Using different GDP series to question growth is fallacious: SBI report

IANS | September 2, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) As the official GDP growth figures have sparked a debate after incorporating a revised base year and updated historical estimates, a report from SBI Research on Wednesday pushed back against criticism of the data, arguing that comparisons being used to question the growth rate are based on mismatched statistical series.

AI job salaries surge 23 pc since 2024 as legacy tech pay slips: Report

IANS | September 2, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Salaries of artificial intelligence (AI)-related jobs in India have compounded 23 per cent between 2024 and 2026 while pay in some legacy technology roles has fallen, widening a compensation divide in the job market, a report said on Wednesday.

Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India’s rating from BBB+ to A-

IANS | September 2, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) on Wednesday upgraded India’s Foreign Currency and Local Currency Long-term Issuer Ratings by one notch from BBB+ to A- and also raised the country ceiling by one rank to A -- citing India's solid economic growth, the effectiveness of economic policies that strengthen the foundations for growth, and the improved soundness of the financial system.