Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Maharashtra’s economy is set to grow at 7.9 per cent in 2025-26 against the India’s growth rate of 7.6 per cent especially due to a record collection of Goods and Services Tax and favourable market conditions. Maharashtra continues to be the growth engine of the country. The nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is expected to grow by 10.4 per cent. According to the Economic Survey for 2025-26 presented by the Minister of State for Finance Ashish …
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New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that this year’s Union Budget lays the road map for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ — driven by technology, reforms and finance — and all the stakeholders need to collectively ensure that reforms reach the grassroots level.Addressing a post-Budget webinar, PM Modi urged the stakeholders to transform reforms into solid results, suggesting to create a charter involving the government, industry, financial institutions and academia to achi…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that he has held talks on the India-Israel free trade agreement with a high-level Israeli delegation. “I had a productive interaction with the Israeli team, reflecting our shared commitment to deepening economic engagement. It is encouraging to see both sides working closely to unlock new opportunities in trade, innovation and growth, further strengthening our valued partnership,” Goyal said in a post on X.”As…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Chhattisgarh is expected to sustain robust economic growth in the financial year 2025–26 with state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices projected to rise from Rs 5.65 lakh crore in 2024–25 to around Rs 6.31 lakh crore in 2025–26, as per the Economic Survey Report presented in the state Assembly on Monday. “With an estimated growth rate of 11.57 per cent, the state is set to outperform the national average and maintain strong economic momentum,” …
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) The state government on Thursday released the Economic Survey 2025-26, showcasing strong growth, rising per capita income, and significant strides in agriculture, industry, services and social development.According to the annual economic survey, the per capita income in the state has risen by 9.2 per cent to Rs 1,86,761, reflecting faster convergence of per capita income with the national level.“The Per Capita Income of Odisha has increased by 9.2 per cent to reach R…
Bhopal, Feb 17 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government tabled the Economic Survey for 2025-26 in the state Assembly on Tuesday, presenting advance estimates that highlight strong economic performance and sectoral progress in the state. Reacting on the robust growth across several sectors in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that with financial discipline, transparent governance, and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the economy of the state has strengthened signifi…
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party’s Punjab unit President Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday invited farmer organisations for dialogue, stating that “if they see any shortcomings in the India-US trade agreement, they should choose the path of discussion rather than agitation”.He reiterated that the agreement would not have any adverse impact on farmers, especially those in Punjab, and will instead benefit industry and trade while creating new employment opportunities for the youth.Speaking…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the second set of four Study Reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero, which cover the transport, industry, power, and critical minerals sectors.According to the reports, electricity’s share in the power sector can rise as high as 60 per cent in 2070 from 21 per cent in 2025, while the share of non-fossil generation increases from 23 per cent to 80-85 per cent. Electricity, biofuels, and hydrogen can meet nearly 90 per …
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said critical minerals will play a central role in Ukraine’s economic recovery after the war, arguing that access to and development of natural resources would be essential to rebuilding the country and securing lasting peace. “This war will end at some point,” Rubio said, adding that Ukraine would need to harness its resources once fighting stops. “And when it does, Ukraine needs to be able to harness all the resour…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, addressing a joint session of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session on Wednesday, lauded India’s strides in agriculture, industry, healthcare, and social welfare, calling the nation’s rapid progress “a topic for global discussion”.Highlighting record foodgrain production of over 350 million tonnes in the past year, the President announced that India has now become the world’s largest rice producer.She further noted that the cou…