NPA norms for MSMEs need to be reviewed: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | October 9, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said the RBI should review the non-performing asset (NPA) classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to align them with the practices and cash flow patterns of these firms.

China’s factories face problem as youngsters shun blue-collar jobs: Report

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) China is facing a human resources problem as the country’s younger generation sees technical education as lower in status than the university one, and the factories are not getting sufficient skilled manpower to run their manufacturing processes, according to an article in The Diplomat.

Mobile network traffic in India to grow at 17 pc between 2025 and 2030: Report

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Mobile network traffic in India is expected to grow at approximately 17 per cent annually between 2025 and 2030, while operator revenues are projected to grow at 2.7 per cent annually, highlighting a widening gap between demand growth and value capture, a report said on Friday.