economic growth

Aizawl, March 10 The MGNREGA scheme, under which a total of ₹6,498.17 crore of central funds have been channeled into Mizoram since its implementation in 2006, has altered the state's socio-economic landscape by stabilizing household incomes and curbing rural-to-urban migration, Rural...

Mumbai, March 10 An escalating conflict in West Asia could pose downside risks to India's economic growth outlook if the conflict persists, according to a report by ICRA.The rating agency said it expects India's real GDP growth to be around 7.1 per cent in FY2027, slightly lower than the 7.6...

Chennai, March 10 Once a rural area, Sriperumbudur is now the engine of Tamil Nadu's economy, driving the state's growth at 11.2 per cent in 2024-25.The state's success is due to its high human capital and industrial efficiency. Sriperumbudur has been instrumental in providing the specialized...

A deeper look at the structural strength and resilience of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, beyond narrow economic indicators, reveals a fundamentally different picture.Instead of being dependent, conflict-ridden, and driven by public sector employment, budgetary support, and tourism cycles, the...

Chennai, March 10 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects in Tiruchirappalli tomorrow (March 11), covering sectors such as petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways, and other infrastructure...

Patna, March 10 – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 569.36 crore in Supaul on Tuesday, during his "Samriddhi Yatra" (Development Journey), highlighting the state government's efforts to accelerate infrastructure and...

New Delhi, March 10 – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved the revised total capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for the construction of greenfield connectivity to the Jewar International Airport from the Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna spur of the Delhi-Mumbai...

New Delhi, March 10 Indian employers reported a strengthening of hiring intentions for the April-June quarter of this year, supported by surging business confidence and resilient domestic demand, a survey said on Tuesday.According to ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey, the Net...

New Delhi, March 10 – A fair and transparent tax system fosters equity and strengthens the foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday while interacting with trainee officers of the 79th batch of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).Addressing the...

Mumbai, March 10 – During the Legislative Assembly's budget discussion, senior NCP (SP) legislator and former Finance Minister Jayant Patil on Tuesday criticized the state government's fiscal roadmap, labeling the 2026-27 budget as a "document of deception."Patil argued that the government's...

New Delhi, March 9 – Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for congratulating him and his party after the RSP emerged victorious in the March 5 Nepalese parliamentary elections. He stated that the new government would prioritize...

March 9, Kohima: Nagaland's economy is projected to grow by 10.33 percent in the 2025-26 fiscal year, up from 7.58 percent in 2024-25, according to the 2025-26 Nagaland Economic Survey, presented today during the ongoing session of the state Assembly.The report stated that the state is...

New Delhi, March 9 Asserting that the Narendra Modi-led government has ensured market access for India's MSMEs through free trade agreements, Union Minister Jitin Prasada on Monday asked enterprises to focus on quality products and international compliances to leverage the benefits.Addressing...

New Delhi, March 9 India's overall workforce participation in paid work must rise to 60 per cent from the current 47 per cent, and engaging women in the labor force will be critical in achieving the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047, an Axis Bank study said on Monday.The study highlighted that...

Aizawl, March 9 Mizoram registered an average annual growth rate of 9.36 per cent in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) over the 13-year period between 2011-12 and 2024-25, according to the state's 2025-26 Economic Survey.The survey, presented by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in the assembly on...

Mumbai, March 9 – The Sensex and Nifty indices plunged by nearly 2% on Monday, as soaring crude oil prices and weak global trends due to the worsening situation in West Asia triggered a sharp sell-off in the stock market.In addition, the continued exodus of foreign funds and the weakening of...

Mizoram has achieved an annual Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate of 9.36% over the past 13 years (2011-12 to 2024-25), with the service sector continuing to drive the state's economy.According to the 2025-2026 Mizoram Economic Survey, presented by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in the...

Mumbai, March 9 – Maharashtra’s Medium Term Fiscal Policy (MTFP) statement for 2026-27 presents a picture of a state trying to manage a rising debt burden through aggressive infrastructure spending.Although the headline figures suggest fiscal discipline, the underlying numbers indicate...

Shillong, March 8 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma extended greetings on International Women’s Day, highlighting the state government’s initiatives aimed at empowering women through self-help groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship support, and farmer welfare programs.Sangma praised women...

Rajouri, March 8: The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is playing a crucial role in empowering rural women and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.The scheme is helping poor and low-income families, especially women, to...