Category: Economy
RBI proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies, sources say
India’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which…
A trade deal India pursued for 18 years is now within reach but risks remain
After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the European Union appear to be on the cusp of sealing a comprehensive free trade agreement,…
View: Why India has a private investment problem
India’s economy should be the envy of the world. Official statisticians have just announced that it will grow at a blistering 7.4% in the financial…
National Highway builders ask Finmin to clarify arbitration order
The National Highway Builders Federation (NHBF) has requested the finance ministry to issue sector-specific clarification or guidance regarding the ministry’s order of 2024 to end…
CII’s Biz Confidence Index climbs to five-quarter high in Q3 FY26
New Delhi: Rising for the third consecutive quarter, CII‘s Business Confidence Index climbed to a five-quarter high of 66.5 in Q3 FY26, driven by optimism…
Commerce Ministry formulates specific guidelines for missions abroad to boost exports
New Delhi: The government has formulated specific guidelines for Indian missions abroad as it steps up efforts to boost exports through market diversification amid global…
Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026: ICRA
New Delhi: The government is likely to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while sustaining a strong push for capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget for…
India-US partnership is growing across trade, technology: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday concluded his ‘successful’ visit to Mumbai, highlighting the growing partnership between…
India to grow at a healthy 7% in 2026-27 despite global uncertainties: CareEdge
Even with external uncertainties lingering, the Indian economy is expected to record healthy growth of seven per cent in the upcoming financial year 2026-27, CareEdge…
How Budget 2026 can help India strike the right balance in trade policy for a world in flux
As India heads into the Union Budget, trade policy sits at an inflection point. Global trade conditions have shifted in ways that demand deliberate choices…