Chandrababu Naidu Sets 17.1% Growth Target For 2025-26

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

South India State News

Andhra Pradesh’s economy grew 10.50% in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, outpacing the national average of 8.8%. Reviewing the numbers with officials, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the State should target 17.1% growth for the full year. CM’s Focus Areas Naidu asked departments to

Economy National

India Maintains 6.3–6.8% GDP Forecast Despite U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran reaffirmed India’s GDP growth projection for FY2025–26 at 6.3% to 6.8%, despite the U.S. imposing tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods. He pointed to the economy’s strong start, with the first quarter recording 7.8% growth, as evidence of resilience. The projection also matches the range highlighted in […]

Economy National

India to Be Third-Largest Economy, Says Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark labeling India a “dead economy.” Speaking in Parliament, Goyal asserted that India has moved from being among the “Fragile Five” economies to becoming the world’s fastest-growing major economy. He added that India, currently ranked fifth, is on track to become the

Business

Cognizant Q2 Profit Up 14%, Lifts Annual Guidance

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Cognizant reported a 14% rise in net profit for the second quarter of 2025, reaching $645 million, or $1.31 per share, surpassing market expectations. Revenue stood at $5.25 billion, showing an 8.1% increase year-on-year, driven by steady demand across key sectors and geographies. Full-Year Outlook Raised Buoyed by better-than-expected results, Cognizant revised its

National

PM Modi Calls Eastern States India’s Growth Engine

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described India’s eastern states – including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, and the Northeast – as key drivers of the nation’s future economic growth. He drew parallels with the rapid economic rise of eastern nations like China, South Korea, and Vietnam to highlight India’s shift in development focus. Development […]

Finance

India’s GVA to Reach $9.82 Tn by 2035, Says PwC

By Editor - News Desk July 6, 2025

India’s economic activity is projected to nearly triple over the next decade, with gross value added (GVA) expected to surge from approximately $3.39 trillion in 2023 to $9.82 trillion by 2035. A report by PwC India, titled Navigating the Value Shift, highlights a transformative shift from traditional sector-based businesses to domain-led models aligned with core human and