Economics studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It examines how individuals and societies allocate resources. Economic theories help explain market behaviour and consumer choices. In India, the economy is diverse, encompassing agriculture, industry, and services. Economic policies shape development and influence living standards. Understanding economics is crucial for informed decision-making and effective governance.
Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki has arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat with about 80,886 metric tonnes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates. The vessel...
India has overtaken China as the largest supplier of cotton products, including apparel and home textiles, to the United States in 2025. The shift reflects higher US tariffs...
L&T Finance Ltd has launched a specialised lending programme called Spoorthi for women entrepreneurs. The initiative offers relaxed eligibility norms and longer repayment periods for selected borrowers. It...
Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow by 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, slightly above the 7.3 per cent recorded in 2024-25. The state continues to remain India’s largest...
India’s industrial production recorded a modest recovery in January 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 4.8 per cent year-on-year. The growth was lower than the...
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply to a record $725.727 billion in the week ended 13 February, reflecting stronger external buffers and improved financial stability. The increase came...
India’s sandalwood sector is drawing renewed attention after a farmer’s protest brought into light the tension between tree felling for infrastructure and the value of mature sandalwood plantations....
The Department of Financial Services has released a socio-economic impact analysis of the incentive scheme for promoting RuPay debit card usage and low-value BHIM-UPI person-to-merchant transactions. The study...
India’s economic evidence on drug-resistant tuberculosis has strengthened the case for shorter, all-oral treatment. An evaluation by ICMR–National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis found that six-month bedaquiline-based regimens...
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented the state Budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 9,12,696.35 crore. The Budget is nearly 12.9 per cent higher...
