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New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Monday kept interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including public provident fund (PPF) and NSC, for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, starting April 1. "The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the first quarter of FY 2026-27, starting from April 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2026, shall remain unchanged from those notified for the fourth quarter (January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026) of FY 2025-26," a Finance Ministry notification said.

New Delhi, Sep 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India recorded a 6 per cent increase to $19.81 billion in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of $18.62 billion in the same quarter of 2025-26 despite the global uncertainties, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The month-wise figures show that FDI inflows nearly doubled in April this year to 12.1 billion from $6.6 billion in the same month of the previous year, after which they declined in May to $2.8 billion before picking up some momentum at $4.91 billion in June.

Mumbai, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's current account deficit (CAD) stood at $4.2 billion in the April-June quarter (Q1) of the current financial year, holding steady at 0.5 per cent of GDP despite the rising prices of oil, LPG, and fertilisers in the global market due to the West Asia crisis, according to data released by the RBI on Tuesday. The CAD in the same quarter of the previous financial year was estimated at 0.4 per cent of GDP. The merchandise trade deficit, at $86.1 billion in Q1:2026-27, was higher than $68.9 billion in Q1 of 2025-26 due to the higher cost of imports.

New Delhi, Aug 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), for persons aged 15 years and above, rose to 54.6 per cent during April–June 2026, reflecting the increase in employment in the country, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday. The urban LFPR for persons aged 15 years and above remained unchanged at 50.2 per cent during April–June 2026. The male LFPR (15 years and above) in urban areas increased marginally to 75.3 per cent in April–June 2026, from 75 per cent in the previous quarter.

New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite global headwinds, India’s total exports (merchandise and services) reached $232.73 billion during the April-June period (Q1 FY27), registering a positive growth of 11.37 per cent, the Commerce Ministry data showed on Monday. Merchandise exports during the April-June period were $129.32 billion, compared to $111.57 billion during April-June in FY26. The merchandise trade deficit during April-June FY27 was $86.86 billion compared to $68.75 billion during the same period last fiscal, the data showed. On the other hand, the estimated value of service exports during April-June 2026-27 is $103.41 billion against $97.41 billion in April-June 2025-26.

New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's production of finished steel during June this year went up to 13.8 million tonnes, which represents a 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 13 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Monday. The country’s production of finished steel during the first quarter of the current financial year (April-June) rose by 5.9 per cent to 41 million tonnes from 38.7 million tonnes in the same quarter of the previous year. Consumption of finished steel shot up by a robust 7.2 per cent to 14.2 million tonnes during June compared with 13.2 million tonnes in the same month last year, as demand from big-ticket infrastructure projects taken up by the government in the highways, railways and ports sectors fuelled demand.

New Delhi, Sept 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is one of the fastest-growing digital nations in the world, with internet connectivity playing a crucial role in its progress. This momentum is reflected in the staggering 1,002.85 (1.002 bn) million internet subscribers reported during April–June 2025, highlighting the scale and impact of India’s digital revolution, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s GDP growth accelerated to a robust 7.8 per cent in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year compared to the growth of 6.5 per cent during same quarter of FY 2024-25, official figures released by the Ministry of Statistics showed on Friday. The agriculture sector bounced back with a strong growth rate of 3.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2025-26, as compared to the growth rate of 1.5 per cent registered in the first quarter of the last financial year when farm output was hit by an erratic monsoon.

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns.

New Delhi, July 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The average monthly net GST collection has risen by a robust 10.7 per cent to Rs 1,80,774 crore in the first quarter (April-June) of the current FY 2025-26, compared to the average monthly net GST collection of Rs 1,63,319 crore in the same quarter of the previous year, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Parliament on Tuesday.

New Delhi, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Coal production from the country's captive and commercial mines shot up by a robust 16.4 per cent to 46.01 million tonnes during the first quarter (April-June) of the financial year 2025–26 from 39.53 million tonnes in the same quarter of the previous year, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The dispatches of coal from these mines rose by 13 per cent to 51.63 million tonnes in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to 45.68 million tonnes in the same period of the previous year.