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Ujjwal Thakur

Ujjwal Thakur

Ujjwal Thakur is a business and economy news writer. He covers macroeconomic trends, infrastructure, and policy developments in India. His reporting focuses on data-driven analysis and sectoral impact. He tracks government releases, corporate developments, and market signals. He aims to deliver clear, factual, and insight-led journalism.

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India remained the world's second-largest arms importer during 2020–2024, accounting for 8.3% of global arms imports.

From import dependence to self-reliance: How India is building its defence manufacturing ecosystem

by Ujjwal Thakur |Jun 18, 2026

Defence industrial licences have more than tripled—from 258 in 2015 to 834 in March 2026, reflecting growing interest in indigenous defence production

The concern stems from past experiences. ANAROCK data shows that external shocks have historically affected project delivery schedules.

Can India's record 5.4 lakh housing deliveries survive the West Asia conflict? 

by Ujjwal Thakur |Jun 12, 2026

Indian real estate developers are targeting a record 5,40,400 home completions in 2026, but global supply-chain risks are reviving memories of Covid-era construction disruptions, according to ANAROCK...

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways oversees the highest number of ongoing projects (1,137 in total), and has seen only a 3% of cost overrun, with an expenditure rate of 34.21%

Here are the infra projects that have reported cost overruns over Rs 5 lakh crore

by Ujjwal Thakur |May 26, 2026

Among the five key infrastructure ministries, the Water and Sanitation sector has seen an 82% increase in revised cost, the highest across all sectors

NSE data showed IOCL recorded the biggest market-cap loss at over ₹67,753 crore, followed by Reliance (₹61,755 crore), BPCL (₹38,916 crore) and HPCL (₹10,894 crore).

Nearly Rs. 1.8 lakh cr wiped off Indian oil refinery stocks amid crude shock

by Ujjwal Thakur |May 22, 2026

Share prices of these companies also fell steeply during the period, with IOCL declining over 26%, BPCL nearly 24%, HPCL around 13%, and Reliance about 2.4%

Economists often view elevated gold imports as a source of pressure on the current account during periods when forex reserves are already under strain.

West Asia war: PM Modi’s call to cut gold imports gains urgency as forex reserves and rupee fall over 5%

by Ujjwal Thakur |May 15, 2026

Forex reserves have fallen by nearly $38 billion since late February as the rupee weakens and import costs rise.

Kerala Elections 2026: Namesake independents secured more votes than the eventual victory margin in three constituencies (Pic: AI generated)

Did namesake candidates swing three assembly seats in Kerala?

by Jyotindra Dubey |May 7, 2026

In three constituencies in Kerala, independent candidates sharing names with candidates from major parties may have diverted enough votes to decide who won

Across 823 constituencies in five states, four in every ten of the wealthiest candidates in their respective races ended up winning.

Assembly Elections 2026: Do the richest candidates always win?

by Ujjwal Thakur |May 6, 2026

A data dive across 824 seats tests whether money translates into votes