Census

Census 2027 asks 40 key questions: What will it reveal about India’s economy?

For years, India’s most important population database has also been one of its biggest data gaps. Census 2027 could provide…

August 14, 2026 20:14 IST

No clarity on how caste enumeration will be conducted’: Jairam Ramesh accuses Modi government of avoiding dialogue with Opposition

Jairam Ramesh said the announcement made on April 30, 2025, marked a ‘dramatic U-turn’ by the Modi government, which had…

April 30, 2026 11:22 IST

Census officers during the mapping exercise | Representational image (Photo: ANI)

‘Official portals virtually ceding our territory’: Census 2027 portal briefly shows Arunachal’s Pasighat as Chinese town Medog

India is currently undertaking its first fully digital Census —with citizens asked to fill details on a self-enumeration portal.

April 20, 2026 09:43 IST

Census 2027 kicks off today; India’s population count goes digital for first time

The first phase of Census 2027 will begin today in what will be the largest such exercise in the world…

Updated: April 1, 2026 05:52 IST

Census 2027: Delhi self-enumeration exercise to begin from April 1, Phase 2 to include fertility, migration data

Delhi will begin self-enumeration for Census 2027 from April 1. Phase 2 will capture fertility, migration and socio-economic data, officials…

March 30, 2026 17:46 IST

Census 2027 phase 1 to begin from April; govt issues 33-question list for India’s first digital houselisting

People will be asked about access to drinking water, electricity, toilets, wastewater outlets, bathing and kitchen facilities, and the type…

January 23, 2026 08:36 IST

Census 2027: Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore allocation — What’s new this time?

The largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world will be conducted digitally for the first time and involve approximately…

December 12, 2025 17:53 IST

‘Everyone should register as Hindus in upcoming Census,’ says VHP President to avoid ‘division of society’

Census 2027 in India will be conducted in two stages and will be the country’s first Census in more than…

Updated: December 10, 2025 10:49 IST

Karnataka caste census begins today amid controversy; may see minor delay in Bengaluru

The survey by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes that will go on till October 7, will see as…

September 22, 2025 10:04 IST

fertility rate, census, population, World Population Prospects

Declining fertility rate & seeming population woes

India’s fertility rate drops to 1.9, below replacement level, raising population concerns. Demographic momentum, delayed census, and data gaps complicate…

June 18, 2025 01:00 IST

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5% dividend yield, 2x profits: Is this Mini-Ratna PSU ready to pay more?

A 5% dividend yield meets 18% earnings growth, strong cash generation and a valuation below its historical average. But can…

By Madhvendra

Dividend Hunter

September 12, 2026 05:00 IST

‘SovereignAI now applies to both nations & businesses’: Ganesh Gopalan, co-founder and CEO, Gnani AI

Gnani AI CEO Ganesh Gopalan discusses enterprise sovereign AI, building open-weight Indic models under the IndiaAI Mission, and global expansion…

By Anees Hussain

Business News

September 11, 2026 23:34 IST

S&P expects crude broadly in an $80-$100 a barrel range through 2027, with Dated Brent averaging around $90 or higher for the remainder of 2026 and $86 in 2027.

Crude spike squeezes OMCs; HPCL most vulnerable as Indian basket hits $115.98

India’s state-run oil marketing companies face pressure from high crude prices above $100 per barrel, impacting fuel margins, LPG under-recoveries,…

By Saurav Anand

Economy

September 11, 2026 23:19 IST

Sberbank Sees Huge Potential in Digital Currencies for India-Russia Trade Settlement

Sberbank sees digital currencies as next step in India-Russia settlements

Sberbank CEO Herman Gref highlights digital currencies as a key tool for India-Russia cross-border trade settlements while expanding its business…

By FE Bureau

Economy

September 11, 2026 23:19 IST

Payments Bank Industry Seeks Pricing Flexibility Amid Rising Costs, Says Jio Payments Bank CEO

Payments bank industry seeks pricing flexibility as costs rise: Jio Payments Bank MD Easwaran

Jio Payments Bank MD & CEO Vinod Easwaran calls for revised pricing structures on services like AePS to ensure long-term…

By Kshipra Petkar

Business News

September 11, 2026 22:42 IST

The fee is unlikely to be a blanket charge.

Tech service providers set to gain as MDR returns to UPI

Banks and payment apps may soon share the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI, benefiting technology service providers building UPI…

By Anees Hussain

Business

September 11, 2026 22:42 IST

While banks have made significant investments in AI, the industry is still at an early stage in measuring the actual returns from these investments.

AI may cut banks’ cost-to-serve by 20-30%: BCG

Artificial intelligence could reduce banks’ cost-to-serve by 20-30% by improving underwriting, collections, and customer service, while helping expand credit access…

By Kshipra Petkar

Business

September 11, 2026 22:37 IST