Economy
Private firms' capex rises 7% to ₹30.3 trillion in FY25, shows govt data
In FY24, they had made a capital expenditure of ₹28.3 trillion, showing an annual growth of 2.65%, as per the detailed Gross Fixed Capital Formation figures for FY25 released by the ministry
 "Private firms' capex rises 7% to ₹30.3 trillion in FY25, shows govt data")
BS Roundtable: Swapan Dasgupta to set the tone at Bengal Beckons on Monday
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta will be the star attraction at the first edition of a Business Standard Roundtable in the state, Bengal Beckons, on Monday
 "BS Roundtable: Swapan Dasgupta to set the tone at Bengal Beckons on Monday")
Trust deficit in GDP data is a political issue: Rajeeva Karandikar
Former NSC chief Rajeeva Karandikar defends India's new GDP series, calling for greater transparency while rejecting claims of data manipulation
 "Trust deficit in GDP data is a political issue: Rajeeva Karandikar")
Govt mulls FDI liberalisation to bring more crops under plantation sector
India has received $295.23 million FDI in tea and coffee (processing and warehousing coffee), and $3.93 billion in rubber goods during April 2000 and March 2026
 "Govt mulls FDI liberalisation to bring more crops under plantation sector")
Braj region to be developed on lines of Ayodhya and Kashi: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh chief minister says Braj Bhoomi will get improved infrastructure and facilities for devotees while preserving its spiritual and cultural significance
 "Braj region to be developed on lines of Ayodhya and Kashi: UP CM Adityanath")
Govt sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities to cool prices
The Centre, through its agencies NCCF and Nafed, is sitting on a buffer stock of 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion for 2026
 "Govt sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities to cool prices")
Weekly economy wrap: GDP beats estimates, but inflation risks remain
India's economy started FY27 on a strong footing, but questions emerged over the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 and the methodology behind it
 "Weekly economy wrap: GDP beats estimates, but inflation risks remain")
Turnover-linked levy could be fairer for gig workers than payouts
A contribution mechanism for gig-worker social security that is linked to individual transactions rather than an aggregator's turnover could create a sharply uneven financial burden
 "Turnover-linked levy could be fairer for gig workers than payouts")
India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falter
About 2,00,000 barrels per day of diesel (gasoil) transited the Bab-el-Mandeb in August on vessels bound for Europe, close to year-earlier levels
 "India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falter")
India's sugar flip-flop highlights fault lines in agri trade policy regime
The decision to import 1 MT of raw sugar after allowing exports earlier in the season has revived questions over crop estimates, policy predictability and the cost of repeated trade interventions
 "India's sugar flip-flop highlights fault lines in agri trade policy regime")
Eway bills rise 7.7% to 139.08 mn in August, third highest on record
August recorded the third-highest monthly eway bill count, signalling sustained momentum in goods movement and formal economic activity ahead of the festive season
 "Eway bills rise 7.7% to 139.08 mn in August, third highest on record")
Odisha plans integrated university township with industry focus
The proposed integrated university township is part of the Centre's university townships plan announced during Union Budget 2026-27
 "Odisha plans integrated university township with industry focus")
India's FDI paradox: Record gross inflows run into investor exits
Record inflows offset by higher repatriation and rising outward investment, keeping net FDI subdued
 "India's FDI paradox: Record gross inflows run into investor exits")
World Bank's Mishra pushes back on doubts over strength of India's growth
World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said high-frequency indicators such as vehicle sales, cement volumes and credit demand point to strong economic momentum despite doubts over GDP data
 "World Bank's Mishra pushes back on doubts over strength of India's growth")
India's data centre boom may add just 0.13% to GDP by 2030: Moody's
Despite billions of dollars in announced data centre investments, India's GDP gains may remain limited by 2030 as high import dependence curbs domestic value addition and job creation
 "India's data centre boom may add just 0.13% to GDP by 2030: Moody's")
Methodology of new GDP series is questionable, says Pronab Sen
Pronab Sen, the first chief statistician of India, in a telephonic conversation with Asit Ranjan Mishra, explains his key concern about the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data and the criticism h
 "Methodology of new GDP series is questionable, says Pronab Sen")
India-New Zealand free-trade agreement likely to take effect next month
The New Zealand deal comes as India accelerates negotiations with several trading partners to expand market access for its exporters and strengthen supply chains
 "India-New Zealand free-trade agreement likely to take effect next month")
1991 liberalisation made a break with the past, says C Rangarajan
C Rangarajan says reforms are a continuous process and we need new measures to tackle new challenges
 "1991 liberalisation made a break with the past, says C Rangarajan")
Previous revisions also caused changes in nominal GDP: Analysis
The base year change from 1999-00 to 2004-05 led to a 6% rise in nominal GDP numbers of Q1FY08
 "Previous revisions also caused changes in nominal GDP: Analysis")
Odisha eyes Gulf investors seeking a hedge against West Asia risks
Odisha will pitch 30 innovative projects to 30 wealth funds during the UAE roadshow from September 8 to 11
 "Odisha eyes Gulf investors seeking a hedge against West Asia risks")