Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would accelerate India’s reform agenda towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation, while delivering long-term benefits for Gujarat.CM Patel said, “This Budget moves the reform express forward for a developed and Aatmanirbhar Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”He said the Budget, prepared at Kartavya Bhavan, is ce…
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27, with its next‑generation reforms, builds confidence, and its thrust on public capital expenditure will enhance private investment.CII welcomed the continued focus on fiscal prudence, noting that the fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP for FY27 reinforces confidence in India’s macroeconomic management.”There is broad recognition on fiscal discipline, including adherence to the …
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is closely watching the Union Budget with heightened expectations on Sunday, as the State looks for fresh announcements that could accelerate infrastructure growth, strengthen its manufacturing base, and improve urban development.With the State positioned as one of India’s leading industrial and export hubs, policymakers and industry stakeholders alike are keen on budgetary support for industrial corridors, port connectivity, logistics, and large-scale urban infr…
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) The US is positioning India as a key future partner in a new economic security framework aimed at securing global supply chains for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said on Friday. Speaking at the Hudson Institute, Helberg said Washington is preparing to expand its Pax Silica initiative. The effort is an economic security coalition focused on semiconductors, critical minerals, logistics and AI…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs) reflect a strategic shift from defensive trade policy toward a targeted, growth-driven approach, which is focused on partners where trade complementarities are already strong, logistics are efficient, and economic interests are aligned, an Australian media article said.In a decisive departure from earlier trade strategies, India is increasingly choosing partners where bilateral trade was already expanding and where agreements…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) The State Election Commission (SEC), Odisha, has begun preparations for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies in the state. The Commission has also started the process to conduct elections to the 28 newly announced ULBs across Odisha.Speaking to media persons, Santosh Kumar Dash, Secretary of the SEC, Odisha, on Wednesday, said that as per the Panchayat Rules and Municipal Acts, elections must be held every five years aft…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Germany has strengthened its relations with India amid dramatic geopolitical shifts and supply chain vulnerabilities that have come to the fore in the global economy. Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees India “as a partner of choice” for Germany, offering vast opportunities amid global uncertainties.For Germany, Europe’s economic powerhouse, this partnership promises substantial benefits: enhanced market access, reduced dependency on China, bolstered defence exports, an…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The overall tech job market in India, including permanent, temporary and contractual profiles, is expected to see a 12–15 per cent uptick in 2026, adding around 1.25 lakh new roles, a report has said.The report from work solutions provider Adecco India said the talent gap soared to 44 per cent in 2025, pushing median packages 18 per cent higher than 2024 and creating a fierce talent war.It highlighted demand for AI, data and cybersecurity roles grew 51 per cent as thes…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Freight revenue from the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) of Indian Railways has shot up fourfold between 2022–23 and 2024–25, reaching Rs 12,608 crore, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.Indian Railways has approved 306 GCTs, with a combined capacity of 192 million tonnes per annum, of which 118 have already been commissioned, while private investment of around Rs 8,600 crore has been mobilised under the GCT Policy.A significant 2,672 million ton…
Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as the defining hiring force in 2025 in India, with 290,256 AI-linked roles posted last year, a report showed on Tuesday.This momentum is set to accelerate further, with AI hiring projected to grow 32 per cent year-on-year in 2026 to nearly 3.8 lakh roles, said the report by foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME).India’s job market closed 2025 with renewed confidence, clocking sustained hiring growth across sectors, roles and citi…