Category: Economy
India, Afghanistan commit to enhancing trade, economic cooperation
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met with Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, to discuss advancing economic cooperation and expanding bilateral…
Canada’s top diplomat says Ottawa is working fast to advance India trade deal
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Monday that Canada and India will move quickly to advance a trade deal after two years of strained relations,…
What India can do about its low inflation problem
India’s economy, so often touted for potential to supplant China as a global engine, is having a hard time getting its arms around inflation. Not…
Indian economy enters virtuous cycle despite global headwinds: RBI
The Indian economy is at the threshold of a virtuous cycle of higher investment flows, productivity and growth, putting it at a robust and resilient…
Government firming up changes to EPF, pension and insurance schemes for gig workers
The government is firming up changes to its provident fund, pension and insurance schemes in line with the labour codes to bring gig and platform…
RBI plays onshore and offshore to help rupee have a good day
Mumbai: The Indian rupee posted its biggest one-day gain in a month on Monday, as likely central bank interventions in the offshore and onshore market…
India, Canada can deepen ties in AI, critical minerals, nuclear energy: Piyush Goyal
India and Canada have “a lot of potential” to work together on critical minerals, nuclear energy and artificial intelligence (AI), commerce and industry minister Piyush…
Consumption to drive India’s growth to 6.5% in FY26, 6.7% in FY27: S&P
New Delhi: India’s economy is projected to expand by 6.5% in 2025-26 and 6.7% in 2026-27, with consumption expected to outpace investment as the primary…
‘Hopefully we are going to sign’: Israeli Amb Azar on India-Israel FTA deal
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Sunday expressed optimism about the progress of the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the recent signing…
India, Afghanistan discuss ways to boost textile trade
India and Afghanistan on Monday discussed ways to increase textile trade, with Kabul expressing interest in tapping into India’s expertise as the world’s second-largest cotton…