Category: Economy
US tariff impact: Export Promotion Mission Scheme to be placed before Cabinet soon
The inter-ministerial consultations for the Export Promotion Mission have concluded and the proposal will soon be sent to the Union Cabinet seeking its approval, sources…
Swadeshi push: India to soon unveil list of 100 products for lowering import dependence
The commerce ministry will place a list of 100 products that India imports in high quantities in the public domain, including chemicals and plastics, in…
A softened US and India reboot talks. What can happen?
After months of diplomatic tension and tariff battles, a renewed sense of optimism has emerged in India-US trade relations. With Brendan Lynch, the Assistant US…
basmati rice: A grain of contention between India and Pakistan may shape EU trade talks with New Delhi
A dispute over the protected status of basmati rice is adding to tensions between India and Pakistan, potentially posing challenges to New Delhi’s efforts to…
India’s overall unemployment rate declines to 5.1% in August
India’s overall unemployment rate (persons of 15 years and above) declined to 5.1% in August 2025, showing signs of recovery, government data showed on Monday….
India-EU FTA: 14th round of negotiations scheduled in Brussels from Oct 6-10
India and the European Union will hold the 14th round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement in Brussels from October 6 to 10….
Trump aide to arrive in New Delhi tonight to resume India-US trade talks
In renewed efforts to strengthen commerce ties, U.S. negotiator Brendan Lynch is set to arrive in India tonight and the two nations will resume trade…
This gold rush isn’t about inflation — or even gold
The price of gold just broke a more than four-decade-old record when adjusted for inflation. At these levels, gold has more purchasing power than it…
Faster AI Adoption could add up to $600 billion to India’s GDP by 2035: NITI Aayog
Accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across industries can contribute $500B-$600 billion over and above India’s current GDP growth by 2035, driven by increased productivity…
India’s August trade deficit narrows to $26.49 bn from $27.35 bn in July
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.49 billion in August from $27.35 billion in July, as exports slowed after U.S. President Donald Trump hiked import…