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Money matters: States' borrowings at 60% of Dec target, shows data

States are allowed to go for a fiscal deficit of 3 per cent of their GSDP and 0.5 per cent relaxation is given in case they pursue power sector reforms

Credit for growth: Enhanced credit flow to boost MSME investment, growth

Since credit is growing at a healthy pace, lenders must properly evaluate businesses before extending credit

SBI looks to raise Rs 10,000 crore through 15-year infra bonds next week

SBI has previously raised Rs 20,000 crore in infrastructure bonds in the current financial year FY25

Key to Maharashtra's growth: Focus on boosting major economic centres

The underperformance of the state is largely due to its key economic centres, not letting the state take advantage of its underlying strengths

We're now in the era of speed of doing business, says Nara Lokesh

Popular in Andhra Pradesh as the "job creator in chief", the state minister of IT, electronics & communications, and human resource development, says the mantra now is "speed of doing business"

Pent-up demand for cars now over; growth will be only 3-4%: Maruti Chairman

Bhargava discusses the reasons for the slowdown and their strategy in the EV market

Slowing capex: Focus more on growth dynamics than changing target norms

Patterns of capital expenditure have a bearing on economic growth. With their huge spending power, states have as big a role in economic development as the Union government

Demand and margin gains ahead for agrochemicals manufacturer UPL

UPL reported revenue of Rs 11,090 crore in 2QFY25, up 9 per cent Y-o-Y, with volume growth of 16 per cent offsetting price decline of 7 per cent

Foreign funding: Higher FDI to improve growth outcomes for Indian economy

India needs to continuously improve its business environment to attract durable foreign saving

Ramachandra Guha's new book is a must-read on India's history and nature

Anyone interested in the planet, in India, and in India's history would be well-served by reading, Speaking With Nature

Biting the bullet: Will India's Bullet Train project become a reality soon?

A major cause of concern for the project is rising costs and the commissioning date. From Rs 1.10 trillion in 2017, the cost has been revised up to Rs 1.65 trillion, up 50 per cent

Indian cricket's home truths: When attack becomes the best form of defence

The series loss to New Zealand has laid bare a fundamental question: Is T20 batting ethos proliferating into Test cricket?

More investor education about REITs is needed: Certus Capital founder

He talks about the sector's prospects, including the performance of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the country's real estate debt investment market

PMO launches new maritime strategy, to infuse funds into port sector

With almost all major ports languishing with low traffic levels, the funds will go a long way towards expanding cargo capacity and improving port facilities

Apple targets 32% of iPhone production and 26% of value in India by FY27

This could translate into a production value of over $34 billion, assuming global iPhone sales remain consistent with 2023-24 (FY24) levels

Centre may relax expenditure norms for Q4 to speed up capital expenditure

The Centre's capex, through which it builds physical infrastructure, reached Rs 4.1 trillion or 37.3 per cent of the annual target in the first five months of FY25

FinMin revokes 8-year-old circular: CPSEs no longer need NITI nod for JVs

The DPE in a notification said it has been done to make the process easy and less time consuming

Govt to open e-Shram portal for registration of self-employed workers

New facility aims to add millions of unorganised workers to social security benefits

SPIEF plays key role in increased Russia-India trade: Director Valkov

Forum director emphasises 'big potential' of rupee-rouble trade between both nations

LNG trucks in India: Pvt sector entry sparks change, but challenges remain

India's LNG trucks' path is strewn with rocks, namely, poor infrastructure, high vehicle prices, lack of government support, and a highly fragmented market dominated by small transporters