Category: Economy
India starts probe into increased imports of chemical from South Korea
India has initiated a probe to ascertain if a significant spurt in imports of a chemical, used in the plastic industry, from South Korea is…
Trump tariffs to slow global growth to 3.2%; India’s growth to stay strong with 6.6% in 2025: IMF report
Even as Donald Trump’s new wave of tariffs redraws the world’s trade map and clouds the global outlook, India remains one of the few bright…
Four technologies to reshape global labour markets: WEF
Four emerging technologies — AI, robotics, advanced energy systems and sensor networks — are poised to reshape global labour markets with the greatest impact expected…
India needs predictable palm oil tariff policy to end decade of market chaos: Study
India, the world’s largest cooking oil importer, should adopt a transparent and multi-year tariff framework for edible oils to end a decade of policy volatility…
India’s CPI inflation may remain at 2.2% in FY26, below RBI’s forecast of 2.6%: SBI Research
India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for FY26 is expected to remain at 2.2 per cent, much lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI)…
Govt extends tenure of 16th Finance Commission till Nov 30
The government has extended the tenure of the 16th Finance Commission by one month till November 30. The 16th Finance Commission was constituted by the…
India’s wholesale inflation slows to 0.13% in September
India’s wholesale inflation, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), slowed to 0.13% in September on a year-on-year basis, down from 0.52% in August, according…
Income tax refunds fall sharply owing to new fraud checks
Income tax refunds have seen a 16% decrease this year as authorities implemented enhanced filters for payments exceeding a certain threshold to combat fraud. This…
Canada may need India now more than ever as trade risks mount
“Canada’s future is less secure than perhaps at any time in postwar history,” Bloomberg warns. The country is finding itself with less room to manoeuvre….
Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs
Indian textile exporters are seeking new buyers in Europe and offering discounts to existing U.S. customers to cushion the blow from steep U.S. tariffs of…