Category: Economy
25% penal tariff on India for Russian oil buys to end? Trump’s aide says there’s a way
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday hinted that additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India could be removed after Indian purchases of Russian…
Budget 2026: Income tax cuts and cheaper goods? Here’s what many Indians want
As Indian households grapple with stretched budgets amid rising education, healthcare and housing costs, expectations from Budget 2026 are centred around measures that can restore…
Budget 2026 set to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence: Crisil Chief Economist
New Delhi: The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence following a year of higher-than-expected growth and lower inflation. Dharmakirti…
Budget 2026: Money matters for the air you breathe and water you drink
Budget 2026 is all set to arrive with 2025’s harsh climate warnings still echoing across India. The water you drink and the air you breathe…
India’s tax-to-GDP ratio aligns with major economies as reforms lift revenue: Report
New Delhi: India’s combined tax-to-GDP ratio, accounting for both central and state collections, currently stands at 19.6 per cent, positioning the country at par with…
Kaja Kallas in India & the Europeans are coming as ‘mother of all deals’ nears endgame
Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Union, arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, marking her first official visit to India. The visit comes as India…
In a first, India to showcase over 160 agri exhibitors at Gulfood 2026
New Delhi: Over 160 exhibitors from 25 states, including Bihar and Haryana, representing sectors such as processed foods, frozen products, and pulses, will showcase their…
Govt approves wage, pension revision for PSU insurers, RBI and Nabard employees
New Delhi: The government has approved wage revision for employees of public sector general insurance companies (PSGICs) and the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural…
India’s private sector activity bounces back in January on strong demand
New Delhi: India’s private sector activity rebounded in January, with the HSBC Flash Composite Output Index rising to 59.5 in January from an 11-month low…
India’s GDP calculation set for overhaul with new base year, granular data
New Delhi: The methodology for measuring India’s economic growth is set for an overhaul, with the statistics ministry proposing the use of granular data, a…