Category: Economy
Forex reserves rise on gold, dollar valuation gains despite balance of payments pressure: RBI
India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant rise in nominal terms during April–December 2025, largely driven by valuation gains, according to data released by the…
India’s current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3 FY26
India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion, or 1.3% of GDP, in the October–December quarter of 2025-26, up from $11.3 billion (1.1% of…
Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowing
The government on Monday held inter-ministerial deliberations with exporters and logistics players to assess the impact of escalating tensions in the West Asian region on…
India-Canada Defence Dialogue launched as both nations pledge strategic energy partnership and CEPA talks in New Delhi
Prime Minister Modi on Monday announced the launch of the India-Canada Defence Dialogue in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A long-term…
Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January
India’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% year-on-year in January, easing from 7.8% in December (quick estimate), according to quick estimates released by the Ministry…
India’s cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15%
New Delhi: India‘s external sector has demonstrated steady resilience in the current financial year, with cumulative exports touching USD 720.76 billion during April-January 2025-26, marking…
EPFO retains interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) retained the interest rate at 8.25% on provident fund deposits for the year 2025-26, for third year in a…
EPFO: Provident Fund interest rate stays at 8.25% for 2025-26
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday fixed the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits at 8.25% for 2025-26, retaining the rate…
India’s Godavari Biorefineries to start grain-based distillery in June quarter
Mumbai: Indiaa’s Godavari Biorefineries plans to commission a 200 kilolitres-per-day (KLPD) grain-based distillery in the June quarter, a move aimed at diversifying its feedstock and…
India’s castor seed production surges 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26
Castor seed production in the country is up by 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025–26, according to a report released by the Solvent Extractors…