Category: Economy

ET logo
Posted in Economy

Govt net market borrowing to fall to 3% of GDP in FY27, free up resources for pvt sector: RBI bulletin

Mumbai, Pointing to a decline in net government borrowings as a percentage of GDP, a monthly bulletin released by the Reserve Bank on Friday argued…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

Tariffs, tensions, truces: From ‘Liberation Day’ shock to courtroom knockdown — the full Trump trade war timeline

In a landmark ruling that could redraw the contours of presidential trade power, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

India-US trade pact soon: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

New Delhi: India has made a commitment to the US regarding Russian oil purchases, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday while indicating that Washington…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

India updates trade index base year to FY23 to better capture new-age trade trends

India has revised the base year for its key merchandise trade indices to FY 2022–23, a move aimed at aligning official price and volume indicators…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

NITI Aayog calls for strengthening India’s apprenticeship ecosystem; proposes incentives & national mission

NITI Aayog has proposed setting up of a National Apprenticeship Mission (NAM) and National Apprenticeship Portal (NAP) as part of a strategic framework for streamlining…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

AI needs strong policy backbone: OECD chief

New Delhi: Effective public policy is essential for Artificial Intelligence to reach its full potential amid rapid technological changes and massive investment flows, according to…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

NHAI to discontinue cash toll payments from April

Come April 1 and no cash payments will be allowed at the national toll plazas across the country with the National Highways Authority of India…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

FTAs to play significant role in coming years by improving market access: RBI bulletin

The completion of the India-EU free trade negotiations and the interim trade pact between India and the US are likely to play a significant role…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

China-bound exports in double digits even as US shipments fall and trade deficit widens: RBI

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened in January 2026 as imports rose at a faster pace than exports, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s January…

Continue Reading
ET logo
Posted in Economy

India’s core sectors’ growth loses steam, slows to 4% in January

India’s eight core infrastructure sectors grew by 4 per cent in January 2026, easing from a revised 4.7 per cent in December, according to government…

Continue Reading