Union Budget 2026 is being pitched around growth, skills and competitiveness, but school education still gets judged by access—more classrooms, more enrolment. Education leaders argue the real test now is outcomes. Shiv Nadar School CEO Arti Dawar says sustained investment in teacher development, modern pedagogy, industry exposure and equitable tech access is essential to turn…
India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with real GDP growth projected at 7.4% in FY26, even as the global environment remains fragile due to geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnerabilities, the Economic Survey 2025–26 said on Wednesday.Tabled in Parliament by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the survey said India’s macroeconomic…
The Indian rupee underperformed in 2025. (AI image) The Indian rupee was the worst performing Asian currency in 2025 and has started 2026 on a poor note, hitting a lifetime low of 92 versus the US dollar. What’s causing the slide, and is it reflective of any underlying issues? The Economic Survey 2025-2026 sheds light…
India’s ongoing trade talks with the United States may finally reach the finish line this year, the Economic Survey 2026 has suggested. The Economic Survey, presented in Parliament by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, said the development would help in bringing down uncertainty on the external front.“At the same time, ongoing trade negotiations with…
IndiGo CEO says December disruptions lasted only ‘three days’ NEW DELHI: After lakhs of IndiGo passengers were left stranded in December, CEO Pieter Elbers, in a first press interaction after the flight disruption last month, said that the airline failed its customers ‘for three days’.When the media pointed out that the disruptions went on for…
India-EU FTA (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement marks a defining moment in India’s contemporary trade diplomacy. Beyond tariff schedules and market access gains, the agreement signals a conscious shift in India’s approach to economic integration—away from the instinctive caution that has shaped its trade policy for much…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday strongly rebutted Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of the India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA), questioning the opposition’s credibility and defending the pact as a landmark, win-win economic deal that could unlock major growth and employment opportunities for India.Responding to an X post by Ramesh…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, opened in red on Thursday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 went below 25,300, BSE Sensex was down almost 300 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,262.65, down 80 points or 0.32%. BSE Sensex was at 82,055.85,…
Mumbai: After years spent navigating regulatory headwinds and financial strain, Vodafone Idea is beginning to look beyond survival. “For the first time in years, the fog has cleared, allowing the business to look beyond survival and focus on sustainable growth,” said Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, adding that the turning point that fundamentally…
Bengaluru: As AI adoption accelerates globally, Infosys and EkStep cofounder Nandan Nilekani said India must position itself firmly in the race to the top, using AI to improve livelihoods and create real economic value.“There is a race in AI—a race to the bottom and a race to the top. The race to the bottom is…