economy

UK economy grows unexpectedly by 0.1 per cent amid strong services

January 13, 2023 7:46 pm

Despite the better-than-expected figures, the ONS says monthly GDP estimates should be treated with caution because they are more volatile than quarterly data.

CEO of Turkey's top bank says capital boost to help it drive economy in 2023

January 09, 2023 2:49 pm

Ziraat CEO says state banks spearheading economic drive; no detail yet on expected size of capital increase for lenders; confirms banks seeking clearance to pay; dividends in 2023; though expects sector's profits to fall after bumper 2022

UK govt urges unions to end strikes, vows to curb walkouts

January 05, 2023 10:36 pm

Britain has seen months of strikes, including a walkout by train drivers on Thursday that scuttled journeys across the country.

20 pc ethanol-blended petrol to debut within days: Puri

December 23, 2022 10:52 pm

Ethanol extracted from sugarcane as well as agri waste is being mixed with petrol to cut India's dependence on imported oil for meeting its energy needs

Per capita income in Rajasthan grew by 26.81 per cent in three years: Ashok Gehlot

December 18, 2022 8:25 am

The Chief Minister also said that the economy of Rajasthan is continuously growing despite the ill-effects of Covid.

GST Council agrees to decriminalise certain offences, doubles limit for launching prosecution to Rs 2 cr

December 17, 2022 3:25 pm

No new taxes have been brought, Sitharaman said on the deliberations at the GST Council's 48th meeting.

At the mercy of algorithms: When the electrician and plumber were more than just dots on an app

December 03, 2022 1:54 pm

In the 1990s, as demand for services grew, service providers like plumbers and electricians began gaining the upper hand. But with aggregator companies using algorithms to connect customers and workers, the power equation is once again in sync with that actually existing in society

Rupee gains 10 paise to 81.54 against US dollar

November 18, 2022 10:07 am

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened up at 81.59 against the dollar, then gained further ground to quote 81.54, registering a gain of 10 paise over its previous close

US consumer inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months

November 10, 2022 7:36 pm

Inflation was near the top of many voters’ minds in the midterm congressional elections that ended Tuesday.

IMF dims outlook for 2023 global economy amid Ukraine war

October 11, 2022 7:19 pm

The IMF left unchanged its forecast for international growth this year — a modest 3.2%, a sharp deceleration from last year’s 6% expansion.

Congress has no faith in us or any other institution because it has no faith in itself: Narendra Modi

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Congress party has no faith in the government, the CJI, the RBI or any international organisation that gives data on India's growth. He said it is because Congress has no faith in itself.

Bank officials under CBI probe has risen 5 times in the last 4 months: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

The number of bank officers arrested or facing charges for being involved with bad loans has gone up five times in the last four months. Here’s the #NewsInNumbers. See more: https://bit.ly/2IM1j4c

Post-demonetisation, GDP figures dip to 6.1 pc

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

US Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: Analysing The Decision & Its Impact On India

September 18, 2015 4:36 pm

Budget 2015: An Analysis by Financial Express Managing Editor Sunil Jain

March 02, 2015 9:19 am

Five things Modi can do for the economy: Editor's Take with Sunil Jain and Shobana Subramanian EP2

May 22, 2014 11:47 am