Category: Economy
How El Nino-driven weaker monsoon rains could impact India
MUMBAI: India’s weather office has forecast a below-average monsoon in 2026, with an El Nino expected to develop and weigh on rainfall in the latter…
Central government workers seek wages based on five-member families
Workers have demanded that central government employees be paid for a family of five, instead of the current system that considers only three members. According…
India’s trade gap may widen in FY27 amid global and oil risks: Report
While India’s March 2026 trade deficit came in lower than expected, Yes Securities has cautioned that underlying factors point to a likely widening in the…
Sugar crushing season hits final phase, production reaches 274.8 lakh tons
The sugar production reached 274.8 lakh tons, compared to 254.96 lakh tons on the corresponding date last year, i.e. around 8% higher, as of 15…
Indian envoy to US meets US Trade Representative amid talks on finalising trade deal
Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien here. The meeting on…
India’s trade gap shrinks in March, swells in FY26
New Delhi: India‘s trade deficit narrowed in March as both merchandise exports and imports faced disruption due to the West Asia conflict. While exports dropped…
Govt’s wheat procurement to drop 69% due to delayed arrivals
New Delhi: The government’s wheat procurement will decline 69% in the 2026-27 marketing year due to late arrival of grains in mandis or wholesale markets….
WPI inflation hits 38-month high of 3.9% in March as soaring energy, crude prices amid West Asia war drive up costs
New Delhi: India’s wholesale inflation hit a 38-month high of 3.9% year-on-year in March, up from 2.1% in February, driven by higher prices of crude…
India trade delegation to visit US for BTA talks, first in-person meeting since October
New Delhi: An Indian trade team led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain will visit the US from April 20-22 to advance negotiations on the proposed…
US’ 301 probes: India denies allegations, seeks termination of both investigations
New Delhi: India on Wednesday rejected allegations by the US Trade Representative in its Section 301 probe on excess structural capacity and production involving several…