Category: India

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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Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), through its Chess Club in association with SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. (SBI GIC), co-powered by SBI, is set to host the institute’s first-ever FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament on 7 February 2026. This landmark event brings an officially rated international chess tournament to the IIT Kanpur campus and is open to chess players nationwide. The tournament will be held at the Yoga Hall, New Students’ Activity Centre (SAC), IIT Kanpur, starting at 9:00 AM onwards. Conducted in a 9-round Swiss…

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Lucknow | S.R. Global School, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, celebrated the 77th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking the occasion as a moment of pride for the entire school community. More than 250 students of the school played a commendable role in the Republic Day parade held at the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Lucknow, participating along with the school band and bringing laurels to the institution. The students’ disciplined performance and synchronized participation during the parade were widely appreciated, reflecting their dedication, teamwork, and strong sense of…

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New Delhi | Skoda Auto India has unveiled the new Skoda Kushaq, further strengthening its commitment to democratizing European technology for Indian roads. Designed to be #EasyToLove, the updated Kushaq redefines value, safety, comfort, and driving dynamics while reinforcing Skoda’s India 2.0 growth strategy. The Kushaq, Skoda Auto India’s first product under the India 2.0 programme, has played a key role in accelerating the brand’s growth in the country. With several segment-first technologies, enhanced standard features, and a refreshed design, the new Kushaq aims to make European engineering more accessible and…

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Lucknow | In a major step toward inclusive digital education, IIT Madras–led online learning platform SWAYAM Plus has launched its flagship ‘AI for All’ programme in Hindi, making artificial intelligence education accessible to a much wider audience across India. Under this initiative, six free online AI courses are now available in Hindi. These include AI for Educators, AI in Physics, AI in Chemistry, AI in Accounting, Cricket Analytics with AI, and AI/ML using Python. The courses are designed for beginners and do not require any prior knowledge of AI or coding.…

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