New Delhi, Apr 7 (KNN) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the global economy has transitioned from a phase of isolated shocks to one of ‘permanent volatility’, driven by geopolitical conflicts and economic disruptions. Addressing the golden jubilee event of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)Continue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 6 (KNN) A report by Morgan Stanley has indicated that the growth of India’s information technology (IT) sector may moderate during the transition phase of a new technology cycle. According to the report, spending on IT services could grow more slowly than the overall expansion of theContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 19 (KNN) A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has highlighted that India’s level of urbanisation may be significantly higher than official estimates, pointing to a large extent of ‘hidden urbanisation’ driven by rapid expansion of built-up areas beyond formally recognisedContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 28 (KNN) Prime Minister Modi, chairing a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers on Friday, said the global situation amid ongoing tensions in West Asia remains dynamic, stressing that economic and trade stability, energy security, and supply chain resilience are top priorities for the government. The PM highlightedContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 6 (KNN) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), in collaboration with Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors, has launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge, a national initiative aimed at strengthening India’s climate resilience architecture by building the foundational layers of a National Climate StackContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 20 (KNN) Lower budgeted spending, underutilisation of funds under intellectual property right (IPR) programmes and decline in overseas patent filings by Indian entities are among the key concerns raised by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) on Commerce in its 196th report on the Demands for GrantsContinue Reading
New Delhi, Mar 28 (KNN) Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Friday introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, following approval by the Union Cabinet. The proposed legislation is positioned as a key reform aimed at improving ease of doingContinue Reading
