Economy National
Moody’s Ratings expects India’s economy to grow by an average of 6.5% per year through 2027. The agency cited strong infrastructure investment and steady household consumption as key drivers while pointing out that private-sector capital expenditure remains cautious. Key Drivers And Risks Moody’s highlighted that major infrastructure spending—such as transportation, energy
Op-Eds Opinion
India’s data revolution was supposed to be our great digital equaliser — until the moral gatekeepers of the “green conscience” found a new villain: the data centre. The same facilities that power AI, banking, healthcare, and governance are now being recast as water-guzzling monsters. Publications like Down to Earth are suddenly discovering groundwater as if […]
Automobile Cars
India’s retail automobile sector recorded a 5.2% year-on-year growth in September 2025, supported by GST cuts and festive season demand, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. Segment Performance Two-wheelers grew the most, rising 6.5% compared to last year. Passenger vehicles also performed strongly, with a 5.8% increase. Three-wheelers, however,
Business
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
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 […]