Category: Economy
After 41-month high, Trump’s tariffs drag India’s export growth in December
India’s goods trade deficit widened to $25 billion in December from $20.6 billion a year ago as export growth slowed to 1.9% from a 41-month…
India-US talks on ‘virtually’, trade deal near finish line
New Delhi: India and the US are very close to a trade agreement, which will materialise when both sides are ready, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal…
Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM
New Delhi: Improved access to efficient public transport reduces households’ dependence on private vehicles, thereby lowering recurring transportation expenses, said a working paper by the…
Unemployment rate up a tad to 4.8% in December
New Delhi: India’s unemployment rate rose marginally to 4.8% in December from 4.7% in November due to increased joblessness in urban areas though it remained…
Textiles & apparel exports fall in first three quarters of FY26
Cumulative export of textiles and apparels during the first three quarters of FY26 fell 0.26% compared with the nine-month period in FY25, shows an analysis…
Expecting India’s 2025-26 overall exports to touch USD 850 billion: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi [India]: India is on track to cross USD 850 billion in total exports for the current financial year (FY 2025-26), driven by steady…
India’s exports to China surges 67.35% in December: Commerce Ministry data
New Delhi, India’s exports to China jumped 67.35 per cent to USD 2.04 billion in December last year due to an increase in shipments of…
India, Canada working to finalise scope for bilateral trade pact: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi: India and Canada are engaged in finalising the terms of reference (ToR) to formally start negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), Commerce…
Awaiting clarity on US’ proposed Iran-related tariffs: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi: India on Thursday said its exports to Iran are largely humanitarian and it will wait for the US executive order on the 25…
Printing of Budget 2026 to take place at North Block, old address of finance ministry
New Delhi, The seat of the finance ministry may have moved but the printing of the highly confidential Budget documents would continue at the press…