Day: August 13, 2025

Cabinet Clears ₹18,500 Crore for Semiconductor, Metro Rail, and Hydro Power Projects

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In a significant push to boost infrastructure and industrial growth, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment proposals worth over ₹18,500 crore. These include major projects in semiconductor manufacturing, Metro rail expansion in Lucknow, and a hydroelectric plant in Arunachal Pradesh. Breakdown of Major Approvals 1. … Read more

India’s Headline Inflation to Average 3.5% in FY26: Crisil Report

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In a positive development for the Indian economy, ratings agency Crisil has projected that headline inflation—which measures the rise in prices of all goods and services in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)—will average 3.5% in FY26, a sharp drop from 4.6% in FY25. This decline is expected to be fueled by robust agricultural output, moderating … Read more