Inflation and world stress neutralized, massive shopping in October: GST collection increased by 23%; Car sales, UPI and electricity consumption also set records

Inflation and world stress neutralized, massive shopping in October: GST collection increased by 23%; Car sales, UPI and electricity consumption also set records

Despite inflation in the country, high interest rates and ongoing tension in the world, people made huge purchases in October. The market was busy during the festive season. Its effect was also visible in the figures of GST collection, car sales, digital payments and electricity consumption. The country’s GST collection in October increased by 22.9%…

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Strong Macroeconomic Fundamentals Anchor India’s Economy Against Global Headwinds: RBI Bulletin

Strong Macroeconomic Fundamentals Anchor India’s Economy Against Global Headwinds: RBI Bulletin

News business economy Strong Macroeconomic Fundamentals Anchor India’s Economy Against Global Headwinds: RBI Bulletin Last Updated:October 24, 2026, 08:59 IST The RBI’s October Bulletin pointed to sustained domestic demand and robust services activity as key drivers of India’s growth despite rising oil prices and global uncertainty. According to the RBI Bulletin, high-frequency indicators across industry…

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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement comes into effect from October 20: Now New Zealand’s goods like kiwifruit and clothes will be available cheap in the country, duty-free entry for all Indian goods.

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement comes into effect from October 20: Now New Zealand’s goods like kiwifruit and clothes will be available cheap in the country, duty-free entry for all Indian goods.

The Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand will come into effect from 12:01 am on October 20. Under this, all Indian goods will get 100% duty-free entry in New Zealand. Under this agreement, New Zealand will invest 20 billion dollars i.e. about Rs 1.90 lakh crore in India in the next 15 years….

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How Did China Build The World’s Factory? One City’s 0 Million Gamble Offers A Clue

How Did China Build The World’s Factory? One City’s $500 Million Gamble Offers A Clue

A Chinese city with no display industry bet $500 million on a screen manufacturer. Another courted Taiwanese businesses with cheap land, familiar restaurants and 40 Taiwanese television channels. Shanghai helped Tesla go from construction to car production in less than a year. These deals reveal how China built its industrial power, argue Robin Rivaton and…

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Government will sell its stake in IDBI Bank: Canadian company will buy 60.72% shares; This is the biggest disinvestment by the government after Air India.

Government will sell its stake in IDBI Bank: Canadian company will buy 60.72% shares; This is the biggest disinvestment by the government after Air India.

4 minutes ago copy link The Union Cabinet has given green signal to the plan to sell IDBI Bank. Under this decision, the Central Government and LIC will together sell their 60.72% stake in the bank to Canadian billionaire Prem Vats’ company ‘Fairfax’. This deal has been finalized for ₹52,877 crore. This is the biggest…

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IMF increases India’s GDP growth forecast: 7% for 2026 and 2027, economy strengthened by domestic demand

IMF increases India’s GDP growth forecast: 7% for 2026 and 2027, economy strengthened by domestic demand

New Delhi36 minutes ago copy link International Monetary Fund i.e. IMF has increased India’s growth rate forecast for the year 2026 from 6.4% to 7%. Despite global tensions, recession and high crude oil prices, India’s economy is growing rapidly due to strong domestic demand and better performance of the services sector. This estimate of IMF…

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World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast: from 6.6% to 7.1% for FY27, benefiting from strong first quarter data

World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast: from 6.6% to 7.1% for FY27, benefiting from strong first quarter data

New Delhi1 hour ago copy link The World Bank has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2026-27 to 7.1%. Earlier in April, the World Bank had estimated the GDP growth rate for FY27 at 6.6%. The organization has said this in its latest report ‘India Development Update’ released on Tuesday, September 6….

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World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast: from 6.6% to 7.1% for FY27, benefiting from strong first quarter data

World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast: from 6.6% to 7.1% for FY27, benefiting from strong first quarter data

New Delhi19 minutes ago copy link The World Bank has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2026-27 to 7.1%. Earlier in April, the World Bank had estimated the economy’s growth rate for FY27 at 6.6%. The organization has said this in its latest report ‘India Development Update’ released on Tuesday, September 6….

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