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TREND | 10 Jan 2026, 11:56AM

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In our Editorial section last week, the first advance estimates of the GDP, which came in at a robust 7.4 per cent, was the most important topic for comment. The Editorial argued that this estimate reaffirmed the resilience of the economy and the broad based nature of the growth was important and bodes well for the economy, which is bracing for more turmoil on the tariff front. The recent gig workers' strike and the issues faced by them was another topic dissected in our Editorial section. The Editorial highlighted the deep structural flaws in the gig economy and argued for regulating the platform economy without suffocating it. The US action in Venezuela, where its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were literally abducted by the US, came in for sharp criticism in another Editorial. It was argued that this US action was a violation of Article 2(7) of the UN charter and of Venezuela's sovereignty.

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TREND | 09 Jan 2026, 09:28PM

Amid tariff risks, Shaktikanta Das says India's policies put wind in our sails

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Das cited strong GDP growth, fiscal discipline and a multi-cylinder economy powered by digital infrastructure, a young workforce and innovation.

Indian economy resilient despite global challenges: Shaktikanta Das

Business Standard | 09 Jan 2026, 08:27PM

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TREND | 09 Jan 2026, 09:20PM

Falling US unemployment rate strengthens case for Fed rate pause

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Interest-rate futures fell after the report, with traders now seeing a June rate cut as more likely, and the probability of an April reduction slipping below 50%.

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TREND | 09 Jan 2026, 08:33AM

B&K starts 'Buy' on Travel Food Services; sees 34% upside potential

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B&K Securities expects Travel Food Services to benefit from India's expanding airport network, with new terminals and capacity additions likely to drive steady passenger growth at 1.5-2x GDP

Stock Picks Today: Divi's Labs, Apollo Hospitals, IDFC First Bank And More On Brokerages' Radar

NDTV Profit | 09 Jan 2026, 07:27AM 1 more

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TREND | 08 Jan 2026, 10:13PM

US Inflation Expectations, Job Perceptions Worsen In Fed Survey

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The numbers highlight the divide between Fed officials who are more concerned about inflation and those who see rising unemployment as the greater risk.

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TREND | 08 Jan 2026, 09:25PM

First cut GDP estimate affirms economy's resilience

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The current growth is broad-based, as even exports are estimated to grow 6.4 per cent

India's GDP to grow by 7.5% in FY26 with upside bias, says SBI report

Business Standard | 08 Jan 2026, 06:44PM 9 more

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TREND | 07 Jan 2026

FY26 a Goldilocks year for Indian economy; can it be repeated in FY27?

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Stronger-than-expected FY26 growth gives India a rare Goldilocks moment, but sustaining the momentum in FY27 will hinge on policy coordination amid global uncertainty

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TREND | 07 Jan 2026

Economic growth in FY26 estimated at 7.4%

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Services-led expansion lifts GDP growth forecast above last fiscal's 6.5%

India's economy to grow 7.4% in FY26, first advance estimates show

Business Standard | 07 Jan 2026 9 more

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TREND | 07 Jan 2026

Hospitality sector needs reforms, infra status to drive growth: HAI

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Hotel Association of India on Wednesday called policymakers to prioritise sector-specific reforms to drive growth and resilience in the hospitality sector, while reiterating demand for infrastructure status and allowing of industry benefits to hotels. Sharing the hospitality industry's expectations in the upcoming Union Budget, Hotel Association of India (HAI) President K B Kachru said the hotel sector should be given due recognition for its significant contribution to GDP, jobs, and foreign exchange earnings. Kachru, who is also Chairman, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, urged "policymakers to prioritise sector-specific reforms to drive growth and resilience in the hospitality sector". "The hotel sector should be given due recognition for its significant contribution to GDP, jobs, and foreign exchange earnings. The key policy interventions are according the infrastructure status and allowing industry benefits to hotels," he said in a statement. This will encourage investments in

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TREND | 07 Jan 2026

India's 25,000-tonne household gold stock emerges as key economic shock absorber

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The market value of household gold is now close to 80% of GDP, driven by long-term accumulation and a sharp rise in prices.

The debate over economic data

Business Line | 06 Jan 2026