Category: Economy
British Overseas Territory Gibraltar pitches for closer business ties with India
Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, on Thursday made a strong pitch for closer business ties with India, following the conclusion of its treaty with the…
SOPA urges government to block GM soybean meal imports from US
Soybean Processors Association (SOPA) on Thursday urged the commerce ministry to reject any proposal to allow imports of genetically modified soybean meal from the United…
Digital payments comprise 99.8% of total transactions volume in H1 2025: RBI
The payments ecosystem in India has witnessed a remarkable growth in recent years with digital payments now accounting for 99.8% of total payment transactions volume…
What’s the oil game Trump’s playing with India, Russia?
In a dramatic shift in his foreign policy approach, US President Donald Trump has imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his…
High US tariffs to cut Indian leather industry revenue by 10-12% this fiscal: Crisil Ratings
Revenues of Indian leather and allied product firms will decline by 10-12 percent this fiscal following the steep 50 percent tariffs imposed by the US,…
India’s GDP to grow 6.7-6.9 pc in FY26: Deloitte India
Deloitte India on Thursday projected India’s economy to grow 6.7-6.9 per cent in the current fiscal amid buoyant demand and policy reforms. Indian economy grew…
India’s crude import costs rise as Russian share dips, amid pressure to reduce imports: Report
India’s average crude import cost has increased sharply versus the Dubai benchmark, in FY2026 so far, even as the share of Russian crude in the…
India must build tech depth and cut costs to stay export-competitive: GTRI chief
As the global economy slows and trade dynamics shift, India must shift focus from traditional export strategies to building long-term competitiveness through technology, cost efficiency,…
Hopes for Xi-Trump summit dampened by tough Beijing moves, rising tension
Just a month after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed “progress” in talks with China, the world’s two most powerful nations are scrambling to salvage a…
Government plans sweeping changes to revive private investment in highway projects
The government is preparing to provide additional financial support to highway builders in a bid to make Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects more viable, signalling a…