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India's exports hit record $863 bn in 2025-26, driven by services surge
Services exports jump to $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, a growth of 8.71%
Cabinet approves ₹23,437 crore railway projects across six states; PM Modi hails boost to connectivity and growth
Cabinet clears ₹23,437 crore railway projects to expand network, boost connectivity, ease congestion and improve freight efficiency across six states.
Odisha and West Bengal’s contrasting growth paths
Odisha has made rapid strides in growth and fiscal health, but lagged in social development. Bengal fares better in human development, but needs to reignite growth and industry
The Bengal mandate must not be wasted once again
West Bengal has witnessed a decline in economic and governance standards despite strong electoral mandates. The state must transition to an investment-led growth model, restore fiscal health, and regain investor confidence to achieve sustained renewal.
India’s capital account obsession
India has not tried to bolster its current account. At the same time, it has chosen to squeeze capital flows, hurting growth
India auto retail sees broad-based growth in April; Two-wheelers lead surge: Goldman Sachs
According to the report, two-wheeler (2W) volumes rose 14% year-on-year in April, outperforming passenger vehicles (cars), which grew 11% during the same period
West Asia conflict triggers energy shock, tests Asia’s growth resilience
Asia faces economic challenges as a West Asia conflict disrupts energy markets. This shock impacts inflation and growth across the region. India, a major energy importer, is particularly affected. Governments are implementing measures to ease the burden. Cent…
Microfinance sector returns to growth after 11 quarters of contraction, loan portfolio rises 5.3%
The microfinance sector has turned a corner, showing growth in the January-March period. This follows a period of contraction and write-offs. The market size has expanded, and loan portfolios are growing. Delinquency rates have also declined across lender cat…
Canada to mint 16 new billionaires by 2031, wealth report predicts
The country’s ultra-wealthy, worth US$30 million or more, are expected to grow by nearly 4,000 by 2031, according to Knight Frank. Read on.