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India’s GDP to grow 7.6 pc in FY26 after revamp of calculation framework

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) India's economic growth estimate was raised to 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal on Friday following a...

Gold rises Rs 1,800 to Rs 1.64 lakh/10g on fresh buying

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 1,800 to Rs 1,64,700 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, driven...

Centre’s fiscal deficit at 63 pc of full year target at Jan-end: CGA data

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) The Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of January stood at Rs 9.8 lakh crore, or 63 per cent...

New GDP series projects higher growth rate at 7.6 pc in FY26, 7.8 pc in Oct-Dec

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) India's GDP growth estimate has been raised to 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal from 7.4 per...

New GDP series may lift FY growth to 7.6%, above govt’s 7.4% estimate

New Delhi remains optimistic on growth this year and next. A recent US trade deal may lift estimates, but uncertainty looms after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs.

Jack Dorsey’s Block slashes 4,000 roles in AI-driven overhaul

After the announcement, Block’s stock jumped up to 27% in extended trade. The layoffs add to fintech and tech cuts, with firms from Amazon to Salesforce citing AI to trim staff.

Godrej Agrovet expands crop coverage with new launches to revive growth amid slowdown

Kolkata, Feb 27 (PTI) Crop protection major Godrej Agrovet Limited on Friday said it is expanding its crop coverage and strengthening its product...

India’s forex reserves drop USD 2.119 bn to USD 723.608 bn

Mumbai, Feb 27 (PTI) India's forex reserves dropped by USD 2.119 billion to USD 723.608 billion during the week ended February 20, the...

Sensex tumbles 961 pts, Nifty tanks below 25,200 as geopolitical concerns grip investors

Mumbai, Feb 27 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex tanked 961 points while the broader Nifty settled below 25,200 on Friday due to fresh foreign fund...

Economy grows by 7.8 pc in Q3 of FY26 as per new GDP series: Govt data

New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) India's economy grew by 7.8 per cent during the October-December quarter of 2025-26, up from 7.4 per cent...

On Camera

Modi mainstreamed Israel like no Indian PM before. Delhi must stay alert to regional realities

Four broader factors will shape the trajectory of India-Israel relationship. Failure to anticipate these possible unintended consequences now may complicate its future direction.

Indian economy to grow faster than expected at 7.6% in FY26, shows govt data under new series

Under new base year, FY2025-26 GDP growth revised up to 7.6 percent; Chief economic advisor revises growth for FY 2026-27.

India orders more Polish drones, Indian firm keen to set up plant to fill ‘empty’ arsenal—Warsaw’s envoy

New Delhi: India is right to pursue and strike terrorists where they are, as during Op Sindoor, Poland’s Ambassador to India Dr Piotr Antoni...

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.