Month: January 2026
Iran unrest delays India’s ₹2,000 cr basmati rice export dues; exporters eye new markets
Kolkata: India’s basmati rice exports are facing a setback as about ₹2,000 crore of payments are stuck, after protests in Iran brought trade to a…
RBI’s likely to hold interest rates with inflation set to rise
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep its repo rate unchanged in its February policy meeting as the central bank would…
Spice exporters may face heat from China chillies
New Delhi: China has started growing and exporting cumin and chillies, two of India’s core spice exports, often with lower price tags. The development could…
India, US discuss trade, minerals, defence & energy in latest talks between Jaishankar and Rubio
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said he spoke with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, during which the two discussed trade, critical minerals,…
Economic growth strongest, most sustainable form of financial inclusion: CEA
New Delhi: Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said economic growth itself is the strongest and most sustainable form of financial inclusion. “When…
MOSPI proposes adoption of chain-based method of index of Industrial Production (IIP) compilation
New Delhi, The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has proposed transition towards the chain-based method of index of Industrial Production (IIP) compilation, as…
US tariff on Iran partners to have minimal impact on India: Govt sources
India’s trade and economic engagement with Iran remains limited and is unlikely to be significantly impacted by recent tariff measures announced by the US, government…
World Bank raises FY26 India growth estimate to 7.2%
The World Bank on Tuesday raised India’s growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2%, up from 6.3% projected in June 2025, citing strong domestic demand, including…
Trump to attend WEF Davos meet; strong India delegation expected
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos, along with his…
RBI proposes resumption of licensing of urban co-op banks
Mumbai, The RBI on Tuesday proposed resumption of issuance of licences for Urban Cooperative Banks (BKS) after more than two decades, subject to various regulatory…