Category: Economy
Enhanced insurance cover for West Asia exports extended to March 2027
Indian export shipments bound for West Asia will remain eligible for upgraded insurance protection against buyer payment defaults through March 31, 2027, according to an…
India’s fiscal deficit for April-August at Rs 7.10 lakh crore, widens to 41.9% of FY27 aim
India’s fiscal deficit widened to Rs 7.10 lakh crore in the first five months of the current financial year through August, accounting for 41.9% of…
Corporate credit profile remains strong in H1FY27 despite West Asia conflict: Ind Ra
New Delhi, Indian companies’ credit profile — a detailed account of a business’s borrowing history, financial health, and repayment reliability– remained strong in the first…
Cabinet clears Rs 2.79 lakh crore package: Rabi MSP hike for six crops, Rs 1.86 lakh crore for PM DHARA, Rs 1,790 crore for Delhi traffic system
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of major decisions, including the Rabi Price Policy for the 2027-28 marketing season, a large renewable energy…
Pest resistance is forcing India’s crop-protection firms to rethink product strategies: Insecticides India MD
Rising pest resistance is pushing India’s crop-protection industry towards newer molecules, differentiated formulations, and integrated solutions, as farmers increasingly look beyond conventional products for greater…
RBI may raise repo rate by 100 bps through H1 2027: BofA Securities
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may raise interest rates by a total 100 basis points through the first half of 2027, with…
Foodgrain output target cut over El Nino impact
New Delhi: New Delhi: India has cut foodgrain production target to 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year from an estimated output of 376.56…
India a ‘bright spot’ amid uncertainty: Shaktikanta Das
New Delhi: India remains a “bright spot” in an uncertain global economy, with high-frequency indicators pointing to broad-based economic momentum, a top government official said….
Services output grows 13.5%, 17 of 19 sectors expand
New Delhi: India’s services sector recorded broad-based growth in July with 17 of the 19 tracked sectors expanding and 10 registering double-digit gains, official data…
SBI seeks clarity on handling of bank accounts, deposits under FCRA bill
New Delhi: The State Bank of India (SBI) has sought clarity on the handling of bank accounts and deposits when an organisation’s registration is suspended…