Indian Economy – Page 4

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

Business Insights

SBI Research Calls for Overhaul of Priority Sector Lending Limits to Boost Housing and Education

SBI Research urges RBI to update priority sector lending limits for housing and education, reflecting current economic realities and boosting growth.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 8, 2026

Business Insights

ECLGS 5.0 Surpasses ₹1.55 Lakh Crore in Credit Guarantees as MSMEs Lead Recovery

ECLGS 5.0 has exceeded ₹1.55 lakh crore in credit guarantees, empowering MSMEs and driving India's economic recovery.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 7, 2026

Business Insights

FMCG Sector Navigates Inflationary Pressures with Strategic Pricing for Q1 Growth

Indian FMCG companies are achieving Q1 growth by strategically adjusting prices to combat inflation and maintain profit margins.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 7, 2026

Market

Market Rally: Top Indian Firms Add ₹1 Lakh Crore in Valuation

Six of India's ten most valuable companies collectively added over ₹1 lakh crore to their market capitalization this week, fueled by a broad-based rally in the domestic equity markets. Driven…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026

Economy

RBI Signals Currency Stability as Gold Loan Market Draws Regulatory Scrutiny

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Thursday that downward pressure on the rupee is beginning to subside, even as the central bank issued a stern warning regarding the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026

Economy

EPF-2026 Rules: Impact of the ₹1,800 Contribution Cap on Take-Home Pay

The Indian government has introduced the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026, mandating a fixed monthly contribution of ₹1,800 from both employees and employers. This policy shift, set to take…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026

Economy

Centre Extends Ravi Agrawal’s Tenure as CBDT Chairman

Ravi Agrawal's CBDT chairmanship is extended for six months, ensuring leadership continuity for India's direct tax body during a critical economic period.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 4, 2026

Economy

The 8th Pay Commission Debate: Analyzing the Push for a ₹69,000 Minimum Wage

Explore the 8th Pay Commission debate as unions push for a substantial minimum wage increase to ₹69,000 for central government employees.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 4, 2026