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Union Finance Ministry and state ministers discuss strategies for Viksit Bharat, focusing on agricultural transformation, energy transition, and boosting exports.
India's innovation ecosystem is rapidly evolving with public research, corporate R&D, and deep-tech startups driving indigenous technological advancements.
Union Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000, covering 51 lakh more employees; however, minimum pension hike for 82 lakh pensioners remains unaddressed.
Moody's sharply raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7% due to economic resilience, but warns of inflation risks from oil and El Nino.
India's software service exports to the US surged to 54.1% ($119.7 billion) in 2025-26 amidst global trade war and tightening visa norms.
India champions robust economic cooperation, resilient supply chains, and digital trade at the 25th SCO Ministers' meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
NPCI introduces Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000, impacting specific merchants and benefiting payment ecosystem players.
US Fed hikes rates, triggering global central bank actions; RBI likely to raise repo rate in October to combat persistent domestic inflation.
Government reintroduces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, aiming to generate Rs 15,000 crore for payment infrastructure.
Government will monitor merchants passing UPI MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000 from October 15, ensuring consumer protection and fostering digital payment innovation.
Government will monitor merchants passing UPI MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000 from October 15, ensuring consumer protection and fostering digital payment innovation.
New report warns melting Himalayan glaciers jeopardize 21.5% of India's GDP, highlighting economic dependence and black carbon's accelerating impact on ice loss.
Article questions India's 7.8% GDP growth, highlighting concerns over methodology, stagnant real wages, declining household savings, and weak private investment.
India's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) boosts domestic production, aiming for self-reliance and a $500 billion ecosystem by 2030.
Union Minister outlines Semicon 2.0, securing ₹1 lakh crore investment to establish a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, fostering design, manufacturing, and talent.
India's E20 fuel policy faces scrutiny over claimed consumer savings, emission reductions, and forex benefits due to mileage loss and agricultural impact.
New MMDR Amendment Act 2026 sparks federalism debate by restricting states' power to tax mineral rights, impacting fiscal autonomy and revenue generation.
India's 7.8% GDP growth reflects broad-based economic strength, yet challenges persist in quality employment, private investment, and women's labour force participation.
India maintains cautious stance on BRICS local currency trade, prioritizing national economic interests and avoiding a 'one-size-fits-all' approach amidst strategic concerns.
Indian Railways implements multitracking and dedicated freight corridors to decongest high-density networks, boost freight capacity, and reduce logistics costs.
NPCI announces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, impacting merchants, not customers.
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