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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to exceed 6.5% in the fiscal year ending March 2026, said Moody’s Ratings in its latest Banking System Outlook – India report, released on Wednesday. The agency attributed this growth to increased government capital expenditure, tax cuts, and interest rate reductions. Moody’s report highlighted that India’s economy is set to recover from a cyclical slowdown. The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced significant tax relief under the new tax regime, exempting income up to Rs 12 lakh from taxation. The measures are expected to boost consumption and contribute to overall economic expansion. “India’s economic growth will pick up from a cyclical slowdown,” the report noted. Government spending and monetary easing are anticipated to support GDP growth, with Moody’s forecasting real GDP expansion of over 6.5% in FY26, up from 6.3% in FY25. The finance ministry’s Economic Survey has projected GDP growth in the 6.3%-6.8% range for the next fiscal, while official estimates indicate 6.5% growth for the current year.

company culture plays a key role in ensuring job satisfaction, growth, and overall well-being. A high paycheck may seem attractive, but if the work environment is toxic, it can quickly affect daily work life and career growth. A supportive work culture can lead to better professional fulfilment, while a poor one can limit growth, reduce productivity, and harm mental health. It is important to assess a company’s culture before accepting a job offer to ensure it aligns with your values, work style, and long-term career goals. Here are four practical ways to assess company culture before making a decision:

White House meeting, Musk—who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—reportedly sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over aggressive federal workforce cuts. Trump downplayed the disagreements, calling both Musk and his Cabinet “special people” and suggesting occasional arguments were normal in a high-stakes administration.

Emily Calandrelli, an aerospace engineer and science communicator, made history as the 100th woman to travel to space, soaring 62 miles above Earth aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft. However, her groundbreaking achievement was overshadowed by online vitriol, forcing the company to delete footage of her incredible journey after sexist backlash flooded social media. Now, Calandrelli is reclaiming her narrative, releasing the deleted clips herself in a tell-all YouTube vlog, My Blue Origin Flight to Space. In it, she details the grueling preparations, the surreal experience of weightlessness, and how she fought to make this moment matter beyond the hateful noise.

Sleep is more than rest; it is a process of cellular repair, emotional regulation and cognitive consolidation. During deep sleep, the brain clears toxins, strengthens memory and regulates hormones. Without it, our mental and physical health deteriorates. Beyond biology, sleep holds a deeper spiritual significance. Many traditions recognise bedtime as a sacred moment for reflection and transformation. In Heartfulness, the bedtime inner connect meditation is a powerful tool for aligning the subconscious with a higher purpose. It is not a mantra but a heartfelt contemplation, a reflection, a subconscious rumination on the purpose and goal of life: 'O Master! Thou art the real goal of human life. We are yet but slaves of wishes, Putting bar to our advancement. Thou art the only God and Power to bring us up to that stage.'

FanCode, the official broadcaster of Formula 1 in India, will stream all F1 races in Hindi and select regional languages for the first time, aiming to make the sport more accessible to a wider audience. This move aligns with a growing trend among sports broadcasters in India, where regional commentary options are being expanded to attract more viewers. Broadcasters like Star Sports have introduced dedicated channels in southern languages, and major sporting events such as the IPL now offer streaming in multiple regional languages ranging from Bhojpuri to Tamil. However, this shift comes amid political debates over language preferences, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recently raising concerns about the imposition of Hindi. FanCode will offer Sky Sports’ F1 coverage, including pre- and post-race analysis through popular shows such as The F1 Show, Ted’s Notebook, Ted’s Qualifying Notebook, and The Chequered Flag. Indian fans will have the option to access the entire F1 season for ₹899, while a race weekend pass is available for those looking for one-time viewing.

ADSEZ) is well positioned to benefit from India's long-term growth due to its strategic business model and alignment with the country's development goals, according to a report by Macquarie Equity Research. The report highlighted ADSEZ's diversified port operations, strong cargo mix, and integrated logistics network as key factors supporting its resilience and long-term expansion. The report said, «ADSEZ is well positioned to capitalise on India's long-term growth potential due to its businesses' thematic alignment with the nation's development».

Howard Lutnick has been appointed as new US Commerce Secretary by US President Donald Trump. Lutnick, a strong advocate of tariffs, will play a central role in President Donald Trump’s trade strategy, working closely with the US Trade Representative’s office. His appointment aligns with the administration’s ongoing tariff policies targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. While some duties have been temporarily paused for negotiations, steel and aluminum tariffs are set to take effect on March 12.

Pawar, speaking in the state assembly, said that Mumbai's new airport will be proposed near Vadhvan port and Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train station will be near this port. Currently, India's financial hub has two airports, Chhatrapati Sivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIAL) located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and the other airport in Navi Mumbai, which is likely to be operational in this year. He said that 85 per cent work of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) has been completed and trials are completed, too.

