Month: January 2026
India-EU FTA likely to expand trade rather than threaten domestic industry: GTRI
The India-EU free trade agreement, to be announced on January 27, is likely to lower costs and expand trade rather than threaten the domestic industry,…
Budget likely to see continuity in government’s capex push: HSBC
The upcoming Union Budget is expected to maintain continuity in the government’s capital expenditure (capex) push, even as policymakers operate within a constrained fiscal and…
Rupee at 92/$: Imports, overseas education, travel hurt; exporters gain
New Delhi: The rupee hitting a historic low of 92 against the US dollar on January 23 is likely to make imports ranging from crude…
EU plans to deepen ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says
Hanoi: The European Union and Vietnam will elevate ties during a visit to Hanoi by the European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday, an EU…
Budget 2026: Survey reveals India’s growth confidence but deep unease on jobs and global risks
As India heads into the 2026 Union Budget amid a slowing global economy and persistent geopolitical risks, a new survey of over 5,000 respondents offers…
On-device AI is the way ahead: How India & Global South can bypass cost and connectivity hurdles
Developments in AI have a ring of supersized inevitability these days: models get bigger, demos get shinier, venture money gets maxed. Everything is about scale….
US signals possible rollback of 25% tariff on India as Russian oil imports fall
New Delhi|Davos: The US has signalled the potential removal of additional 25% tariffs on India, following sharply lower imports of Russian oil. “We put a…
Indian startups to showcase agri products at Gulfood 2026
Eight high-potential Indian startups will showcase innovative products, technology-driven solutions, and export-enabling offerings aligned with the government’s Farm to Foreign vision at the Gulfood 2026,…
India-EU FTA likely to cut auto import duties, may spur surge in luxury EV imports
Mumbai: The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is expected to sharply reduce import duties on automobiles including electric vehicles…
Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this year’s priorities
Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields…