Union Budget 2025-26: GDP growth rate projected between 6.5 and 6.9 % for FY26, reveals FICCI survey

Export competitiveness emerged as a priority, with respondents advocating for improved logistics efficiency and the continuation of interest equalization schemes to enhance India's global trade standing.

The survey acknowledged the government’s focus on fiscal consolidation, with 47 percent expecting the fiscal deficit target of 4.9 percent for FY 2024-25 to be met, and another 24 percent anticipating a lower fiscal deficit for the current year.

Andhra Pradesh to develop Data City Project near Visakhapatnam; Google, TCS plans for expansion

Google is being considered as a potential lead player, which could pave the way for other tech giants to establish a presence in the region. (Photo: Unsplash)

The concept of the Data City has been spearheaded by Nara Lokesh, the state’s IT minister and son of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who was instrumental in the development of Hyderabad’s Hitec City.

Zee’s ad revenue down; Punit Goenka hopes Budget 2025 will revive consumption cycle, spur ad growth

This strategic move aims to bolster Zee Media's financial flexibility and is aligned with the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India.

Zee’s ad revenue declined to Rs 940 crore. Domestic ad revenue came in at Rs 880 crore, down 10.8 percent YoY as softness in the overall ad environment continued.