Category: Economy
RBI likely to hold repo rate, maintain neutral stance in upcoming MPC review: Nuvama Report
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the policy repo rate unchanged and maintain a neutral stance in its forthcoming…
India services activity ticks up in January, PMI shows
BENGALURU: Activity in India’s dominant services sector rebounded in January after hitting an 11-month low in December, driven by a rise in new business, though…
The Russian niggle in the India-US trade deal amid the celebrations
India-US trade deal has been widely welcomed by markets and exporters, but one unresolved issue could yet test the durability of the deal, according to…
RBI MPC: India’s central bank to stand pat as trade deal reduces urgency on rate cuts
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep policy rates unchanged in its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday, while focusing on improving the…
India US trade deal: EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio welcome new pact; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals
New York/Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio “welcomed” the trade deal reached between President Donald Trump and Prime…
Budget 2026 pulls right levers amid tailwind from US, EU trade pacts: Experts
The budget, presented against the backdrop of strong external headwinds, has prioritised growth without losing sight of fiscal consolidation, according to experts at an ET-PwC…
High contribution to global growth draws India to the centre stage: Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian exporters stand to gain from reduction in US tariffs and trade agreement with the EU, which will also help attract investment, finance minister Nirmala…
Tax framework ensures level playing field for industry, says Arvind Shrivastava
New Delhi: The tax framework has been designed to ensure neutrality between domestic and global players, revenue secretary Arvind Shrivastava said Tuesday, highlighting budget reforms…
EPFO may ease PF interest rate to 8-8.2% in FY26
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to marginally reduce the interest rate on provident fund deposits for 2025-26 to 8-8.20%, as…
‘US tariff cut may lift GDP by 20-30 bps’, say economists
New Delhi: The Indian economy is poised to gain from lowered US tariffs, with economists estimating a 20-30 basis point boost to gross domestic product…