Auhona Mukherjee

SBI report highlights widening gaps in SASCI fund utilisation across states, with uneven absorption and signs of substitution as the scheme expands in scale and complexity

Fitch warns India's fiscal deficit may exceed the FY27 target due to higher subsidies and policy support, while Moody's sees rising inflation and unemployment risks

Moody's Analytics projects India's unemployment rate to edge up to 7 per cent in 2026, while inflation may rise to 4.5 per cent, the highest among Asia-Pacific peers

University of Western Australia highlights regulatory and operational constraints as it opens applications for India campuses, while taking a long-term view on growth

Weaker consumption, rising energy prices and supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflict prompt Moody's to trim India's FY27 growth outlook to 6 per cent

ESCAP report cites geopolitical tensions, inflation pressures and weak global demand as key risks, while projecting India's GDP growth at 6.4 per cent in 2026

Goyal said the two sides have agreed to upgrade the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on a "fast-track, mission mode" basis

Body signs MoU with IBPS for recruitment exams as NTA exits; plans annual hiring cycle to address staffing gaps and streamline processes

EPFO to enable UPI-based PF withdrawals by May-end under CITES 2.0 upgrade, promising faster access but requiring a brief system shutdown during migration

PAC report points to fund parking outside government accounts and delays in direct transfers under scholarship scheme, urging stronger oversight and DBT compliance

Hiring may slow and recovery could take up to two years if West Asia conflict persists, says Heidrick & Struggles partner, citing inflation pressures and global uncertainty

Labour ministry has declined industry demand for grandfathering in gratuity rules, citing lack of provision in the original labour codes passed by Parliament

CBSE Class 10 results for 2025-26 show a marginal increase in pass percentage, with girls continuing to outperform boys, though the gap has narrowed slightly

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation plans an exit policy as exposure to downgraded corporate debt rises, aiming to streamline decisions on selling stressed securities

S&P Global says crude at $130 per barrel could slow India's growth, widen fiscal deficit, raise inflation and strain corporate and banking sector performance

Tighter UK visa rules hit Indian student enrolments, even as universities adapt with flexible learning models and greater focus on AI and employability skills

Workers demand pay revision after Haryana hikes minimum wages by 35%

Six foreign universities will offer Rs 1,000 crore in scholarships as they prepare to launch India campuses from 2026, aiming to expand access to global education

IIT Madras Zanzibar has opened 2026 admissions and plans to introduce PhD programmes and expand research infrastructure as it scales operations in East Africa

Dhirubhai Ambani University law school denies hybrid teaching allegations, says LL.M programme is campus-based as INALP plans to approach BCI over compliance concerns