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Johannesburg, March 31 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an ambitious initiative to attract investment of around USD 60 million over the next two years at the 6th edition of the annual South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday."Investment conferences such as...

New Delhi, March 31 – India’s alternative investment industry is poised for significant expansion, with total assets under management (AUM) expected to reach around $276 billion by 2030, up from $152 billion in December 2025, according to a new report released on Tuesday.The CareEdge Ratings...

New Delhi, March 31 India's real GDP growth for the next fiscal could decline by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by about 1.5 percentage points from their baseline estimates if the Middle East conflict persists through the next fiscal, an EY report said.The EY...

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Could Trigger Global Inflation and Slow Growth Energy Shock and Economic Uncertainty Intensify Amid Ongoing Conflict New Delhi, March 31: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran...

India GDP Growth Seen Slowing to 6.5% in FY27 Amid Energy Price Pressures: ICRA Growth Outlook Weakens on Rising Energy Costs and Global Uncertainty New Delhi, March 30: ICRA on Monday projected that India’s GDP growth will moderate to 6.5 percent in the financial year 2026 to 2027, down from...

India’s Industrial Production Rises 5.2 Percent in February New Delhi – India’s industrial production recorded a growth of 5.2 percent in February 2026, driven primarily by an increase in manufacturing output, according to official data released on Monday.Factory output expanded by 2.7 percent...

India’s Industrial Production Rises 5.2 Percent in February New Delhi, March 30 – India’s industrial production experienced a growth of 5.2 percent in February, driven primarily by gains in the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Monday.Factory Output Increases Factory...

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme Sees Boost with Rs 7,104 Crore Investment New Delhi, March 30 – The government has approved 29 new applications under the electronics component manufacturing scheme, representing a significant investment of Rs 7,104 crore, according to a senior official...

India Auto Sector Growth to Slow in FY27 After Strong GST-Driven Expansion: ICRA ReportNew Delhi, March 27: India’s automobile sector is expected to witness a moderation in growth in FY27 after a strong expansion in FY26, largely driven by policy support such as GST cuts, improved...

BRICS Bloc Strengthening Alters Global Dynamics, Kremlin Aide Says BRICS Expansion and Shifting Global Relationships Moscow, March 26 – The BRICS economic bloc is reshaping global relations and fostering South-South cooperation, bypassing Western influence, according to a top Kremlin economic...

Private Equity Investments in India’s Real Estate Surge 59% in 2025 to $6.7 Billion Strong Economic Growth Fuels Investment New Delhi, March 26 – Private equity investments in India’s real estate sector experienced a substantial increase of 59% in 2025, reaching $6.7 billion, according to a...

India’s Engineering Goods Exports Hit $10.36 Billion in February 2026, Achieving Double-Digit Growth New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and a global economic slowdown, India’s engineering goods exports recorded 12.9% year-on-year growth in February 2026, reaching...

India Urged to Unlock Vast Gold Reserves Through Financialization New Delhi, March 25 – India should unlock the vast household gold reserves by encouraging consumers to invest in financial instruments, said former Union Minister P P Choudhary and senior market officials on Wednesday. The move is...

Tax Exemption for Cooperative Federations Announced Three-Year Dividend Tax Relief for National Cooperatives New Delhi – The government announced a three-year tax exemption on dividend income for national cooperative federations on Wednesday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed the...

India’s Infrastructure Transformation Driven by Public Spending and Private Investment Government Investment Surge Fuels Growth New Delhi, March 25 – India’s infrastructure transformation is being driven by a significant increase in public capital expenditure and a maturing financial ecosystem...

India’s Workforce Projected to Expand by 4.7% in First Half of FY27 Mumbai, March 25 – India’s workforce is projected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the first half of fiscal year 2027, according to a report released on Wednesday. The growth is primarily fueled by expansion within key sectors...

India’s Resilient Growth Trajectory New Delhi, March 25 – India’s economy is expected to maintain its robust growth trajectory, with S&P Global projecting a GDP growth rate of 7.1 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (FY27). This projection underscores India’s position as one of the...

New Delhi, March 24 The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed four loan projects on Tuesday, including a project to promote sustainable horticulture in Punjab and the Mumbai Metro Line, totaling ₹16,420 crore.The loan agreement was signed with the Government of India to provide...

New Delhi, March 24 Exports supported under the RoDTEP scheme are estimated to have grown at over 20% CAGR between 2023-24 and 2025-26, despite global headwinds such as weak demand, freight volatility, rising protectionism, and geopolitical uncertainties, an official said on Tuesday.At the...

New Delhi, March 23 – According to the 2025-26 economic survey report presented to the Delhi assembly by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday, Delhi's per capita income at current prices is likely to reach Rs 5,31,610, registering a growth of 7.92 per cent over 2024-25.The Chief Minister...