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Markets surge to fourth day, led by bank stocks, lower oil prices

In four trading days, the BSE benchmark has jumped 2.36%, and the Nifty surged 564.6 points, or 2.36%

6 Jul 2026 5:31 pm
Polluted waterbodies, livelihood woes: Chennais coastal communities question blue economy projects

Several concerns were raised at the two-day public hearing organised by the Neithaliyal Collective in Ennore, where fishers and residents from Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Villupuram presented testimonies before a three-member panel

6 Jul 2026 1:11 pm
How El Nio could damage Indias economy | Explained

A poor monsoon can damage the economy in three ways: it affects agricultural output, reducing the sectors contribution to the economy; it hits rural income, denting aggregate demand; and it threatens to push up food prices, causing inflation.

4 Jul 2026 11:25 am
CMFRI identifies new deep-sea fish from Arabian Sea

Cyttopsis indica was found at depths of 350 m to 500 m along the continental slope of the eastern Lakshadweep Sea

3 Jul 2026 5:27 pm
Petrol, diesel prices to fall only after cheaper crude oil reaches Indian refiners: Hardeep Puri

About expanding storage capacities, the Petroleum Minister said India is presently holding crude stocks enough for 76 to 80 days. This is inclusive of crude stocks at ports, refineries, pipelines and strategic petroleum reserves

2 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
India's Luxury Real Estate Evolution - Nagpur's Emerging Luxury Opportunity

India's Luxury Real Estate Evolution - Nagpur's Emerging Luxury Opportunity

2 Jul 2026 10:30 am
HC grants relief to real estate promoter

The court was hearing appeals against a Single Bench order directing that developments in places earmarked for a primary school, a park, a community hall and open space had to be treated as unauthorised

29 Jun 2026 9:26 pm
CM seeks cooperation of employees in achieving economy targets set in Telangana Rising vision

Revanth Reddy asks employees to spare an extra hour every day to accelerate development works

25 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
In Focus Podcast | Decoding Indias polycrisis: Ailing economy, broken education system, acute unemployment

In the latest episode, economist Santosh Mehrotra discusses Indias polycrisis - an ailing economy, failing education, and high unemploymentwith host G Sampath, exploring solutions for a brighter future.

24 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
Jitendra Singh pitches for BRICS Space Economy

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh calls for collective action among BRICS member-nations to unlock new opportunities in innovation, investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable development

24 Jun 2026 7:39 pm
Cancel all real estate projects permitted in no-development zone in Puducherry: NGO

In its fact-finding report, CPRM warned that the CZMPs approval of real estate development on the 6.11-km coastal stretch threatens fishing communities access to coastal areas as well as ecologically sensitive zones

22 Jun 2026 4:45 pm
India is now fourth largest economy, says govt.

The government says that with the GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the worlds fourth largest economy, it says that the country is poised to displace Germany from the third rank with a projected GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

21 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Kerala Budget: State set to make a transition from welfare-centric to knowledge-driven economy

The government plans to develop Kerala into a Knowledge Valley, making the State a preferred destination for higher education, including through special legislation to attract leading foreign universities and collaborations with premier institutions. For the start-up ecosystem, this is particularly important

19 Jun 2026 11:35 pm
Revised Kerala Budget: Space economy to get a fillip

Research institutions specialising in satellite technology will be established in the State

19 Jun 2026 7:20 pm
Kerala Budget: Private investment the only way to boost States economy, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He dismisses Opposition allegations that the UDF is promoting privatisation and says that the government intends to introduce new economic models.

19 Jun 2026 3:59 pm
Kerala Budget bets on silver economy, launches elderly welfare initiatives

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says a comprehensive Silver Economic Policy will be formulated and executed, incorporating eldercare services, retirement infrastructure, innovations in geriatric healthcare, and elderly entrepreneurship

19 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
In Focus Podcast | Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?

Indias education boom is producing millions of graduates, yet one in three remain unemployed. Join host M. Kalyanaraman as he discusses this dilemma with guests Rajan Wadhera and O. R. S. Rao.

