Category: Economy
FICCI’s Manufacturing Index reaches all-time high in Q3 FY26
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry’sManufacturing Index reached an all-time high in Q3 FY 2025–26, reflecting sustained growth in the sector. “For…
Budget 2026 may be another step towards manufacturing ‘atmanirbharta’ for a power shift
India is scheduled to present its Union Budget 2026 on February 1, a Sunday. Budget 2026 will be presented at a time when the world…
India’s billion-dollar trade deal may be the real show this Republic Day
India’s Republic Day parade will have more than ceremonial shine this year, as the spotlight shifts from pageantry to policy, setting the stage for what…
Budget 2026 and why stability, not scale, matters in today’s fractured global order
Budget 2026 Expectations: The global economy has entered a phase where volatility is no longer episodic, it is structural. Supply chains continue to be rewritten…
India may give a $1 billion relief to footwear industry to cushion against 50% Trump tariffs: Report
The Centre is preparing a $1 billion package to boost India’s footwear manufacturing, as the sector reels under the impact of the 50% US tariff…
Trump effect: Cotton fabrics exports drop 30%
Cotton textile product exports from India headed southwards since the US announced tariffs in August 2025. Shipments dropped nearly 30% after the levy reached 50%…
US-EU bitter trade row may boost India exports, sweeten Europe FTA
New Delhi: A brewing tariff war between the US and the European Union may stimulate Indian exports to the 27-nation EU bloc, with both sides…
India, EU set to conclude FTA talks on January 27; deal after legal clearances
New Delhi: India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will announce the conclusion of negotiations for the much-anticipated free trade agreement (FTA) at a landmark…
India ranks 16 among 154 countries on Responsible Nations Index
New Delhi: India has been ranked 16th among 154 countries in the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), a new framework that measures how responsibly nations use…
China urges WTO to set up panel in case against India’s incentive schemes for auto, battery, EV
New Delhi: China has requested the WTO’s dispute settlement body to set up a panel in a case it has filed against India over New…