Category: Economy
Budget 2026: India needs to breathe new life into its struggling farm backbone
Union Budget of India: As we move towards our aspiration of becoming a Viksit Bharat, it is very critical to uplift India’s farm sector. The…
Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports, industry body says
New Delhi: New Delhi, Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India’s basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic…
Budget 2026 can build a Viksit Bharat powerhouse on farms, youth & middle class
India Budget 2026: India’s Viksit Bharat vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 depends heavily on how well union budgets align short-term priorities with…
View: India has 7.4% growth, but where are the taxes?
India is once again the world’s fastest-growing major economy, despite facing punitive US tariffs for buying Russian oil. Yet, capital is fleeing, the currency is…
MAGA deal in making: US resumes trade talks with ‘real friend’ India
New Delhi: US Ambassador designate to India Sergio Gor said New Delhi and Washington would resume discussions for a proposed trade pact on Tuesday. This…
India may tweak e-car manufacturing SOP scheme to woo global firms
New Delhi: India could revamp its incentive scheme for electric passenger car manufacturing since the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU)…
US tariff pressures push British Columbia to boost India trade
New Delhi: India and British Columbia have a shared interest in energy such as liquefied natural gas and hydrogen, life sciences and critical minerals including…
Net direct tax mopup rises 8.8% till January 11
New Delhi: India’s net direct tax collection increased 8.82% year-on-year to ₹18.38 lakh crore in this financial year till January 11, showed official data released…
Retail inflation hits 3-month high of 1.3% in December
New Delhi: Retail inflation hit a three-month high of 1.3% in December 2025, increasing from 0.7% in November, as food deflation eased and prices pressures…
Centre earmarks Rs 5,925 crore for coal, lignite exploration from FY27
New Delhi: The Centre has earmarked ₹5,925 crore for the exploration of coal and lignite over the next five-year period starting FY27, the coal ministry…