
496 Million Lifted Out of Poverty: FM Sitharaman Hails World Bank Report
World Bank data shows India's poverty rate plummeted from 57.7% to 16.1%. FM Nirmala Sitharaman hails this as a win for the NDA government.
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World Bank data shows India's poverty rate plummeted from 57.7% to 16.1%. FM Nirmala Sitharaman hails this as a win for the NDA government.

The RBI Central Board met in Mumbai to evaluate India's economic outlook, discuss potential risks, and review DICGC activities.

BharatPe reports 11% revenue growth and a 20% rise in adjusted EBITDA profit for FY26, driven by lending and AI-led financial services.

GAIL reports a strong Q2 FY27 with Rs 4,650 crore profit and announces the upcoming IPO for GAIL Gas. Read the full financial breakdown here.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov discuss boosting trade, investment, and financial connectivity in New Delhi.

Goa partners with ANVI for a Rs 5,000 crore LPG terminal at Mormugao Port to ensure energy security and create 2,450 jobs.

India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 7.14 lakh crore in April-September, marking 42.1% of the annual target. See the full expenditure and revenue breakdown.

SBI research reveals 45.6% of Indian households use digital payments, highlighting a huge income gap and shifts in shopping habits.

SEBI extends KYC review cycles up to eight years for eligible FPIs to reduce paperwork and boost ease of doing business in India.

Indian markets ended higher on Oct 30, 2026, as IT and Pharma gains offset broader selling. See the top gainers and losers here.

India's fisheries sector is shifting toward AI, IoT, and value-added processing with massive government investment to boost rural livelihoods.

AU Small Finance Bank is investigating a potential data leak on a Salesforce SaaS platform. The bank says its core systems remain unaffected.

ASSOCHAM urges India to invest in grid infrastructure and battery storage to meet climate goals, estimating a USD 2.5 trillion requirement.

Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino highlights growing ties, food security, and energy cooperation between India and Argentina.

Karnataka ranks second in India for FDI with USD 12,939 million. Minister MB Patil outlines the path to a USD 1 trillion economy via FTAs.

A legal battle brews within the TVS family as Venu Srinivasan and daughter Lakshmi file caveats over inheritance and business ownership.

Airtel Africa reports a 20.2% jump in half-year profit to USD 452 million, driven by strong data and mobile money growth.

Sensex and Nifty gain 0.5% as IT and Pharma stocks rally, though high crude prices and foreign outflows limit the broader market momentum.

AI infrastructure is fueling copper demand, but S&P Global warns a spending slowdown could hit the market, economic growth, and stocks.

NCLAT sets aside insolvency proceedings against Polycab India Ltd over a Rs 2.78 crore debt, citing a genuine pre-existing dispute.

The Asian Development Bank is funding a massive upgrade of water supply, sewerage, and urban spaces in Puducherry to boost livability and resilience.

Office leasing in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR dropped 13.6% in Q3 2026, but prime rents climbed 7.5%. Discover the city-wise trends here.

CBRE report reveals India needs 1.5 billion sq ft of new private education infrastructure by FY 2035 to meet rising student demand.

India, Belgium, and Luxembourg (BLEU) meet in Luxembourg to strengthen trade in aerospace, clean energy, and fintech.