New Delhi, February 16: India’s Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) remained largely stable at 55.9% in January 2026, according to the latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Stable Labour Force Participation The overall LFPR for persons…
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Post-Budget Shock: How Indian Markets May Open After 2% Crash
Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious to mildly negative note on Monday, February 2, as investors continue to digest the sharp sell-off triggered by key announcements in Union Budget 2026. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 suffered a nearly 2% decline on Budget day, wiping…
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Rupee’s Slide Is ‘Real’: NEER & REER Confirm Broad Weakness
The rupee breached ₹89 to the dollar in late November 2025, closing at about ₹89.46, and crucially has weakened against several other major currencies. Nominal and Real Effective Exchange Rate indicators show the decline is broad-based, indicating a “real” depreciation rather than a dollar-only move. India’s currency slid to record…
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India IIP Growth Slows to 0.4% in October 2025
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India’s Apr-Oct Revenue ₹18L Cr, Expenditure ₹26L Cr
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