Category: Economy
India-Europe ‘mother of all deals’ within reach as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hints at breakthrough
The European Union and India are moving closer to concluding a long-pending free trade agreement, with negotiations entering what EU leaders describe as a decisive…
Govt to extend quality certification fee concessions for small firms by 3 years
New Delhi: The government is set to extend quality certification fee concessions by three years beyond the current mid-2026 deadline to support small and medium…
Ignore gold's message at your peril
Gold emerged as a top performer in 2025, a year marked by significant global financial market turmoil. This surge in gold’s value is linked to…
India’s sugar output jumps 22% to 15.9 million tonnes by mid January: ISMA
New Delhi, India’s sugar production rose 22 per cent to 15.9 million tonnes by January 15 in the 2025-26 season from a year earlier, supported…
Budget 2026: Date and time of historic Sunday presentation by Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026–27 on February 1 at 11 am, marking her ninth budget in Parliament. As the…
FICCI’s Manufacturing Index reaches all-time high in Q3 FY26
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry’sManufacturing Index reached an all-time high in Q3 FY 2025–26, reflecting sustained growth in the sector. “For…
Budget 2026 may be another step towards manufacturing ‘atmanirbharta’ for a power shift
India is scheduled to present its Union Budget 2026 on February 1, a Sunday. Budget 2026 will be presented at a time when the world…
India’s billion-dollar trade deal may be the real show this Republic Day
India’s Republic Day parade will have more than ceremonial shine this year, as the spotlight shifts from pageantry to policy, setting the stage for what…
Budget 2026 and why stability, not scale, matters in today’s fractured global order
Budget 2026 Expectations: The global economy has entered a phase where volatility is no longer episodic, it is structural. Supply chains continue to be rewritten…
India may give a $1 billion relief to footwear industry to cushion against 50% Trump tariffs: Report
The Centre is preparing a $1 billion package to boost India’s footwear manufacturing, as the sector reels under the impact of the 50% US tariff…