Category: India

Lucknow | Nestled in the cultural cradle of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow—the City of Nawabs—has long been celebrated for its Awadhi elegance, architectural grandeur and refined lifestyle. From the narrow, timeworn lanes of Chowk to the colonial charm of Hazratganj and the glass-and-steel skyline of Gomti Nagar, the city has always balanced heritage with quiet evolution. In 2025, however, that evolution has accelerated into a full-fledged real estate renaissance, placing Lucknow firmly among North India’s most promising Tier-2 investment destinations. Industry estimates now project annual growth of 12–15 per cent in Lucknow’s…

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Lucknow: In the long shadow of India’s established technology powerhouses such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, a quieter but determined startup revolution is taking shape in the heart of Uttar Pradesh. Long known for its Nawabi culture, cuisine and colonial-era architecture, Lucknow is now steadily positioning itself as a serious contender in India’s fast-expanding $450 billion startup ecosystem. As of 2025, Lucknow is home to over 400 technology startups, operating across sectors such as edtech, healthtech, fintech and agritech. At the state level, Uttar Pradesh has crossed 17,000 registered startups, marking…

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Lucknow: Lucknow, the City of Nawabs, has long seduced visitors with its slow-cooked kebabs, refined tehzeeb, and evenings steeped in poetry rather than party lights. For years, it carried the reputation of a city that slept early, where shutters fell by 9 pm and nightlife was more memory than movement. In 2025, that perception has decisively changed. Lucknow is now awake, expressive and confidently nocturnal—crafting a nightlife that is modern yet unmistakably its own. The transformation has been swift and striking. Since 2023, more than 30 new bars, lounges and…

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New Delhi: India’s labour market is undergoing a significant transformation, led by right skilling, a rising entrepreneurial spirit and sustained government initiatives, resulting in a steady decline in unemployment, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Survey notes that employment dynamics are being reshaped by digitalisation, the green energy transition and emerging forms of work such as gig and platform-based employment. In the post-pandemic phase, the focus has shifted from merely generating jobs to improving the quality of…

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New Delhi: India’s economy has emerged as a rare island of stability in a period of heightened global economic turbulence, supported by a calibrated fiscal strategy, disciplined consolidation, and resilient revenue mobilisation, the Economic Survey 2025–26 said. The Survey was tabled in Parliament today by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The Survey underlined that a predictable and credible fiscal trajectory adopted by the Centre over recent years has anchored macroeconomic stability while balancing growth imperatives with fiscal sustainability. Reduction in fiscal and revenue deficits, reorientation…

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New Delhi: India’s economic momentum remains strong despite a fragile global backdrop, with the First Advance Estimates projecting real GDP growth of 7.4 per cent and GVA growth of 7.3 per cent in FY26. The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, once again positions India as the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth year in a row. The Survey estimates India’s potential growth at around 7 per cent, while FY27 GDP growth is projected in the range of 6.8–7.2 per cent, reflecting resilience supported by…

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New Delhi: India’s economy is projected to grow by 7.4 per cent in FY26, driven by robust domestic consumption and sustained investment momentum, reaffirming the country’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year. This outlook was presented in the Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Looking ahead, the Survey estimates real GDP growth in FY27 at 6.8–7.2 per cent, with India’s medium-term growth potential placed at around 7 per cent, despite a challenging global environment. Consumption and Investment Drive…

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Mumbai: SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, has reported a new business premium of ₹31,326 crore for the period ended December 31, 2025, registering a strong growth compared to ₹26,256 crore recorded during the corresponding period ended December 31, 2024. The company also recorded a 15 percent increase in regular premium over the same comparative period. The insurer’s protection new business premium witnessed robust growth of 22 percent, reaching ₹3,411 crore for the period ended December 31, 2025. Protection individual new business premium stood at ₹651…

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Strategic Home-State Expansion Marks Key Milestone in North India Growth Lucknow | Three Brothers Distillery (TBD) has announced the launch of its whisky brands 55° NORTH Whisky and Northern Pride Whisky in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across North India. The move strengthens TBD’s footprint in one of India’s largest and most influential spirits markets by volume. The rollout will initially cover select districts including Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj, with a phased expansion planned across additional districts in the coming months. Both brands…

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