New Delhi: As a critical constituent of the infrastructure sector, ports account for nearly 95% of external trade by volume. During FY2024-25, India’s major ports handled 855 million tonnes of cargo-up from 581 million tonnesin FY 2014–15, reflecting a decadal growth of 47.16%. India’s ports are expanding rapidly to support economic growth in line with […]
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New Delhi: Energy is more than just electricity or fuel; it is the force that enables modern life. It lights our homes, powers our industries, drives transportation, supports digital services, and keeps hospitals, schools, and businesses running. Energy underpins economic growth, social development, and technological advancement. As India’s economy expands, the demand for reliable and […]
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New Delhi: The eighth round of NABARD’s Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) presents the clearest evidence of a broad-based revival in rural demand, rising incomes and improved household well-being over the past year. RECSS is a high-frequency, bi-monthly assessment being conducted by NABARD since September 2024. The survey now offers a rich, year-long […]
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New Delhi: Over the past decade, India’s banks have moved from stress to strength. NPAs have dropped sharply from a peak of 11.4% in 2018 to just 2.3% in 2025, reflecting healthier balance sheets and stronger recoveries. Profitability is at record highs with scheduled Commercial Banks earning ₹4.01 lakh crore in FY24-25 and PSBs reaching […]
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New Delhi: India’s handicraft sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy, especially in rural areas. It provides livelihoods to a large number of artisans and craftspersons across rural and semi-urban regions, contributes to exports, and helps preserve India’s rich cultural heritage. With 318 GI-tagged handicraft products and around 455 formally classified craft categories, […]
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The alternative economic policy pursued by the Mamata Banerjee government through a number of social schemes alongside attracting employment- driven investment has resulted in nothing less than a miracle on the economic front. The little over 14 years of the regime has witnessed a phenomenal six-fold jump in the state’s own revenue from […]
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