During the interview, she explained the reasoning behind her career transitions. Her first job, at a service-based company, became repetitive after three years, leaving her with limited growth opportunities. The second company she joined underwent an acquisition, which led to widespread layoffs, prompting her to leave after nearly three years. In her current role, the work did not align with her long-term career goals. When she requested an internal transfer to a project better suited to her skills, she was informed that she would need to stay for at least 2.5 years before becoming eligible. With no immediate path to advancement, she started exploring external opportunities. However, the hiring manager was unimpressed. He was particularly dissatisfied with her response about long-term goals. When she mentioned her aspiration to become an Architect to gain a deeper understanding of projects, he questioned why she wasn’t more focused on customer satisfaction. She explained that delivering high-quality work would naturally result in satisfied customers, but her answer was dismissed as being too tech-oriented. Feeling caught between justifying her career decisions and meeting the hiring manager’s expectations, she wondered if she needed to change her approach in interviews.

Vishakha Mulye, CEO of Aditya Birla Capital and ET's Businesswoman of the Year for 2024 expressed her strong belief in India's growth potential and her company's ability to seize and leverage these opportunities. She emphasised that her organisation's mission was to simplify finance and align with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. «At Aditya Birla Capital, our goal is to make finance as simple as ABCD, which is also the name of our newly launched platform this year,» Mulye said after receiving the award. «We are excited about the vast opportunities in the Indian market and firmly believe that we have the right foundations in place to capitalise on them.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Amid global tariff flux and confusion over aims, India has made a relatively straightforward move.

Mumbai: India's housing finance market could more than double in value to '81 lakh crore in the next five years, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The ratings firm said the growth will be driven by robust structural elements and favourable government incentives, making housing finance an attractive asset class for lenders. India's housing finance market is valued at '33 lakh crore. CareEdge Ratings said the country's residential properties market remains buoyant, a key driver of the housing finance industry, having seen absolute growth of 74% since 2019 to 460,000 units in 2024.

Whether through honest conversations or creative expression, today’s planetary dance pushes us to speak our truths and expand our horizons. Here’s what Horoscope today reveals for every zodiac sign on March 10, 2025, as mentioned in a report by Yours Tango:

«Dear humanity, I am building a religion. Wait a second, I know what you're going to say. Hold that knee-jerk reaction and let me explain,» Johnson wrote. He believes «Don't Die» will become «history's fastest-growing ideology» and play a crucial role in shaping the future. According to him, it will «save the human race» and establish an existence «more spectacular than we can imagine.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The success of European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to India must not be measured merely in terms of the progress made on free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations. The new ground covered by our bilateral ties should also be considered.

Divya Mittal, an officer of the esteemed Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is no stranger to adversity. Her journey toward becoming a civil servant was paved with relentless effort, unwavering determination, and countless sacrifices. Before successfully clearing one of the nation’s most challenging competitive examinations, she pursued higher education at two of India’s most distinguished institutions—the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore. While securing admission into these premier institutes and eventually entering the bureaucratic system required immense perseverance, Mittal acknowledges that none of these hurdles compare to the complexities and emotional demands of motherhood. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, she shared a series of reflections about the trials and triumphs of raising two young daughters while simultaneously managing the weighty responsibilities of her profession.

Rahul Gandhi openly addressed the divisions within the state Congress, hinting at a major overhaul. Speaking to party workers in Ahmedabad, Gandhi accused a faction of Congress leaders and workers of colluding with the BJP, creating a divide within the party. He stated, «There are two types of people in Gujarat Congress. One stands with the people, fights for them, and carries the ideology of Congress. The other is disconnected, does not respect the people, and is aligned with BJP.» Gandhi emphasised the need to clearly differentiate between these two groups, stating that without doing so, the people of Gujarat would not trust the Congress. He added, «If we need to take strong action and expel those working for the BJP from within, then we should.» Admitting that the opposition had failed to offer a viable alternative, Gandhi acknowledged that the Gujarat Congress has struggled to show the way forward for the state. He said, «We have not fulfilled the expectations of the people of Gujarat. We need to admit this openly.»

Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the banking sector must continue to innovate and lead amid changing global landscape, and exuded confidence that the country's largest bank SBI will embrace technology, sustainability and inclusivity as its guiding principles. Speaking at the launch of Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Foundation Day of State Bank of India (SBI), the minister also said SBI has continuously evolved to meet the changing landscape and retained its position as a market leader despite regulatory tightening. «The world is changing rapidly, and the banking sector must continue to innovate and also to lead. I am confident that SBI will rise to the occasion embracing technology, sustainability and inclusivity as its guiding principles,» Sitharaman said. She said SBI is reinventing its personal distribution channels to align with evolving customer expectations.

After years of setting up legal headquarters abroad, Indian startups are increasingly shifting their domicile back to India. Companies such as Razorpay, Udaan, Pine Labs, and Meesho are reversing their earlier decisions, while Zepto has already completed the transition. The trend, known as “reverse flipping,” is being driven by improved IPO prospects, easier compliance, and India's strong economic growth. The shift is not straightforward, with companies requiring multiple legal and regulatory approvals and paying significant taxes. However, India’s maturing capital market is providing a compelling reason for startups to return. Alok Bathija, Partner at Accel, said that while a software firm with $50-$60 million in revenue can now list in India, a similar listing in the US would require nearly $500 million in revenue. With Indian markets offering higher valuations and greater accessibility, more startups are choosing to relocate.

US Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 56-42 vote. All 53 Republican senators backed him, along with three Democrats—Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman from New York, takes charge of the agency at a time when the Biden administration’s climate policies are being reassessed. His confirmation signals a shift toward deregulation as part of former President Donald Trump’s broader effort to reverse environmental rules.