NSO study shows household-led construction dominates unincorporated sector with strong rural skew, high labour intensity and reliance on internal funding
Cost overruns in centrally funded infrastructure projects rose to 17.02 per cent in February, pushing revised estimates to Rs 42.5 trillion across 1,948 ongoing projects
Economist M Govinda Rao warns rising geopolitical tensions could expose India's fiscal vulnerabilities, calling for reforms in GST, deficits, and public spending
Government e-Marketplace records strong procurement growth, with MSMEs leading participation and AI-driven tools enhancing transparency, efficiency, and monitoring across transactions
Twenty-two states spend just over half of their FY26 capex target by February, lagging behind the Centre, while revenue spending and tax collections show steadier progress
Industrial output growth edges up to 5.2% in February, led by manufacturing recovery, while electricity and mining output show mixed trends amid global pressures
India's unincorporated sector saw nearly 8% growth in establishments and over 6% rise in employment in 2025, with GVA expanding 10.87%, reflecting steady expansion
Committee asks DPIIT to align WPI with revised GDP, CPI and IIP series, and roll out producer price indices to improve price measurement and data accuracy
Private sector capex intentions decline 16.5 per cent to Rs 9.55 trillion in FY27, reflecting a cautious investment outlook despite modest rise in per-enterprise spending
UP, Maharashtra, and Gujarat dominate capital expenditure, while Karnataka and Telangana lead in capital efficiency, highlighting divergence in investment patterns across states
Kaushik Basu says progressive taxation on very high incomes can reduce inequality without weakening enterprise, while experts stress restoring trust through jobs and welfare systems
EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev says geopolitical tensions and energy shocks highlight need for green industrialisation to ensure energy security and sustain growth
Mospi bulletins highlight gains in sanitation, electrification and inequality reduction as India aligns economic expansion with environmental sustainability under SDG framework
Mospi flags FY27 fund shortfall despite years of underspending and large surrenders, as a parliamentary panel highlights gaps in utilisation and fiscal planning
Urban hiring activity picks up after winter lull as overall unemployment rate falls slightly in February, according to the latest PLFS monthly bulletin
Factory-gate inflation rises to an 11-month high in February, driven by higher prices of primary goods and manufactured products, while fuel and power remain in deflation
