Category: Economy
Trump says trade deal with India coming soon, calls PM Modi ‘the nicest looking guy’
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he “will have a trade deal with India soon” and that he has “great respect for Prime Minister…
India-EU FTA: ‘Sensitive’ steel, auto, carbon levy will need more discussions
India and the European Union agreed that issues related to steel, auto, carbon border adjustment mechanism and other regulations need more discussions due to higher…
Domestic demand environment favourable, trade deal with US could improve exports and support industrial growth: Report
India’s domestic demand environment remains favourable, supported by GST rationalisation and strong infrastructure spending, even as global trade uncertainties pose challenges, according to a report…
Slowdown in India’s industrial output in H1FY26 will be offset in H2FY26 by GST reforms and festive boost: Report
The slowdown in India’s industrial output during the first half of the financial year 2025-26 (H1FY26) is expected to be offset by the Goods and…
India’s free trade pact to help Breitling step up India play: CEO
With India’s new free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) taking effect from October 1, Swiss watchmakers such as Breitling are looking…
8th Pay Commission’s key terms get Cabinet nod; implementation likely from January 2026
New Delhi: The Union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the terms of reference for the eighth central pay commission, which…
Budget 2026: Ficci pushes for tax certainty, faster dispute resolution
New Delhi: Reduction in litigation, enhanced tax certainty, further easing of compliance burden and more reforms in customs proceedings are among the key demands of…
Bright spot: Manufacturing, festive push keep factory output steady at 4% in September
New Delhi: India’s industrial output remained steady in September, easing slightly to 4% from 4.1% in August, driven by the manufacturing sector amid slowing mining…
India-EU FTA talks productive, have narrowed gaps, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said his talks with the EU have “significantly reduced our outstanding issues” and laid the foundation…
India’s data centre capacity to double by 2027, may rise 5x by 2030: Macquarie Equity Research
India‘s data centre capacity will double by 2027 based on under-construction capacity, and may increase five times by 2030 if pipeline capacity is fast-tracked, according…