Tariff war, AI bubble: Crisis worse than 2008 looming? Economic Survey explains what India should do

Tariff war, AI bubble: Crisis worse than 2008 looming? Economic Survey explains what India should do

India’s strongest macroeconomic performance in decades has collided with a global system that no longer rewards macroeconomic success. (AI image) Economic Survey 2025-26: India stands tall in the global economic order – as the world’s fastest growing major economy that is exhibiting resilience in the face of global economic turmoil and Donald Trump’s tariff threat….

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Budget 2026 expectations for India's real estate: A path to 'Viksit Bharat’

Budget 2026 expectations for India’s real estate: A path to ‘Viksit Bharat’

Reintroduce tax holiday for affordable housing with a tweak that the eligibility for affordable housing should be based on size of flat rather than value. (AI image) By Adarsh RankaIndia’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, reinforcing its position as a core pillar of the country’s economic expansion.Government-led reforms continued to…

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Economic Survey ahead of Budget 2026: What is Economic Survey, why is it significant, who prepares it & when will it be tabled by FM Sitharaman? Check date & time

Economic Survey ahead of Budget 2026: What is Economic Survey, why is it significant, who prepares it & when will it be tabled by FM Sitharaman? Check date & time

The Economic Survey presents an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic parameters. Economic Survey 2025-2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to table the Economic Survey ahead of her Union Budget speech. The Parliament’s Budget session began on January 28, 2026 and the first phase is expected to conclude on February 13, 2026. The Union Budget 2026…

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Budget 2026: Rebuilding cotton’s innovation pipeline - research must be the centre of policymaking

Budget 2026: Rebuilding cotton’s innovation pipeline – research must be the centre of policymaking

Though cotton anchors India’s agrarian economy, yet faces a critical paradox. (AI image) By Dr. M. RamasamiCotton occupies a critical place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. It supports millions of farm households, feeds a globally competitive textile sector, and remains one of the country’s most widely cultivated commercial crops. Yet, despite this significance, cotton…

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Budget 2026: Bridging urban-rural divides; how budget can scale gold loans for Tier-2 & Tier-3 economies

Budget 2026: Bridging urban-rural divides; how budget can scale gold loans for Tier-2 & Tier-3 economies

While gold carries immense emotional and cultural significance, in its idle form it contributes little to economic activity. (AI image) By Shaji VargheseIndia stands at a pivotal juncture where inclusive growth must extend beyond metros to Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural economies. One powerful yet underutilised lever in this journey is household gold. In recent years,…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Why India must put prevention at the centre of healthcare reform

Budget 2026 expectations: Why India must put prevention at the centre of healthcare reform

Medical inflation is the most pressing concern at the moment. By Srikanth KandikondaAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, stakeholders across sectors are sharpening their focus on measures that can strengthen economic resilience and citizen welfare in the coming year. In the healthcare and insurance space, expectations are anchored in a sustained commitment to…

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