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Bernstein warns govt support may mask economic weakness, calls it a ‘distortion economy’
Bernstein cautioned that extensive government assistance could conceal underlying economic frailties, labeling the situation a ‘distortion economy’. The warning was published in a recent Telegraph India analysis.
29 Aug 2026
Shashi Tharoor labels bureaucratic delays as India’s ‘Fear Tax’ hurting growth
In a Business Today interview, Minister Shashi Tharoor described the cumulative impact of administrative hold‑ups as a ‘fear tax’ that drags down India’s economic growth.
29 Aug 2026
Third Wave Coffee opens two cafes in Visakhapatnam, expands South India footprint
Specialty coffee chain Third Wave Coffee has entered Andhra Pradesh with two new outlets in Visakhapatnam, marking a further push into South India.
29 Aug 2026
Karnataka MSMEs employ 23 million people, contribute 8.3% to state GSDP, says Chief Secretary
Chief Secretary K. Shashikala highlighted that micro, small and medium enterprises in Karnataka provide jobs to 2.3 crore workers and generate 8.3% of the state's gross domestic product.
29 Aug 2026
CNG price jumps to ₹86.98 per kg in Delhi, adding to cost of living
The cost of compressed natural gas in Delhi rose to ₹86.98 per kilogram, marking another increase amid rising inflation.
29 Aug 2026
Gold Prices in Punjab on Aug 29, 2026: 22‑Carat and 24‑Carat Rates Released
Business Today published the 22‑carat and 24‑carat gold rates for Punjab on 29 August 2026.
29 Aug 2026
New 5‑Minute Formula to Estimate Home Construction Costs in India
Aaj Tak reports a simple formula that lets prospective builders calculate the projected cost of constructing a house within five minutes.
29 Aug 2026
Montek Singh Ahluwalia Calls for 1991‑style Reforms to Reach 8% Growth
Economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia says India must launch a sweeping reform agenda akin to the 1991 liberalisation to achieve an 8% annual growth rate.
29 Aug 2026
Kerala Karunya KR-766 Lottery Draw Announces Rs 1 Crore First Prize on Aug 29, 2026
The Kerala government’s Karunya KR-766 lottery draw held on August 29, 2026 revealed the winning numbers, with the top prize fixed at Rs 1 crore.
29 Aug 2026
Kissht partners with Sachin Tendulkar for ‘Loans without Hiccups’ campaign
Fintech lender Kissht has launched a new "Loans without Hiccups" campaign featuring cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar to promote hassle‑free digital loans.
29 Aug 2026
Gold Prices in Hyderabad Drop Again, 22-24 Carat Rates Fall
Gold rates in Hyderabad have been cut again, with the latest revisions for 22‑carat and 24‑carat bullion reported by INDToday.
29 Aug 2026
Finance Minister Sitharaman Calls on Global Investors to Build and Innovate in India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged global investors to set up manufacturing and innovation hubs in India, emphasizing the country's growing industrial ecosystem.
29 Aug 2026