The services sector remains the biggest driver of economic expansion. Growth in financial services, real estate, professional services and public administration is estimated at a robust 9.9 per cent at constant prices in FY 2025-26

Farmer body FAIFA has criticised the government’s decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers’ incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government`s assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform