BUSINESS
India may resurvey urban slums after 15 years in 2027
Fresh nationwide exercise planned for 2027 to reassess scale, living conditions and population in informal settlements
BUSINESS
BMC budget swells, but health, education and drainage lose ground under capex push
New BJP-led alliance inherits a civic balance sheet tilted sharply towards infrastructure.
BUSINESS
India holds ground in US market as electronics and consumer goods blunt tariff impact
Nearly 60% of Indian exports gain volume and market share despite higher American duties
BUSINESS
Unemployment ticks up to 4.8% in December as urban joblessness rises
Higher labour participation offsets gains in employment; rural job market steady while cities see pressure
BUSINESS
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil to feel the heat of Trump’s visa crackdown
Restricted countries accounted for over 43% of US immigrant visas issued in early 2025, data shows
BUSINESS
Pakistan and India remain similar, yet different in defence purchase profiles
Beyond aircraft, India is diversifying into missiles and sensors, while Pakistan is doubling down on naval power
BUSINESS
$8 billion or $50 billion: US Supreme Court decision won’t leave India scot-free
Even a favourable ruling on Trump-era tariffs would still leave key Indian exports exposed
BUSINESS
BMC’s capex-heavy model sets Mumbai apart, but revenue strain looms for next civic leadership
Capital spending now makes up nearly 60% of Mumbai civic body’s outlay even as income growth lags
BUSINESS
Wholesale inflation rises to eight-month high of 0.83% in December
Prices return to positive territory after two months of deflation, as commodity softness fades
BUSINESS
Govt considering chain-linking of IIP to keep with global standards
Shift from fixed-base index could modernise industrial data but bring frequent revisions
BUSINESS
India to grow 6.5% in FY27; World Bank pegs FY26 growth at 7.2%
Strong domestic demand expected to offset drag from higher US tariffs, says World Bank
BUSINESS
Apples, bananas, nuts: Why a US tariff move on Iran could still hurt India in select areas
Iran is a marginal partner overall, but its dominance in fruits, nuts and niche exports leaves India exposed at the product level
BUSINESS
GST cuts show up fastest in durables and automobiles as prices fall sharply
Big-ticket items see quicker pass-through, while everyday goods show only modest relief
BUSINESS
Overall inflation stays below 2%; protein inflation rises
While inflation has remained below 2 percent for four consecutive months, not all items have been witnessing a decline
BUSINESS
Retail inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in December; economists split on February cut
At 2.2%, the 2025 average is the lowest in 12 years. It is the final CPI print under the 2012 base year. Starting January reading (to be released on February 12), the CPI series will shift to a new 2024 base
BUSINESS
Trump’s proposed 500% tariff may hit US consumers harder than exporters
India dominates large swathes of America’s import basket, leaving little room to avoid higher prices.
BUSINESS
If Greenland joins the US, it will be the smallest, most aid-dependent state
Modest in size, costly per capita, Greenland will test America’s federal funding model
BUSINESS
Even if Trump’s tariffs fail US Supreme Court test, $8.3 billion of Indian exports will still face duties
Section 232 national security levies keep nearly a tenth of shipments exposed regardless of Supreme Court verdict
BUSINESS
India set to be $4 trillion economy in FY26: GDP in seven charts
At Rs 89.5 to a dollar, Goldman Sachs’ estimate for the rupee at the end of March, the economy is expected to end FY26 at about the $4 trillion mark.
BUSINESS
India’s economy likely rebounded to 7.4% growth in FY26, investment powers recovery
Tax cuts, rate easing lift demand as old GDP series nears its end
BUSINESS
Indian economy to grow at 6.8% in FY27; fiscal consolidation to continue: Goldman Sachs
Inflation is expected to hover around RBI’s 4 percent target, limiting the scope for further rate cuts beyond a possible 25 bps easing if growth risks intensify
BUSINESS
Venezuela’s dwindling oil fortunes in five charts
At its peak in the mid-1960s, Venezuela produced around 3.5–3.7 million barrels per day, contributing more than 25 percent of OPEC output and about 11 percent of global production
INDIA
Commonwealth Games may boost India’s Olympic participation, but medals are far from guaranteed
Past hosts show infrastructure and participation gains, but Olympic podium success remains elusive
BUSINESS
Indian economy to grow near 7% in FY27; private investment to take time to broaden: Ind-Ra
Growth to stay resilient despite global risks, but capex recovery beyond infrastructure may be gradual
