Category: Economy
RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall further
MUMBAI: India’s economy could expand at a ‘7% plus range’ this fiscal year, higher than what is projected by the central bank, if easing geopolitical…
India-UK FTA sparks partnership rush among boutique law firms
Mumbai: Several small and mid-sized law firms in India are scouting for local partners in the UK, aiming to position themselves for an anticipated surge…
Meet with Jamieson Greer today; Piyush Goyal says India seeking export edge in US trade deal
New Delhi: India is seeking a competitive advantage for its exporters over rival nations in the proposed trade agreement with the US, commerce and industry…
Taxman to track slipping sectors & top tax payers
New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed its zonal income tax heads to keep a close watch on the sectors which…
Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBI
Kolkata: The global economy remains fragile despite a temporary US-Iran truce with the risks of renewed inflation pressure, supply disruptions, slower investments and financial instability…
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recede
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has flagged emerging fuel-price pressures and weakening consumer confidence amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, even as it…
UK PM Keir Starmer turned India-UK FTA into his tenure defining deal. Here’s how
Keir Starmer, the human rights barrister who led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the July 2024 UK general election, had made strengthening…
Core sector output slows to seven-month low of 0.5% in May
India’s core sector growth slowed to a seven-month low of 0.5% year-on-year in May, from 1.8% in April, as lower output from energy-related industries dragged…
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India’s reforms, job creation
New Delhi: The World Bank‘s Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 1.5 billion in financing to support India‘s structural reforms aimed at boosting private…
MSMEs nursery of entrepreneurship, key to Viksit Bharat vision: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra
Kochi: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said MSMEs are the “nursery of entrepreneurship” and are central to the Viksit Bharat vision. Inaugurating a Special…