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The Economic Times

Indian business daily published by Bennett, Coleman and Co.

The Economic Times has covered India's economy since 1961. BCCL's business newspaper combines corporate and policy reporting with markets and personal finance coverage.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

What does BCCL's OpenAI agreement mean for Economic Times readers?

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Background

The Economic Times is an Indian business newspaper published by Bennett, Coleman and Co. It reports on companies, economic policy and financial markets, with wider coverage of politics and international affairs. The paper launched in 1961 and has chronicled India's changing economic policies and business activity since then. It appears in print and through a digital newspaper and website. [Newspaper history](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News-News-By-Company-Corporate-Trends/ET-enters-its-50th-year/articleshow/5646458.cms).

Its website, launched in 1999, supplies financial information alongside reporting, including prices from Indian stock exchanges and company and fund data. The personal finance service ET Wealth addresses saving, borrowing and investing. Readers can also use a digital replica of the newspaper, connecting the daily edition with the title's online business coverage. [Website history](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/aboutus.cms); [ET Wealth](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance).

Common Questions
Who publishes The Economic Times?
It is a business newspaper published by Bennett, Coleman and Co.Source: The Economic Times
How will Economic Times reporting appear in ChatGPT?
The BCCL partnership provides for selected summaries or excerpts with attribution and links.Source: The Economic Times
When did The Economic Times begin publication?
The newspaper launched in 1961.Source: The Economic Times
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