Category: Economy
Union Budget 2026: Prudence, not populism, will be underlying theme to build Bharat
The Union Budget will be the next big announcement by the government in 2026. There is some modicum of clarity on how the tariff theme…
Budget 2026: India’s power shift hinges on fixing a crisis millions complain about
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1 with experience firmly on her side and India watching what it puts on…
India set to move into upper-middle-income group by 2030 & join China: SBI
India is set to move into the upper-middle-income group by the end of this decade, joining China and Indonesia, according to a latest report by…
RBI proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies, sources say
India’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which…
A trade deal India pursued for 18 years is now within reach but risks remain
After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the European Union appear to be on the cusp of sealing a comprehensive free trade agreement,…
View: Why India has a private investment problem
India’s economy should be the envy of the world. Official statisticians have just announced that it will grow at a blistering 7.4% in the financial…
National Highway builders ask Finmin to clarify arbitration order
The National Highway Builders Federation (NHBF) has requested the finance ministry to issue sector-specific clarification or guidance regarding the ministry’s order of 2024 to end…
CII’s Biz Confidence Index climbs to five-quarter high in Q3 FY26
New Delhi: Rising for the third consecutive quarter, CII‘s Business Confidence Index climbed to a five-quarter high of 66.5 in Q3 FY26, driven by optimism…
Commerce Ministry formulates specific guidelines for missions abroad to boost exports
New Delhi: The government has formulated specific guidelines for Indian missions abroad as it steps up efforts to boost exports through market diversification amid global…
Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026: ICRA
New Delhi: The government is likely to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while sustaining a strong push for capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget for…