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47 stories for “Economy” · January 2026
Clear filtersFor the first time, India has overtaken China in rice production. India produced about 152 million metric tonnes against China's 146 million, and now accounts for more than 28% of the world's rice. India has nearly 60,00...
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% in November 2025, the fastest rise in 25 months. Only October 2023, at 11.9%, was higher. Infrastructure and construction goods rose 12.1%. Consumer durables grew 10...
In early January 2026, India’s economic outlook reflected cautious optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. Key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation trends, and fiscal deficit projections played a crucial role in...
The RBI has started reviewing its Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) framework for non-banking financial companies. SBR, in place since 2022, places NBFCs in four tiers, the Base, Middle, Upper and Top layers, by their size an...
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry said India registered more than 5.5 lakh domestic trademarks in 2024-25, the most in any single year. Online filing, faster examination and lower pendency helped. Pharmaceutica...
OverviewFollowing the expiration of the final deadline on December 31, unlinked PAN cards have been rendered inoperative starting today. This move by the Income Tax department aims to curb tax evasion and ensure data int...
OverviewOil marketing companies have implemented a significant revision in fuel prices starting the New Year. While commercial LPG prices saw a steep hike, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were reduced to support the a...
OverviewMarking the third anniversary of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), 100% of Indian goods entering Australia became tariff-free starting January 1, 2026. This strengthens the econ...
OverviewAs of January 1, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission framework officially becomes the reference point for central government salary and pension calculations. This follows the conclusion of the 7th Pay Commission's tenur...
Overview India has achieved a remarkable economic milestone by becoming the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, surpassing Japan. The nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached an impressive $4.18 trillion, ma...
The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), implemented on January 1, 2026, is a significant reform in the state’s social security framework aimed at ensuring financial stability for government employees after retireme...
