Economic Activity
Rural job scheme demand dips by over a third in April—here’s why
The decline in rural work demand in April may be a continuation of similar declines seen over the past few months, though it could also reflect implementation challenges with the VB G-RAM-G.
4 min read4 May 2026Digital public infrastructure could account for 4% of GDP by 2030: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog has called for expanding digital public infrastructure as AI and platforms drive inclusion, payments and formalization.
2 min read27 Apr 2026Holi sales set to cross ₹80,000 crore? CAIT's Praveen Khandelwal predicts business growth in upcoming festive period
CAIT's Praveen Khandelwal expects Holi sales to cross ₹80,000 crore fueled by the business growth in upcoming festive period. Here are the list of products which are witnessing high customer demand this festive season. Here's what you need to know.
2 min read22 Feb 2026Are Walmart, Target open or closed, will mails be delivered as winter storm set to disrupt travel across US on weekend?
A winter storm is set to disrupt US travel, causing various services, shops, and restaurants to close or limit operations. Walmart, Target, and Kroger are monitoring conditions and adjusting hours as needed.
2 min read24 Jan 2026PM Modi flags off four Vande Bharat trains today in Varanasi, interacts with kids onboard
PM Modi flagged off four Vande Bharat trains today in Varanasi, affirmed connectivity boost and comfort. Earlier, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw assessed arrangements at the city's railway station. Check routes below
2 min read8 Nov 2025Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged amid lingering ‘high uncertainties’
The announcement also came after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told his Japanese counterpart about the importance of ‘anchoring inflation expectations’.
1 min read30 Oct 2025How Trump threw a wrench into credit markets
Tariffs and other policy swings are exposing strains at highly indebted companies within less visible parts of the market.
4 min read9 Oct 2025India slips to second as China tops emerging market rankings in August: Mint tracker
Weak stock market and currency performance cost India the top spot in August, while China benefitted from stable markets and export cover despite deflationary pressures.
1 min read30 Sep 2025Festive demand, tax sops to boost growth; US tariff impact may not be significant: India's chief economic adviser
Chief economic adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran projects stronger domestic demand in India due to festive seasons and tax relief, while the finance ministry holds its GDP growth forecast. US tariffs pose risks, but Indian businesses are adapting, leading to a positive outlook for economic growth.
3 min read29 Aug 2025The global economy is powering through a historic increase in tariffs
Trade, production, growth and other global economic vitals are proving resilient almost four months after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.
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