise after the GST reset, though the recovery remains uneven across categories and regions. Consumption continued to grow through...
Electricity Amendment Bill to Be Tabled in Budget Session
The Centre plans to table the Electricity Amendment Bill in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. This is part of efforts to improve efficiency and...
China’s Economy Grows 5% in 2025 on Strong Exports
China closed 2025 with 5% economic growth, meeting its official target. Strong exports helped offset weak domestic demand, despite higher tariffs imposed by US President...
Unemployment Rate Inches Up to 4.8% in December 2025
India’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in December 2025, while participation in the labour market continued to improve, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force...
SEBI Chair Signals Key Market Reforms Ahead
SEBI may soon release a consultation paper that could allow foreign investors to net their buy and sell positions. SEBI Chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey said...
Rice Exports Under Pressure as Domestic Demand Rises
India’s rice exporters are facing rising pressure from global trade disruptions, prompting calls for policy support for a sector that accounts for nearly 20% of...
US-India Trade Deal Stalls as Lutnick Claims PM Modi Didn’t Call Trump
The US–India trade deal stalled at the final stage due to a missed political signal, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed. According to Lutnick,...
RBI Data: Credit Card Spends Grow, Pace Slows
RBI’s latest credit card data offers a sharper view of consumer behaviour on the ground, beyond headline growth indicators. Spending remains resilient even after the...
DAC Clears Rs 79,000 Crore Defence Procurement Proposals
India’s push to modernise its armed forces gathered pace on 29th December as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved defence procurement proposals worth around Rs...