Month: October 2026
India-US trade deal ‘not imminent’; USTR Greer says ‘sticking points’ identified
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday the Trump administration was working with India to finalize a bilateral trade deal, but added an agreement…
Anushka Sharma-backed Slurrp Farm explores fresh fundraise as existing investors eye exit
Mumbai/New Delhi: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma-backed snacking and breakfast cereal maker Slurrp Farm is exploring a fresh fundraise as some of its existing backers are…
Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rush
New Delhi: India’s economy ended the second quarter of fiscal 2027 on a strong footing with several high-frequency indicators pointing to robust growth in September….
Pension savings may get bigger infrastructure play as PFRDA explores direct project exposure
New Delhi: The government on Thursday stressed channeling investment from the pension sector into long-term infrastructure projects, as Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)…
Finance ministry sees Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.3%, flags trade, crude and AI risks
New Delhi: The finance ministry has projected a 7.3% increase in gross domestic product (GDP) in the quarter to September quarter, higher than the 6.4%…
Piyush Goyal, US trade envoy Greer discuss early conclusion of India-US interim trade deal
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said he had a “productive discussion” with US trade representative Jamieson Greer towards early conclusion of a…
India’s manufacturing PMI hits 7-month high in September as domestic, export demand strengthen
New Delhi: India’s manufacturing activity grew sharply in September, rising to a seven-month high as strong domestic and international demand boosted new orders and output,…
GST revenue crosses ₹2 lakh crore in September
The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in September crossed ₹2 lakh crore, registering a 14.7% year-on-year increase, government data released on Thursday showed….
India can emerge as key rice supplier as global production falls 9% and demand rises 14%: IREF
New Delhi: India is in a strong position to meet rising global demand for rice as global production is expected to fall by 9 per…
India’s motor car exports witnessing healthy growth in EFTA market: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: The country’s exports of goods such as motor cars, heavy waters and moulding patterns have registered a healthy growth in the EFTA bloc…