Category: Economy
India’s UPI miracle has a money problem; can Budget 2026 fix it?
As Budget 2026 draws closer, Nirmala Sitharaman & Co faces a clear choice: fix the cracks in the UPI ecosystem now, or allow the momentum…
Wanted in Budget 2026: A Trump shock absorber for the small enterprises to survive
As Budget 2026 approaches, it is no mystery that a sector accounting for nearly half of India’s exports has had anything but a smooth year….
India been a key driver of global growth: IMF spokesperson says as it looks to upgrade growth forecast soon
India has been a key driver of global growth, International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson Julie Kozack noted as the UN agency looks to upgrade its…
‘One of the most promising crops’: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma shares updates on state’s big rubber plantation push
Guwahati: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said that rubber is one of the most promising crops and the state can establish a strong and distinct identity…
India overhauls customs duty rules to help exporters and smaller businesses
The Indian government today notified a major change in customs rules to help smaller businesses and exporters find it easier to claim duty benefits. The…
After 41-month high, Trump’s tariffs drag India’s export growth in December
India’s goods trade deficit widened to $25 billion in December from $20.6 billion a year ago as export growth slowed to 1.9% from a 41-month…
India-US talks on ‘virtually’, trade deal near finish line
New Delhi: India and the US are very close to a trade agreement, which will materialise when both sides are ready, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal…
Urban mobility infra strengthened household finances: EAC-PM
New Delhi: Improved access to efficient public transport reduces households’ dependence on private vehicles, thereby lowering recurring transportation expenses, said a working paper by the…
Unemployment rate up a tad to 4.8% in December
New Delhi: India’s unemployment rate rose marginally to 4.8% in December from 4.7% in November due to increased joblessness in urban areas though it remained…
Textiles & apparel exports fall in first three quarters of FY26
Cumulative export of textiles and apparels during the first three quarters of FY26 fell 0.26% compared with the nine-month period in FY25, shows an analysis…