Economy & Policy News

E-way bill generation rose 23.14 per cent year-on-year to 156.21 million in October, reflecting stronger festive demand, higher goods movement and improved GST compliance

Updated On: 07 Nov 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

Higher central support under the SASCI scheme and improved fiscal headroom are expected to boost states' capital spending, with urban infrastructure driving growth in H2FY27

Updated On: 06 Nov 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

The rupee depreciated 6.37 per cent against the dollar in Samvat 2082 amid FPI outflows and global uncertainty, while the benchmark 10-year bond yield rose 69 basis points

Updated On: 06 Nov 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

The rupee gained 0.60 per cent to close at 93.91 against the dollar on Friday, its highest level since April 22, supported by falling crude oil prices and foreign equity inflows

Updated On: 06 Nov 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

The RBI's annual census shows a narrowing gap between inward FDI and overseas direct investment, with the US emerging as the largest source of outstanding FDI in India.

Updated On: 06 Nov 2026 | 6:05 PM IST

Brent slips below $94, offering respite to fuel retailers amid unchanged pump prices

Updated On: 06 Nov 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

India exported $69 million worth of wheat in September after lifting the ban, but high domestic prices and limited export competitiveness could constrain shipments in the coming months.

Updated On: 06 Nov 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

The policy offers enhanced incentives for priority-sector investments, but excludes an estimated ₹50,000 crore backlog of industrial incentives promised under previous regimes

Updated On: 06 Nov 2026 | 12:04 AM IST

An inter-ministerial panel has recommended monetising MTNL's surplus land and building assets worth ₹1,100 crore, with the proposal awaiting approval from a Cabinet-delegated body

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Maharashtra secured investment commitments worth ₹8.57 trillion through 67 agreements in October, but land acquisition and power costs could slow their conversion into projects.

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

India-Germany trade has grown at just 3.9% annually since 2014; reaching the proposed €310 billion target within a decade would require 27.1% annual growth.

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Advance tax devolution aims to boost capital spending and meet development and welfare expenditure

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 9:16 PM IST

Over 16.8 lakh animals receive doorstep treatment, while 98% of beneficiaries rate the services as good, says state minister

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

India's taxpayer base more than doubled and direct-tax collections more than tripled in a decade. But how much of this growth can be attributed to demonetisation? Here's a look at the 10-year data

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 6:08 PM IST

A decade after demonetisation, currency in circulation has more than doubled, even as UPI transactions have surged, showing that Indians are using digital payments without giving up cash

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

The ruling clarifies states' powers under pre-GST tax laws and its implications for pending tax demands and refund claims

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 5:17 PM IST

Under the ₹84,084-crore Samudra Manthan scheme, the government will share up to half the eligible costs of exploratory wells, capped at ₹675 crore per well

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

India's fireworks industry is worth an estimated ₹7,000 crore, yet exports remain below $1 million, or just 0.042 per cent of the global export market

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government had secured $400 billion in long-term investment commitments and was targeting another ₹21 lakh crore in renewable energy investment by 2030

Updated On: 04 Nov 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme was meant to grease India's clean energy wheels. But there's no way to measure some polluting sectors because no emission targets have been set for them

Updated On: 04 Nov 2026 | 11:44 PM IST