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October 4, 2025 3:32 PM

MoSPI releases discussion paper 2.0 to integrate free PDS items in CPI framework

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released Discussion Paper 2.0 on incorporating free Public Distribution System (PDS) items into the Consumer Price Index (CPI) compilation framework, as part of the ongoing base revision of ...

October 4, 2025 2:40 PM

Over 15,000 fishers, farmers join virtual sessions to shape India’s fisheries roadmap

Over 15,000 fishers and fish farmers from 34 States and Union Territories participated in a six-month series of virtual interactions organized by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, from April to Septemb...

October 4, 2025 12:08 PM

GST rate cuts usher in economic boost for Jammu & Kashmir

A wave of economic reform is sweeping through Jammu and Kashmir, with the recent reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates from 12% to 5% set to invigorate the region's handicrafts, agriculture, tourism, and specialty products. The policy shift...

October 3, 2025 7:54 PM

India stands out as rare anchor in volatile world: RBI chief

Despite global turbulence caused by trade friction and geopolitical shocks, India has been able to stand out as a rare anchor of stability in a volatile world, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. In his address at the fourth Kautilya Econom...

October 3, 2025 12:26 PM

Indian economy is resilient and continues to grow sustainably, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised that India’s growth is firmly rooted in domestic fundamentals, even as global volatility and shifting international rules redefine the world economic order. Speaking at the inaugural session...

October 3, 2025 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid sustained FII selling

Selling pressure returned to Indian markets on Thursday after a brief rebound in the previous session, as sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows weighed on sentiment. Both benchmark indices opened lower, reflecting weakness acro...

October 1, 2025 2:18 PM

RBI projects 6.8% GDP growth for 2025-26, inflation expected at 2.6%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said that economic activity has remained resilient, with real GDP growth surprising on the upside at 7.8 per cent and gross value added (GVA) at 7.6 per cent in Q1 of 2025-26. High-frequency indicators sug...

October 1, 2025 1:58 PM

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, maintains neutral stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent, with the monetary policy committee (MPC) maintaining a “neutral” policy stance. A neutral stance implies that the central bank neither seeks to...

October 1, 2025 10:06 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat ahead of RBI policy decision

Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Wednesday as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The Nifty 50 opened at 24,620.55, up 9.45 points or 0.04 per ...

September 30, 2025 4:58 PM

Indian corporate credit shows resilience despite global uncertainties: ICRA

Indian corporates have demonstrated remarkable resilience in their credit profiles despite global uncertainties such as tariff disruptions and geopolitical tensions, according to a report by ICRA Ratings released on Tuesday. The report noted that In...

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