New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) While Pakistan has rich deposits of copper, gold, antimony and rare earth elements, it has not been able to tap these resources for economic growth as the economic decision making authority is fragmented, decisions are reversible, and accountability is absent, according to an article in The News International.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The mid‑term annual premium growth in India is expected to touch 6.9 per cent between 2026 and 2030, making it the strongest growing major insurance market, a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan’s power sector has plunged into a major crisis, with consumers ending up paying up huge electricity bills even though they have to face frequent outages, according to reports.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in 2025 halted the airline's daily operational haemorrhaging but at a high moral and fiscal cost, a report has said, adding that it has come at the expense of the taxpayer.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ places strong emphasis on infrastructure development, overall economic growth, and achieving net-zero emissions as key priorities, NALCO’s CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh said on Monday, adding that in alignment with this vision, “we are planning an expansion of 0.5 million tonnes and are also exploring the adoption of green power”.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Thermal power’s share in India’s generation mix is set to drop below 70 per cent next fiscal amid a surge in renewable energy, a report said on Monday.
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) The global economy has shown “notable resilience” despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty, with growth projected to hold steady at 3.3 per cent in 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The European Union is preparing to tighten its stance on Chinese-made equipment by pushing for a mandatory phase-out from critical infrastructure, including telecom networks and solar energy systems, a report has said.
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund on Monday raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 by a sharp 0.7 percentage point to 7.3 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected performance in the second half of the year, even as it expects growth to moderate in the coming years.
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Underscoring the vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ as roadmap for inclusive insurance growth, M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), said on Monday that the Indian insurance sector, an integral part of the financial system, plays a significant role in the economy by providing protection against mortality, property and casualty risks, encouraging savings, and providing long-term funds for infrastructure development and other long-gestation projects.
