India’s mobility market to double by 2030, driven by EVs and digital transformation
India’s mobility industry is poised to double and cross $600 Bn by 2030, according to the Think Mobility Report by Google and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report highlighted that growth in the sector will be driven by both traditional and emerging revenue pools, departing from global trends. It also
How macroeconomic indicators performed in December 2024?, ETCFO
State of the Indian Economy: December 2024 By Samriddhi Singh Mahar & Siddhi NawarThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India to become the fourth-largest global economy by 2025, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of USD 4,340 billion. The end of the year has been eventful for the Indian economy,
10-minute delivery is boosting Indian economy’s ‘brightening spot’, highlights RBI, ETCFO
Quick Commerce: Image for representation Private final consumption is proving to be a key bright spot in India’s economic recovery, with e-commerce and quick commerce (q-commerce) playing a significant role, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its recent bulletin. Calling consumption a “brightening spot”, the central bank emphasised
India’s economic growth poised to rebound as demand picks up: RBI bulletin, ETCFO
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) India’s economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand regains strength reflecting a resilience in consumption, supported by brighter agricultural prospects,” according to the RBI’s monthly bulletin for January. Mumbai, India’s economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand regains strength reflecting a resilience
Electric vehicle sales in India crossed 14.08 lakh units in 2024: Kumaraswamy
Electric vehicle sales in India crossed 14.08 lakh units in 2024, achieving a market penetration rate of 5.59 per cent, up from 4.44 per cent in the previous year, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Saturday. The minister asserted that the upward trend in EV adoption underscores the growing
Government may introduce new income tax bill in Budget session
The government, in the ensuing Budget session of Parliament, is likely to introduce a new income tax bill which seeks to simplify the current I-T law, make it comprehensible and reduce the number of pages by about 60 per cent. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her July Budget had announced
Dropping degree requirements, 30 per cent of Indian employers looking to shift to skills-based hiring: WEF
In a transformative shift, around 30 per cent of Indian employers are looking to adopt skills-based hiring practices by removing degree requirements, a significant increase compared to the global figure of 19 per cent, said World Economic Forum (WEF) in its Jobs Report 2025. The evolving landscape in India reflects
The double-edged sword: Accelerating agri-lending amidst slowing agri GVA
The Economic Survey for 2023-24 revealed a concerning reality: India’s agricultural sector, which contributes 17.7 per cent to the Gross Value Added (GVA), has been stagnating due to erratic weather patterns and uneven monsoon distribution. This highlights a troubling fact—agriculture is lagging behind in growth compared to the manufacturing and
Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi; AQI improves
A layer of fog enveloped Delhi on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic movement. Other parts of North India also witnessed dense fog condition this morning. Due to fog, train and flight services disrupted in the national capital with some flights, and several trains being delayed at Indira Gandhi
Centre mulls M&A framework overhaul to speed up corporate restructuring
The central government is considering significant amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, to streamline and simplify the merger, amalgamation, and demerger process. The focus is on reducing procedural bottlenecks and expediting corporate restructuring. A communication from the Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan to various ministries has sought comments on proposed