Economy

Internal growth drivers anchor Indian economy amid US policy shifts, global uncertainty, says Moody’s

India is better positioned than many other emerging markets to deal with US tariffs and global trade disruptions, Moody’s Ratings said on Wednesday. India currently has ‘Baa3’ sovereign rating with stable outlook. This is last investment grade. Talking about strength to deal with global disruptions, the agency has listed robust internal growth drivers, a sizable […]

China’s central bank cut interest rates to record lows to revive grappling economy

China’s central bank on Tuesday slashed two major interest rates to a historical low, in efforts to inject fresh momentum into the economy struggling with weak consumer demand, ongoing property crisis, and deepening trade tensions with the United States.The People’s Bank of China announced cutting its one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a key reference for […]

Economy

How the monsoon shapes up the Indian economy

In India, around 60 per cent of the agricultural land is still dependent heavily on the monsoon. The lack of irrigation facilities compels the farmers to gamble with the monsoon. If you look at other natural phenomena which can affect the economy significantly, there is no other natural phenomenon that comes close to the monsoon, […]

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Sustainable Manufacturing: The role of MSMEs in India’s green economy

India’s journey toward a sustainable manufacturing ecosystem is gaining momentum, with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) playing a defining role in this transformation. As the backbone of the economy, MSMEs contribute nearly 33 per cent of India’s manufacturing output and 28 per cent of the national GDP. However, as industries worldwide move towards greener, […]

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Naidu bets big on Andhra’s blue economy, announces mega coastal infrastructure push

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a bold strategic plan to transform the state into a port-based economy by leveraging its 1,000-kilometre-long coastline Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced a strategic plan to develop a port-based economy harnessing the state’s 1,000-kilometre-long coastline, establishing ports or fishing harbours at every […]

India-Pakistan ceasefire: How India’s punitive measures will continue to hit Pakistan’s fragile economy – explained

India announced several economic and strategic measures against Pakistan with an aim to cripple its already struggling economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong address to the nation after the India-Pakistan ceasefire also has a big economic message for Pakistan. “India’s stand is very clear… Terror and talks cannot go together… Terror and trade cannot go […]

‘Robust economic foundation’: CII sees Indian economy growing at 6.5% in FY26 despite global headwinds

India’s GDP is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal year, with the economy resilient enough to withstand short-term geopolitical disruptions, CII President Sanjiv Puri has said. Speaking to PTI, he emphasised the need for India to strengthen its trade position by pursuing bilateral agreements, especially amid the rising trend of […]