BUSINESS
ADB raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9%
Economy seen strengthening further to 7.3 percent in FY28; risks from West Asia persist
POLITICS
Higher male turnout drives polling surge in Assam, Muslim-dominated seats lead participation
Male turnout at 88.6% outpaces female participation; Muslim-majority constituencies record highest polling levels
BUSINESS
Gulf uncertainty may weigh on India’s remittances, raise risk of worker return
Kerala among most exposed as West Asia tensions threaten inflows
BUSINESS
India resilient to energy shock; growth to rebound above 7% by FY29: World Bank
Trade reforms could boost incomes, expand market access, says World Bank
BUSINESS
Air defence, missile spending set to rise after Iran conflict exposes gaps
Gulf nations may shift focus from aircraft to missiles and air defence systems as threat landscape evolves
BUSINESS
Ceasefire may bring relief to 14% of India’s exports, but recovery hinges on Gulf stability
Jewellery, agriculture and industrial goods exports set to benefit; higher logistics costs may delay full recovery
BUSINESS
Iran could earn at least $4 million daily if Hormuz transit fees similar to Suez are imposed
The estimate assumes toll rates comparable to those charged at the Suez Canal and an equal revenue-sharing arrangement with Oman
BUSINESS
Ceasefire offers relief for India, but full recovery hinges on lasting peace
The ceasefire is particularly significant for Indian nationals in the region
BUSINESS
Noida’s budget crosses Rs 10,000-crore mark, among fastest-growing city outlays
Budget has more than doubled since FY19, outpacing most major cities except Mumbai and Pune
BUSINESS
Aviation ministry pushes for jet fuel under GST amid crude price surge
A final decision on including ATF under GST will require approval from the GST council, which might take up the matter in its next meeting, sources said
WORLD
Are US aircraft losses nearing 1991 Desert Storm levels? Depends on how you count
Inclusion of drones narrows gap with 1991 war; high replacement costs emerge as key concern
WORLD
US’s weapon use in Iran war has already exceeded past conflicts
Data from the Center for Strategic and International Studies shows that more than 850 Tomahawk missiles have already been used
BUSINESS
Services PMI falls to a 14-month low of 57.5 in March
Services activity moderates from February, but decline less sharp than manufacturing slowdown
BUSINESS
India, ASEAN manufacturing slowdown drags global momentum as West Asia crisis continues
Business confidence and hiring stay strong in India, as optimism dips across the world
BUSINESS
India’s manufacturing PMI falls to a 4-year low of 53.9 in March
This is the the weakest reading since September 2021 when the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 53.7
BUSINESS
India likely to release first population estimates by FY27-end as digital census begins
Faster data rollout expected with digital census; past trends suggest population may exceed 143 crore projection for 2027
BUSINESS
GST collections hit 10-month high of Rs 2 lakh crore in March
Monthly collections rebound from February's Rs 1.84 lakh crore, reflecting a steady recovery through the second half of the previous fiscal
BUSINESS
North, West India lead solar utilisation as regional gaps persist
Northern and western states lead solar capacity utilisation, while eastern and northeastern regions lag far behind the 3.16% national average
BUSINESS
EV adoption spreads in FY26; West Bengal leads growth as UP’s share declines
West Bengal emerged as the fastest-growing major EV market, with sales rising 153% year-on-year to about 1.3 lakh units from 52,328 in FY25
BUSINESS
Industrial production picks up marginally in February, led by manufacturing and capital goods
The uptick was largely driven by manufacturing, which expanded 6 percent year-on-year, up from 5.3 percent in January
BUSINESS
Greenfield airports have witnessed traffic surge, Noida expected to follow trend
Nearly 40% of Greenfield airports reported passenger decline, even as overall traffic grew faster than brownfield hubs
BUSINESS
India’s unemployment rate declines in 2025, with shift toward salaried jobs
Unemployment eases for educated individuals, workforce expands as more women find themselves employed
BUSINESS
Rupee’s appreciation rallies are getting shorter, weaker. Can it scale back to 90 against the dollar?
The rupee’s appreciation phases have become shorter and less intense amid tighter management and lower volatility
BUSINESS
Rs 1.15 lakh crore hole: What the govt may cut, and what it risks losing
Capex, schemes in focus as revenue hit from duty cuts threatens fiscal math
