Indian Economy – Page 3

West Bengal Formulates 7th Pay Commission, Names Former IAS Officer Atanu Chakraborty as Chairman

West Bengal forms its 7th Pay Commission led by retired IAS officer Atanu Chakraborty to restructure salaries for over one million state employees.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Market

Nifty 50 Slips Below 24,000: Technical Levels and Market Triggers to Watch Amid Volatility

Discover why the Nifty 50 fell below 24000 and explore the key technical support levels and market triggers to watch during this volatile correction.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 23, 2026

Economy

Structural Shift or Temporary Phase? Inside the Turnaround of India’s Public Sector Banks

In Mumbai, Indian public sector banks (PSUs) have achieved a historic financial turnaround following a decade of aggressive balance sheet clean-ups, massive capital infusions, and strategic mergers. Former Reserve Bank…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 22, 2026

Business Insights

Bajaj Auto Targets 9 Million Unit Capacity as Export Demand Surges

Bajaj Auto plans to boost annual production past nine million units to meet surging global demand for its premium and electric two-wheelers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 22, 2026

Economy

EPS-95 Pension Hike: Government Holds Line on Raising Minimum Payout to ₹7,500

The Indian government delays its decision on raising the EPS-95 minimum pension to 7500 rupees, leaving millions of retirees facing inflation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 21, 2026

Market

Axis Bank Q1 Preview: Robust Profit and NII Growth Anticipated Amid Tightening Margin Pressures

Axis Bank, India's third-largest private sector lender, is poised to report robust net profit and net interest income (NII) growth for the first quarter of financial year 2024-25, driven by…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 18, 2026

Economy

India’s Wholesale Inflation Surges to 9.87% in June as Food Prices Climb

India's wholesale inflation accelerated to a higher-than-expected 9.87% in June, driven primarily by a sharp spike in food and primary article prices. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

Gold and Silver Retail Prices Fluctuate on July 14: Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata Markets Respond to Global Shifts

Retail gold and silver prices across India's major metropolitan hubs, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, registered strategic fluctuations on July 14 as global macroeconomic pressures and domestic demand reshaped the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

India’s Retail Inflation Breaches RBI’s 4% Target for First Time in 17 Months

India's retail inflation accelerated to 4.38% in June, breaching the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% for the first time in 17 months. Released by the Ministry of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 13, 2026

Economy

8th Pay Commission Stakeholder Consultations Begin in Kolkata: A Pivotal Shift for Central Government Employees

Consultations Commence in KolkataThe 8th Pay Commission officially began its series of stakeholder consultations in Kolkata today, marking a critical step in determining the future compensation structure for millions of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026