India’s economy expanded by 7.8% in the January-March quarter, performing better than economists had expected and reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Official data released on Friday showed growth was supported by strong activity in construction and agriculture. The latest figure was higher than the 7.2% growth forecast in…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced several measures to attract foreign capital and strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves. The announcement came after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank remains focused on maintaining financial stability while…
The Sensex market decline continued for a third consecutive session on Friday as investors dumped equities amid weak sentiment and rising uncertainty. The BSE Sensex closed 1,092 points lower at 74,775.74, while the NSE Nifty50 fell 359 points to settle at 23,547.75. The sharp fall erased nearly ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth during the…
The Indian rupee has recently touched record lows near 96 against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices, foreign investor outflows and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Economists are now debating what could happen if the currency weakens further and reaches the psychologically important 100-per-dollar level. Experts say such a move would not automatically…
The Indian rupee weakened by 20 paise to hit a record low of 95.86 against the U.S. dollar during early trade on Thursday. Rising crude oil prices and strong demand for the American currency pressured the local unit. Traders said foreign fund outflows and weak domestic equities also affected market sentiment. A stronger dollar in…
The latest small business growth trends in India show increasing adoption of digital platforms, online payments and technology-driven services among local enterprises. Retailers and startup owners are expanding their online presence to reach customers across cities and smaller towns. Business analysts say small enterprises are focusing more on digital operations, faster delivery systems and social…
Congress Questions Government’s Economic Claims The Congress party launched a sharp attack on the central government after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens and industries to support the vision of a stronger and self-reliant economy. Congress leaders claimed that the real economic condition on the ground does not match the optimistic picture presented by the…
India achieved a historic milestone with its highest-ever Goods and Services Tax collection in April 2026. The total reached around ₹2.43 lakh crore, setting a new record since GST was introduced. This strong performance reflects the country’s improving economic strength and better tax administration. It also shows that both businesses and consumers are actively participating…
