Category: Economy
India’s unemployment hits five-month high of 5.1% in March: PLFS
India’s unemployment rate rose to a five-month high of 5.1% in March, up from 4.9% in February, mainly driven by an increase in the urban…
Beam collapses at Mumbai’s BKC Metro infra site during lifting, raises safety questions – The Economic Times Video
A beam collapsed during a lifting operation at a Mumbai Metro construction site in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) early on April 15, disrupting traffic in…
India gem and jewellery exports rise to ₹2.44 lakh crore in FY26 amid global headwinds
Kolkata: India’s gem and jewellery exports for FY26 stood at ₹2,44,827.26 crore, registering a growth of 0.93% in rupee terms compared to ₹2,42,559.39 crore in…
India unveils a power-packed FTA calendar: UK, Oman, New Zealand deals next
India has outlined an aggressive rollout timeline for a series of free trade agreements (FTAs), signalling a strong push to deepen global trade ties in…
India’s trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion in March on West Asia risks
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed sharply to $20.67 billion in March, coming in well below market expectations, after escalating tensions involving Iran raised fresh risks…
Indian agricultural sector under threat by trifecta of below-Normal Monsoon, El Nino, and West Asia war: ICRA
New Delhi: India’s agriculture sector may face a challenging year ahead amid concerns over weak monsoon, possible El Nino conditions, and fertilizer supply risks linked…
Wholesale inflation rises to a 3-year high of 3.88% in March
India’s wholesale inflation rose to a 38-month high of 3.9% year-on-year in March, up from 2.1% in February, driven by higher prices of crude, power…
Indian official team to visit Washington next week for trade talks
An official delegation will visit Washington next week to hold trade talks with US authorities, an official source said on Wednesday. The bilateral meeting between…
Crude unlikely to return to pre-war levels soon; India’s import bill may rise $70bn annually: Report
New Delhi: Crude oil prices have risen sharply due to the ongoing West Asia conflict and are not expected to return to the earlier level…
India’s wholesale inflation at multi-year high of 3.88% in March; up from 2.13% in February
India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) accelerated to over a three-year high of 3.88% in March from 2.13% in February, as per government data released on…