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Revamped survey looks to finally crack India's household income puzzle

India's first dedicated household income survey aims to fill a decades-old statistical gap, but experts warn that under-reporting, informal work and non-response could still distort the picture

Need to measure, formalise creative economy: Mospi secy Saurabh Garg

Mospi Secretary Saurabh Garg says India's creative economy needs dedicated measurement, stronger legal frameworks and formalisation to unlock growth and integrate informal talent into the IP ecosystem

FY27 CAD likely to widen amid West Asia headwinds, say economists

Economists broadly agree that this financial year is shaping up to be tougher than the last for the external account

CII seeks phased restoration of fuel excise as crude prices stabilise

Industry body proposes gradual rollback of petrol and diesel duty cuts alongside measures to support MSMEs, energy conservation and supply-chain resilience

DPI inclusion gaps persist despite welfare gains: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said India's digital public infrastructure has boosted welfare delivery, but gaps remain in inclusion and governance

NSO resets GSVA base year to 2022-23, seeks all-state and UTs adoption

The revised GSVA framework with 2022-23 as base year aims to improve accuracy, comparability and coverage of state-level economic estimates

Haryana leads in informal jobs growth; Gujarat sees contraction

Haryana emerged as a leader in employment, scale, and productivity in the informal economy, while Gujarat saw declines across all three indicators

India needs energy storage policy to manage supply shocks: S&P Global

S&P Global said India requires a comprehensive energy storage policy to tackle supply disruptions amid high dependence on crude oil, LNG and LPG imports

Unincorporated sector added 7.5 million jobs in 2025: NSO survey

NSO's ASUSE 2025 survey showed Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal dominating in scale, while Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu led in productivity and value creation

India's cash transfer boom is a new safety net for millions: CRISIL

Crisil says expanding cash transfer schemes are supporting low-income households, but rising state borrowing and fiscal pressures could challenge their long-term sustainability

India's investment story stronger than it looks: RBI Deputy Governor

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta says India's growth and investment contribution are underestimated, while defending the current inflation target and policy continuity

Like-for-like GST growth slips to five-year low of 5.57% in FY26

GST collections growth slowed to a five-year low in FY26, with import revenues outpacing domestic demand, rising refunds, and uneven state performance signalling deeper structural shifts

CEA sees West Asia conflict widening India's CAD above 2%, urges investment

The CEA argued that India's substantial refining capacity significantly mitigates the challenges of its high crude oil import dependence

India can grow above 7.5% without stoking inflation: RBI Deputy Governor

Reserve Bank of India says India can sustain over 7.5% growth without inflation, backed by strong BoP fundamentals and effective policy transmission

Rural women dominate labour market, yet gender gap persists, says NSO

Unemployment remains most pronounced among youth

India not growing enough pulses to meet nutritional needs of population

India faces a nutrition gap as pulses production and consumption fall short of dietary norms, even as cereals remain overconsumed across states

India's industrial production closes 2011-12 era with no signs of breakout

Industrial output growth remained steady at 4.1% in FY26 as India closed its 2011-12 IIP series, with the NSO set to roll out a new base year reflecting evolving economic dynamics

India's March factory output at series peak despite West Asia war

India's industrial output closed the 2011-12 series with modest growth of 4.1% in FY26, as the NSO gears up to release a revamped IIP series with a 2022-23 base year

NSO moots a new Index of Service Production with 2024-25 as base year

NSO proposes GST-based Index of Service Production to track high-frequency trends in services sector, addressing gaps in short-term economic indicators

Energy-driven economic shocks must be offset by productivity gains: CEA

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran calls for productivity gains to counter energy shocks from West Asia, highlights role of digital public infrastructure in building economic resilience