Category: Economy
India’s exports rise 4.6% to hit all-time high of $863 bn in FY26 despite global headwinds
New Delhi, The country’s goods and services exports rose 4.6 per cent to an all-time high of USD 863.11 billion during 2025-26, up from USD…
ADB warns Asian economies against broad fuel subsidies, tax cuts amid oil price risks
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday warned Asian economies against implementing broad fuel subsidies and cutting excise duties, noting that such measures could strain public…
Resilient, not shock-free: India charts path through war jitters
India’s economy is beginning to feel the tremors of the West Asia conflict, as rising oil prices, disrupted trade routes and volatile capital flows ripple…
A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrums
A component that makes up less than 1% of production costs could end up derailing entire factories if policy missteps persist, a new report has…
India services growth picks up in April on strong domestic demand, PMI shows
BENGALURU: India’s services sector growth picked up in April after falling to a 14-month low in March, driven by strong demand at home that offset…
India, US ‘very close’ to trade deal, need to get over last hurdle, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau says
India and the US are “very, very close” to signing the trade deal and need to get over “that last hurdle”, US Deputy Secretary of…
Sugarcane FRP hiked to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27 season
New Delhi: The government raised the minimum price payable to sugarcane farmers to ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season from ₹355 the year ago…
Credit growth signals economic strength: Finance Ministry
New Delhi: The finance ministry in a statement on Tuesday said robust credit growth demonstrates the resilient domestic economic environment and envisages enhanced appetite for…
Rare earths, PCBs among 40 sub-sectors on FDI fast track
New Delhi: India has identified rare earth magnets and printed circuit boards among 40 sub-sectors for expedited clearance within 60 days of foreign direct investment…
Iran war could drag India’s GDP growth to 6.5% this fiscal, says CII president Rajiv Memani
New Delhi: The Indian economy could expand about 7% this fiscal year if the Iran war ends soon but growth could slip to 6.5% if…