Category: Economy
India-EU trade deal in ‘final stages’; talks with US underway, says Piyush Goyal
Negotiations on a trade agreement between India and the European Union are in the final stage, while talks are ongoing with the United States for…
‘Protectionism hurts us both’: Merz pushes deeper India-Germany security ties as trade tops $50 billion
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday warned of a “renaissance of protectionism,” saying it damages both Germany and India, and emphasised the need for closer…
Trump, Modi are ‘real friends’, says US ambassador Gor as India-US gear up for January 13 trade talks
The India-US relationship is rooted in genuine friendship, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday, as he assumed charge in New Delhi and…
Budget 2026: Sitharaman & Co will be counting every rupee on the road to Viksit Bharat 2047
Budget FY27 expectations: When global rating agency Moody’s flagged concerns over India’s fiscal strength around Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pushed back firmly. “Not…
Acquisition financing by Indian banks to sanctions risk, 2026 set to be a learning year for India Inc
India Inc. is bracing for a decisive regulatory pivot in 2026 as policymakers and regulators sharpen their focus on resilience, compliance, and strategic autonomy. A…
Europe fills diplomatic agenda for India this week
New Delhi: Europe will dominate Indian diplomacy this week, with visits from three continental nations ahead of the conclusion of the much-anticipated free trade agreement…
Budget 2026: As economy holds firm, India Inc urges focus on growth, capex and private investment
As the economy remains resilient despite external headwinds, India Inc. wants the government to maintain its growth focus in the upcoming budget for FY27. It’s…
Credit demand zooms as policy eases, outstanding bank credit crossed Rs 200 lakh cr for the first time on Dec 31, 2025
Mumbai: Credit demand in India is getting a boost from the reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) and a more accommodating monetary policy,…
Budget 2026: CII seeks rolling, 3-year pipeline for privatisation
New Delhi: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed the creation of a rolling, three-year pipeline of state-run companies available for stake sale as…
State capex loans cross 56% of FY26 target by Jan 5; Centre aims for full utilisation
New Delhi: The Centre has released ₹83,595 crore to states as of January 5 under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment…