India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge – The Times of India

India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Even with external uncertainties lingering, the Indian economy is expected to record healthy growth of seven per cent in the upcoming financial year 2026-27, CareEdge Ratings has asserted.The growth momentum, according to the rating agency, will be supported by factors such as low inflation, lower interest rates, and a lower tax burden.“While India’s…

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Business sentiment: CII-BCI rises for third straight quarter to 66.5; firms upbeat on demand, capex outlook – The Times of India

Business sentiment: CII-BCI rises for third straight quarter to 66.5; firms upbeat on demand, capex outlook – The Times of India

Professionals collaborate amidst a vibrant cityscape during golden hour, symbolizing economic prosperity and dynamic urban expansion. CII’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) climbed to a five-quarter high of 66.5 in the third quarter of FY26, marking the third consecutive quarterly rise and reflecting optimism around demand, profitability and investment conditions, the industry body said on Sunday.Domestic…

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Budget 2026 outlook: ICRA flags focus on debt consolidation; capital expenditure push to continue – The Times of India

Budget 2026 outlook: ICRA flags focus on debt consolidation; capital expenditure push to continue – The Times of India

The government is expected to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while continuing a strong push for capital expenditure in the Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.ICRA said the upcoming Budget assumes added significance as it will be the first to align with the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission,…

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India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge – The Times of India

India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge – The Times of India

India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge Even with external uncertainties lingering, the Indian economy is expected to record healthy growth of seven per cent in the upcoming financial year 2026-27, CareEdge Ratings has asserted.The growth momentum, according to the rating agency, will be supported by factors such as…

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Budget 2026: FACSI urges tax & credit relief for MSEs; here’s why – The Times of India

Budget 2026: FACSI urges tax & credit relief for MSEs; here’s why – The Times of India

Union budget 2026 (ANI image) The Federation of Associations of Cottage and Small Industries (FACSI) has requested the central government to provide tax, credit and regulatory relief measures for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the 2026-27 Union Budget, aiming to sustain growth and strengthen their role in India’s industrial ecosystem.In a pre-budget letter to…

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Budget 2026: CII pitches demand-led disinvestment plan; proposes four-step privatisation roadmap – The Times of India

Budget 2026: CII pitches demand-led disinvestment plan; proposes four-step privatisation roadmap – The Times of India

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested a four-fold privatisation process in their recommendations on the Union Budget 2026-27. They called for faster and more predictable disinvestment. The industry body claimed that a calibrated privatisation approach would help sustain capital expenditure and fund development priorities, particularly in sectors where private participation can improve efficiency, technology…

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Budget 2026: PM Modi meets economists; aims mission-mode reforms to sustain long-term growth – The Times of India

Budget 2026: PM Modi meets economists; aims mission-mode reforms to sustain long-term growth – The Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met eminent economists and sectoral experts to seek their views on the upcoming Budget, a senior government official said. The meeting started at 11am chaired finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Niti Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, other members of the Aayog, economists and sectoral experts…

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Budget 2026: Pre-budget talks begin, chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman; tax reforms and manufacturing push in focus – The Times of India

Budget 2026: Pre-budget talks begin, chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman; tax reforms and manufacturing push in focus – The Times of India

Sitharaman holding pre-budget talks NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired the first pre-Budget consultation meeting with leading economists in New Delhi, marking the start of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. Senior officials from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), including the Secretary, Chief Economic Adviser, and other key officers, attended the…

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