Category: Economy
India’s industrial output growth hits over two-year high of 7.8% in December
India’s industrial momentum strengthened sharply in December 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 7.8 per cent year-on-year, marking its fastest pace in…
India-EU FTA opens pathways for Indian manufacturers to compete globally: TVS Motor
Chennai: The signing of FTA between India and the EU represents a significant milestone for the Indian industry and such agreements transform business environments, a…
Gold, silver prices at record highs: Why India may increase duties on their imports
India’s gold and silver imports surged to record levels last year, sparking concern among policymakers, with the government having few effective tools to curb inflows…
Iran unrest does not have a significant impact on India Inc’s global trade: Crisil
Kolkata: The ongoing unrest in Iran has not had any significant impact on India Inc’s global trade, or the credit profiles of domestic corporates, thus…
Budget 2026: Relief for India’s aam aadmi lies in the fine print
The first Sunday of February, this time the Union Budget Day, will be anything but business as usual for India’s more than 400 million middle-class…
India-EU trade deal is a ‘make haste slowly’ moment, says Anand Mahindra
Mumbai: Business leader Anand Mahindra on Wednesday shared a philosophy for India’s measured approach to global trade in a recent X post, drawing on an…
South Africa weighs steep tariffs on vehicles from China, India
South Africa is considering imposing tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles from China and India as it moves to protect its automotive industry from…
EU tells India ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’: FTA cuts tariffs on 99% of exports, while imported chocolates and baked goods get cheaper at home
India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced a mega free trade deal, agreeing to slash tariffs on over 99% of Indian exports, including…
Social security pacts with 13 nations in bloc on fast track
New Delhi: The India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) will fast-track social security agreements with 13 of the 27 nations in the bloc over the…
India blocks China’s WTO request for dispute panel on auto, EV incentive schemes
New Delhi: India on Tuesday blocked a request by China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to set up a dispute panel against New Delhi’s…