18 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
18 Jun 2026 12:19 pm
Why India is spending 91,000 crore on Great Nicobar | The Climate Economy

Indias Great Nicobar Project is moving closer to reality. What began as a proposal for a transshipment port has evolved into a massive plan involving a new airport, township, tourism infrastructure, industrial zones and a projected population increase from fewer than 10,000 people to more than three lakh. Supporters argue that Great Nicobars location near the Strait of Malacca could strengthen Indias economic and strategic position in the Indo-Pacific. Critics warn that the project could irrever

16 Jun 2026 10:12 pm
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Emerging as Maharashtras Next Real Estate Hub

Paithan Road and Beed Bypass Positioned as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagars Most Promising Real Estate Corridors Amid Industrial Expansion and Infrastructure Growth: Liases Foras Report

15 Jun 2026 1:57 pm
H.D. Kumaraswamy says Bidadi township is a real estate project

Bidadi township was not in the interest of the State, but will help land mafia and land grabbers profit. The Janata Dal (Secular) will stand with the farmers and seek legal remedy against the project, says Union Minister for Heavy Industries

14 Jun 2026 3:57 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman urges BJP cadres to fight opposition misinformation campaign on economy with facts and figures

The economy grew by 7.8% in the last quarter of 2025-26 when the West Asia crisis started as against 7.7% average growth in the year

13 Jun 2026 7:23 pm
Parandur airport crucial for State to achieve $1.5 trillion economy: experts

It will not only improve connectivity but also attract investments, support exports, and prove citys global competitiveness. An airport must be viewed not only as a transport hub, but also as a strategic economic asset, they say at a panel discussion

13 Jun 2026 12:56 am
The great tier-2 shift: How Gen Z is redrawing Indias real estate map

Work-life balance, hybrid jobs and affordability are pushing demand beyond metros, turning smaller cities into the next big investment frontier

12 Jun 2026 4:34 pm
Swarna Andhra Vision aims at prosperous, globally competitive economy, says Naidu

At NITI Aayog Governing Council meet, A.P. Chief Minister calls upon States to focus on strengthening infrastructure, ensuring policy stability and expediting approvals rather than engaging in unsustainable incentive-based competition for attracting investments

11 Jun 2026 7:48 pm
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; U.S.-Iran war to slow down economy

Fitch said it expects a slowdown in economic growth in FY27 from the 7.4% clocked in FY26 as rising prices erode real incomes and dampen consumer spending, amid a resilient capital expenditure

9 Jun 2026 10:13 am
Blue economy offers unlimited opportunities for Puthuyuga Keralam: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He underscores the need to use States port-maritime sector as the chief catalyst for its future development, stresses the need to overcome challenges posed by pollution, climate-change-related challenges and coastal erosion

7 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
Kufos proposes Kerala Blue Economy Council

The proposal formed part of two policy documents handed over by the Kufos to Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor during his first official visit

6 Jun 2026 7:58 pm
Modest growth in States Own Tax Revenue emerges as weak spot in T.N.s economy

Based on unaudited provisional figures put out by the office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, the growth rate worked out for SOTR in 2025-26 vis--vis 2024-25 was 6.8%

6 Jun 2026 11:57 am
Under PM Modi, Indias economy resilient and showing sustained growth: BJP chief

The GDP growth rate of 7.7% in FY 2025-26 and 7.8% in Q4 of FY 2025-26 reflects robust economic activity and broad-based growth across sectors, says BJP President Nitin Nabin

6 Jun 2026 8:30 am
Our economy is on strong footing, we are in a far better condition, says RBI Governor Malhotra

Answering another question on what worries the RBI the most, he said, Its the duration of the conflict and the time it would take for the restoration of the supply chain.

5 Jun 2026 11:18 pm
Draft RMP amendments to ease plot mergers, family sub-division in Bengaluru; real estate to thrive?

The proposed move is expected to make the governments B-to-A Khata conversion scheme more attractive, while contributing to densification of the city

5 Jun 2026 5:51 pm
Congress says Centre in panic mode on economy, raises questions over LIC stake in firm under SEBI scanner

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh cited media reports claiming that the Centre was considering an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act and remove the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on investments made by FPIs in government securities

4 Jun 2026 9:36 pm
EXPLAINED: When an economy built on cheap labour faces higher wages Karnataka

The evidence showing limited or no job loss challenges the idea that cheaplabouris a necessity for employment

4 Jun 2026 9:40 am
State signs economic masterplan to double Bengaluru Metropolitan Region economy by 2032

The blueprinting phase of the plan is expected to take four to five months and is targeted for completion by mid-September

5 May 2026 8:31 pm
India most resilient emerging market economy; better placed to manage future shocks: Moodys

Moodys said India is well placed to manage future shocks because monetary policy frameworks are clear and predictable, inflation expectations are well anchored, and exchange rates can adjust when needed

5 May 2026 2:19 pm