Month: May 2026
India’s trade with West Asia contracts for second straight month in April amid shipping disruptions
New Delhi: India’s exports and imports with the West Asian region declined by over 28 per cent in April, falling for the second straight month,…
Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pc
New Delhi: India‘s gold imports surged 81.69 per cent year-on-year to USD 5.62 billion in April, driven by high prices of the precious metal, though…
Gems & jewellery exports fall 9% in April to Rs 20952 cr
Gross exports of gems and jewellery witnessed a decrease of 9.07% to US$ 2448.53 million (Rs. 20952.26 crores) in April 2026 as compared to the…
Unemployment rate hits six-month high of 5.2% in April
India’s unemployment rate rose to a six-month high of 5.2% in April from 5.1% in March, mainly due to an increase in the rural jobless…
India’s forex reserves jump by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion
Mumbai, India’s forex reserves jumped by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion during the week ended May 8, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall…
e-vikas: e-Vikas: Could this be answer to India’s fertiliser distribution woes | Interview with MP Agri Secy – The Economic Times Video
The e-Vikas fertiliser distribution system has benefited 1.3 million farmers so far by reducing queues at centres and encouraging more need-based fertiliser usage, says Nishant…
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%
India’s overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above remained broadly stable at 5.2% in April 2026, even as rural joblessness edged higher,…
US team likely to visit India next month for trade talks
New Delhi: The US team is expected to visit India next month for trade talks, though no dates have been finalised yet, Commerce Secretary Rajesh…
India spots an export champion in a sector tariffs failed to sink
India’s seafood sector is quietly emerging as a global export powerhouse, showing remarkable resilience in the face of sudden external shocks. The sector, heavily reliant…
India’s trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion in April as imports surge amid Gulf conflict
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April, coming in above market expectations, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments,…