Category: Economy
RBI says 98.44% of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes returned
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.44 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation have been returned. The central bank…
India, Canada relaunch free trade talks after 2023 diplomatic chill
India and Canada on Monday launched formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signalling a fresh start in trade ties after a period…
India’s current account deficit widens in third quarter
India’s current account deficit widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of the country’s gross domestic product in the third quarter from $11.3 billion or 1.1%…
Forex reserves rise on gold, dollar valuation gains despite balance of payments pressure: RBI
India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant rise in nominal terms during April–December 2025, largely driven by valuation gains, according to data released by the…
India’s current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3 FY26
India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion, or 1.3% of GDP, in the October–December quarter of 2025-26, up from $11.3 billion (1.1% of…
Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowing
The government on Monday held inter-ministerial deliberations with exporters and logistics players to assess the impact of escalating tensions in the West Asian region on…
India-Canada Defence Dialogue launched as both nations pledge strategic energy partnership and CEPA talks in New Delhi
Prime Minister Modi on Monday announced the launch of the India-Canada Defence Dialogue in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A long-term…
Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January
India’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% year-on-year in January, easing from 7.8% in December (quick estimate), according to quick estimates released by the Ministry…
India’s cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15%
New Delhi: India‘s external sector has demonstrated steady resilience in the current financial year, with cumulative exports touching USD 720.76 billion during April-January 2025-26, marking…
EPFO retains interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) retained the interest rate at 8.25% on provident fund deposits for the year 2025-26, for third year in a…