Category: Economy
Unemployment rate hits six-month high of 5.2% in April
India’s unemployment rate rose to a six-month high of 5.2% in April from 5.1% in March, mainly due to an increase in the rural jobless…
India’s forex reserves jump by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion
Mumbai, India’s forex reserves jumped by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion during the week ended May 8, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall…
e-vikas: e-Vikas: Could this be answer to India’s fertiliser distribution woes | Interview with MP Agri Secy – The Economic Times Video
The e-Vikas fertiliser distribution system has benefited 1.3 million farmers so far by reducing queues at centres and encouraging more need-based fertiliser usage, says Nishant…
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in April; rural joblessness rises to 4.6%
India’s overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above remained broadly stable at 5.2% in April 2026, even as rural joblessness edged higher,…
US team likely to visit India next month for trade talks
New Delhi: The US team is expected to visit India next month for trade talks, though no dates have been finalised yet, Commerce Secretary Rajesh…
India spots an export champion in a sector tariffs failed to sink
India’s seafood sector is quietly emerging as a global export powerhouse, showing remarkable resilience in the face of sudden external shocks. The sector, heavily reliant…
India’s trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion in April as imports surge amid Gulf conflict
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.38 billion in April, coming in above market expectations, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments,…
PM Modi in UAE: India signs defence, gas supply and strategic oil reserves pacts with Abu Dhabi
India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday signed a series of agreements spanning defence cooperation, energy security and infrastructure investment during Prime Minister Narendra…
India’s cities need Rs 80 lakh crore investment to support urban growth: Report
New Delhi: India will require nearly Rs 80 lakh crore in urban infrastructure investment by 2037 to support rapid urbanisation and economic growth, according to…
As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflows
MUMBAI: Amid the state’s moral suasion to discourage gold purchase and destination wedding, India’s tax authorities are dealing with a slew of shady overseas outflows…