Category: Economy
UN predicts world economic growth to slip to 2.7% in 2026
Global economic growth is forecast to decline to 2.7% in 2026 from 2.8% last year before increasing to 2.9% in 2027 – still down from…
Over Rs 1.52 lakh cr locked in Customs disputes; govt may look at amnesty scheme in FY27 Budget
New Delhi: With over Rs 1.52 lakh crore of customs duty locked in litigations, the government could look at the possibility of an amnesty scheme…
RBI considering fresh exporter relief steps after low take‑up of loan moratorium, sources say
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering new ways to support exporters hit by U.S. tariffs after a moratorium on loan repayments it offered…
500% Trump Tariffs? India could pay the price on Russian oil sanctions while China cruises free
A US sanctions bill targeting buyers of discounted Russian oil, approved in principle by President Donald Trump, has raised alarms in India as the country…
Budget 2026: Why do India’s farms suddenly matter?
Union Budget 2026: India’s agriculture and food economy is often described in paradoxical terms. It employs nearly half the country’s workforce, ensures food security for…
‘Goldilocks moment’: BJP on India’s GDP seen growing 7.4% in FY26
New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday described as “Goldilocks moment” the estimate that India’s economy would grow by 7.4 per cent, and said the country…
Finance Ministry plans to scrap curbs on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, sources say
Finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, two sources said, as New Delhi seeks to revive commercial ties…
Auri Grow India launches AI-powered carbon credit agritech platform
Auri Grow India has announced the launch of an AI-enabled carbon credit platform that aims to onboard around 1 lakh farmers with estimates of generating…
NITI Aayog invites EoI for preparation of India Innovation Index 2025
NITI Aayog has invited expression of interest (EoI) from universities and consulting firms for preparation of India Innovation Index (III) 2025 after putting it on…
Budget 2026: How India can mobilise capital for its next growth leap
India Budget 2026: A two-pronged thrust at the policy and regulatory levels provided impetus to consumption in calendar year 2025, as evidenced by robust goods…