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India’s economy is projected to grow in the range of 6.8% to 7.2% in FY27 and the country’s potential growth has risen to 7% on the back of reform measures undertaken in recent years, says Economic Survey, while flagging global risks. “The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a group picture after he chairs Roundtable with Indian AI Start-Ups at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a Roundtable with Indian AI start-ups and interacted with CEOs and experts from the…
New Delhi: The country’s industrial output growth soared to a 26-month high in Dec, led by robust expansion in manufacturing and a rebound in mining and electricity, marking the second month of over 7% growth.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Wednesday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose by 7.8% in…
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan (File photo) Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday said the upcoming Union Budget should be anchored in a longer-term vision aimed at making the Indian economy more resilient and independent, even as it accelerates growth, warning that the world is passing through an “extremely dangerous time,”…
The Union Budget 2026–27 will be framed against an increasingly fragile global backdrop marked by geopolitical flux, volatile financial markets and a sharp rally in commodities, but India is expected to retain its macro stability with a calibrated fiscal strategy and sustained public investment, according to a pre-Budget assessment by State Bank of India Research.SBI…
‘Stranger Things’ wrapped its main run with season 5, but the Hawkins saga refuses to fade quietly. A fresh animated prequel, ’Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’, steps into the winter of 1985 between seasons 2 and 3, stirring up new mysteries and a standout character named Nikki Baxter. ‘Tales from ’85’ refreshes the lore This…
MUMBAI: Axis Bank reported a steady operating performance in Dec quarter, with net profit rising 3% year-on-year to Rs 6,490 crore, supported by strong loan growth and higher fee income, even as margins moderated. The bank’s net interest income increased 5% from a year earlier to Rs 14,287 crore, on the back of 14% growth…
Security personnel at Kartavya Path on the eve of Republic Day (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, with nationwide events marking the adoption of the Constitution and highlighting the country’s cultural and military heritage.Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path are based on the theme of…
While investments in infrastructure creation of track and rolling stock have been significant, average train speeds have remained 50–52 kmph for mail/express passengers. By Dhruv Gadh and Nitin KumarThe transport and logistics sector serves as the backbone for India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. As our national carrier, the railways connect remote places, while providing a…
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 3,446 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, up 4.3% from Rs 3,305 crore a year earlier, supported by growth in net interest income and other income. On a consolidated basis, net profit stood at Rs 4,924 crore, a 5% increase from Rs…
