Category: Economy
India needs outcome-driven urban policy, says EAC-PM paper
India should undertake a structured approach towards urbanisation through financing, governance and land reforms along with reclassification of urban settlements, all aimed at improvement in…
Iran war begins to bomb the GST bonanza. What can happen?
The GST rationalisation last year had begun to deliver what policymakers hoped for — lower prices, improved affordability and stronger sales volumes across sectors ranging…
India-US trade deal to be signed when Trump re-establishes tariff rates, Trade Secy says
India-US trade deal will be signed when America re-establishes global tariff rates, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday, adding that President Donald Trump is…
India’s sugar production up 10.4% so far this season
Mumbai: Indian mills produced 26.18 million metric tons of sugar between October 1 and March 15, up 10.4% from the previous year, as higher output…
India’s trade deficit narrows on month to $27.1 billion in Feb; Tariff uncertainty, Iran conflict loom
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.10 billion in February 2026, compared with $14.42 billion in the same month last year, with exports at $36.61…
Wholesale inflation at 11-month high of 2.13%
India’s wholesale inflation rose to an 11-month high of 2.13% year-on-year in February, from 1.8% in January, driven by higher prices of food and non-food…
India’s basmati rice exports to stay steady despite Middle East conflict: Crisil
An analysis of 47 companies rated by Crisil Ratings, accounting for 60% of the overall Indian basmati rice industry revenue, show that basmati export volume…
India’s wholesale inflation hits 11-month high of 2.13% in February
India’s wholesale inflation climbed to an 11-month high in February as price pressures from manufactured goods and some primary commodities strengthened, even as fuel prices…
Modi-govt walks fine line between Iran and US as war hits economy
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is stepping up engagement with Iran as a worsening conflict in the Middle East causes severe gas shortages in the…
RBI’s likely to raise liquidity to keep ‘short’ rates in check
Mumbai: India’s central bank is likely to boost liquidity ahead of the fiscal year end, economists said, as it seeks to restrain short-term rates from…