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71 stories for “Economy” · April 2026

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Monday20 Apr 2026

Economy

Indian Cheese 'Eleftheria Gulmarg' Wins Super Gold at Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026

Global Debut: Indian Artisanal Cheese Sweeps International Awards India made a historic debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 held in São Paulo, winning 1 Super Gold, 2 Gold, and 1 Silver medal. The competition f...

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Economy

Land Inequality in Rural India: World Inequality Database Report 2026

Rural Land Inequality: A Deep Dive into India’s Distribution Gaps A recent research paper published by the World Inequality Database (WID) has highlighted severe land inequality in rural India. Using data from the Socio-...

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Economy

India Becomes 6th Largest Economy: IMF World Economic Outlook 2026 Report

India’s Economic Shift: Analyzing the IMF WEO 2026 Rankings According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released in May 2026, India is now ranked as the 6th largest economy in t...

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Economy

India Becomes 6th Largest Economy in 2025: IMF Global GDP Rankings

India’s Position in the Global Economy: IMF Report 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that India became the 6th largest economy in the world in 2025 based on nominal GDP rankings. With a GDP of approxi...

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Tamil Nadu

Centre Withholds Rs 3,000 Crore Education Funds for Tamil Nadu

Overview In 2026, a major financial and policy dispute emerged between the Union Government and the Government of Tamil Nadu after the Centre withheld approximately ₹3,000 crore in education funds. These funds were prima...

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Sunday19 Apr 2026

Economy

China Overtakes US as India's Largest Trading Partner in FY 2025–26; Trade Deficit Hits Record $112.6 Billion

China became India's largest trading partner in the financial year 2025–26, moving ahead of the United States. Bilateral trade between India and China stood at USD 151.1 billion during the year. However, the relationship...

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Economy

Vishwa Sutra Initiative: Reimagining Indian Handlooms for the Global Stage

Vishwa Sutra: Weaving India’s Heritage into Global FashionThe Ministry of Textiles has launched a pioneering initiative titled 'Vishwa Sutra — Weaves of India for the World'. Unveiled at the 61st Femina Miss India event...

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Saturday18 Apr 2026

Economy

Centre Approves India's First Semiconductor SEZ at Dholera, Gujarat for Tata Semiconductor

The Government of India has approved the country's first Semiconductor Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Dholera in Gujarat. The SEZ has been sanctioned for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Ltd. Special Economic Zon...

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Economy

ITC Becomes First Indian Company to Earn Global FSA 3.0 Certification for Wheat and Paddy

ITC Limited has obtained the Global Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0 certification for its wheat and paddy sourcing. With this, ITC has become the first company in India to receive this international recognition....

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Economy

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: ₹12,980 Crore Sovereign Guarantee Approved

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: Securing India’s Trade Against Global ShocksOn April 18, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the creation of a domestic insurance pool titled the 'Bh...

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Economy

Cocoa Self-Sufficiency Roadmap 2040: India’s Plan to End $866 Million Import Dependency

Cocoa Self-Sufficiency 2040: A Strategic Vision for Aatmanirbhar BharatIn a significant move to strengthen India's plantation sector, the Government of India has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to achieve cocoa self-suf...

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Economy

Energy Statistics India 2026: Renewable Potential Surges and Efficiency Improves

Energy Statistics India 2026: A Comprehensive Overview of India’s Power Sector The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has officially released its 33rd annual...

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