Economy Interviews
Want labour machinery to focus on defaulting firms: Labour Secretary
Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani talks about how the ministry plans to enforce worker protections without bureaucratic drags and how states are aligning their rules with the national framework
 "Want labour machinery to focus on defaulting firms: Labour Secretary")
India's message clear, trade should be trusted: PM Narendra Modi at G20
Marred by the US boycott, the Summit saw leaders focusing on tech, rare-earth minerals shortage and climate change
 "India's message clear, trade should be trusted: PM Narendra Modi at G20")
India signs first LPG term deal with US to import 2.2 mt of cooking gas
Development comes at a time when negotiations for India-US BTA gather steam
 "India signs first LPG term deal with US to import 2.2 mt of cooking gas")
We need to brace up because of unpredictable US policy: Priyank Kharge
The state's IT and biotechnology minister outlines strategies to attract investment, foster DeepTech and AI, and develop specialised talent amid global trade and visa challenges
 "We need to brace up because of unpredictable US policy: Priyank Kharge")
Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu
Naidu outlines a tech-driven roadmap for the state - from AI data centers and quantum computing to green hydrogen and MSME-led industrial growth
 "Andhra eyeing investments worth ₹40 trn by 2029: N Chandrababu Naidu")
Confident Odisha will lead India in investments soon, says CM Manjhi
CM Majhi says Odisha is witnessing record industrial activity, signing projects worth ₹50,000 crore in maritime development and ₹13 trillion in overall investments
 "Confident Odisha will lead India in investments soon, says CM Manjhi")
Google investment will put Vizag on global map, says Nara Lokesh
Google's $15-billion AI hub in Vizag will anchor India's next big tech ecosystem as the state pivots from special status to investment-led growth, says Nara Lokesh
 "Google investment will put Vizag on global map, says Nara Lokesh")
Smaller SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut: Skoda's Ashish Gupta
Biggest sales advantage is in the sub 4-metre segment, says Ashish Gupta
 "Smaller SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut: Skoda's Ashish Gupta")
'Last 20 yrs were about infra growth, next five will be about prosperity'
Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary says there's no anti-incumbency against Nitish Kumar and that the next five years will focus on prosperity after two decades of infrastructure-led growth
 "'Last 20 yrs were about infra growth, next five will be about prosperity'")
SBI General Insurance expects GST cut to hit profitability in near term
SBI General Insurance's Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Naveen Chandra Jha spoke with Aathira Varier in a virtual meeting about the company's strategies for maintaining growth
 "SBI General Insurance expects GST cut to hit profitability in near term")
AI and energy have symbiotic ties, says Chevron India's Akshay Sahni
The $1 billion facility uses artificial intelligence to automate workflows, improve drilling efficiency, & create digital twins of LNG plants, marking Chevron's largest tech investment outside the US
 "AI and energy have symbiotic ties, says Chevron India's Akshay Sahni")
India may put climate finance, adaptation at core of COP30 agenda
UNDP India's Ashish Chaturvedi says the country will focus on fair transitions, stronger partnerships, and climate-resilient development at the Brazil summit
 "India may put climate finance, adaptation at core of COP30 agenda")
ICAI keen to lead multidisciplinary practice firm initiative: President
Testing issues and actual implementations can have some differences. By and large it was working during testing
 "ICAI keen to lead multidisciplinary practice firm initiative: President")
We need to start proper landfill management, says Guillaume Dourdin
Guillaume Dourdin, CEO of Veolia India, says the country's growing waste and water challenges offer vast potential for sustainable business growth and innovation
 "We need to start proper landfill management, says Guillaume Dourdin")
Scope for providing more monetary boost to growth: MPC member Ram Singh
Ram Singh signals potential for multiple rate cuts in FY26-FY27, citing low inflation and scope for accommodative monetary policy to support growth
 "Scope for providing more monetary boost to growth: MPC member Ram Singh")
Bihar at takeoff stage… industrialisation next: JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha
Sanjay Jha, national working president, JD(U), tells Aditi Phadnis that his party is still fighting fit and how Bihar is headed for new horizons
 "Bihar at takeoff stage… industrialisation next: JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha")
Creating quantum computing ecosystem is next big thing: Nara Lokesh
The Andhra Pradesh government will sign a pact with Google to set up a one gigawatt hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, anchoring the $10 billion 'AI City Vizag' project
 "Creating quantum computing ecosystem is next big thing: Nara Lokesh")
Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer
Zettlemeyer says India should embrace trade, private investment, and reforms for faster growth, while navigating US protectionism and climate finance challenges
 "Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer")
Countries that maintain more openness will grow more: Anne Krueger
The position of any country, including India, will depend on what they do and how they react to geopolitical uncertainties
 "Countries that maintain more openness will grow more: Anne Krueger")
India, Japan, Australia need alliance to counter major economies: Suzuki
An alliance of 'middle-power' countries will mean that these economies work together to ensure they are self-reliant among themselves and have a trusted network, he said
 "India, Japan, Australia need alliance to counter major economies: Suzuki")
