ECONOMY
Tamil Nadu Rolls Out 200 Units Free Electricity Scheme For Households
The Tamil Nadu government, under the newly-sworn in chief minister C Joesph Vijay, the actor-turned politician, has formally rolled out its much-anticipated free electricity scheme, announcing 200 units of free power every two months for eligible domestic consumers whose bimonthly electricity consumption is up to 500 units. Fulfilling one of his poll promises, Vijay signed […]
CW Bureau
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May 10, 2026
ECONOMY
PM MITRA Park At Warangal Goes On Stream With ₹1,695-Cr Investment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the country’s first operational PM MITRA Park at Warangal in Telangana, marking a major milestone in India’s push to build globally competitive textile manufacturing ecosystems and strengthen the country’s integrated textile value chain. Developed at an estimated cost of ₹1,695.54 crore, the PM MITRA Park is expected to emerge […]
CW Bureau
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May 10, 2026
ECONOMY
How ECLGS 5.0 Supports Businesses Through The West Asia Disruptions
The Union Cabinet has approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0, aimed at helping businesses navigate disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict. The scheme is designed to ensure timely access to working capital, enabling companies to sustain operations, protect employment and maintain continuity across supply chains during a period of heightened uncertainty. […]
CW Bureau
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May 6, 2026
ECONOMY
War Shock Sends Commodity Prices Soaring; Energy To Rise 24% In 2026
Global commodity markets are bracing for a sharp upswing, with energy prices projected to jump 24% in 2026, marking their highest levels since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook. Overall commodity prices are forecast to rise 16%, driven by a potent mix of elevated energy, fertiliser and […]
CW Bureau
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May 4, 2026
ECONOMY
Manufacturing Hubs Take Centre Stage In India’s Viksit Bharat Journey
As India charts its path towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, manufacturing is emerging as a central pillar of economic transformation, driving growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. Policy push and infrastructure-led growthGovernment policy, as reflected in the Economic Survey and Union Budgets, continues to prioritise manufacturing through infrastructure-led development and integrated industrial ecosystems. […]
CW Bureau
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May 3, 2026
ECONOMY
India’s $30 Tn Ambition Hinges On Tech Prowess, Scaled Innovation
India’s Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has outlined an ambitious growth roadmap, projecting the country’s GDP to expand from about $3.91 trillion to $7.8 trillion over the next six years, and eventually reach $30 trillion by the centenary of Independence. Speaking at the 67th Institute Day celebrations of Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Nageswaran […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
India-New Zealand FTA To Unlock Export Boost For Textiles Sector
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is set to significantly strengthen India’s textile and apparel exports, offering zero-duty access across key categories and opening up new growth avenues in a high-value market. Zero-duty access to drive export momentum Under the FTA, Indian exporters are expected to benefit from zero-duty access for apparel, home textiles and […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 28, 2026
ECONOMY
India-New Zealand Trade Pact Inked; Next Big Leap In Global Trade Play
India has added another strategic pillar to its global trade playbook, signing a landmark Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand that signals deeper economic integration with developed markets. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (IN–NZ FTA) was signed by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay, marking what both sides describe as a transformative moment in bilateral […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Fixing India’s Cities: NITI Aayog Lays Out Roadmap For Urban Governance
As India pushes towards its ambition of becoming a $30 trillion economy and achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the spotlight is firmly shifting to its cities. According to a new report by NITI Aayog, urban India will be the primary engine of economic growth, innovation, and job creation, but only if longstanding […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 26, 2026
ECONOMY
FM Sitharaman Flags Cyber Risks, Calls For Faster Regulatory Response
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to be prepared for emerging challenges, with cybersecurity topping the list. She cautioned that a single successful cyberattack on a major exchange, depository, clearing corporation, or large broker could disrupt markets at a national scale, wipe out wealth, and erode […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 26, 2026
