Category: Economy
Germany sees India-EU deal as chance for ‘great powers’ to unite
Davos: Days before the signing of a free trade agreement between India and the European Union, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said “the era…
Union Budget 2026 presents a chance to build India’s digital backbone for Viksit Bharat
Budget 2026 is not merely a fiscal exercise, it is a strategic opportunity to strengthen the foundations that will power Viksit Bharat and position India…
India’s fiscal, monetary policies to support consumer demand revival in FY27 amid global uncertainties: HSBC
New Delhi: Supportive fiscal and monetary policies, along with financial deregulation, are expected to aid a revival in the consumer demand in India into FY27,…
Why this PE guru says India could be No. 1 in your lifetime
At the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, offered a bold projection: “I think in…
Budget 2026: India’s top audit body has suggested Nirmala Sitharaman to change tax process for husband, wife
Ahead of Budget 2026 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has recommended that married…
India-EU FTA to unlock global markets and tech sharing, says Bharti Enterprises Vice-Chairman Rajan Bharti Mittal
Davos: The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union appears to be entering its final stages, with industry leaders and diplomats…
ET Budget 2026 Survey: No easy choices for India this year as policy space shrinks dramatically in tariffs’ wake
Budget 2026 arrives amid a far more testing global and domestic environment than in recent years. The first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term…
After capacity creation, manufacturing looks to Budget 2026 for the next push
India’s manufacturing sector has moved decisively from policy intent to capacity creation. Investment momentum is visible across multiple industries. The next phase of growth will…
Indian economy has transformed from ‘emerging’ to ‘pivotal,’ ministers at Davos declare
Davos: India has witnessed a real transformation in the last decade from an “emerging” status to a “pivotal” global economic force, driven by robust growth…
Budget 2026 could drive a power shift in India’s semiconductor push
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026, India’s semiconductor ambitions stand at a decisive inflection point. After years of policy…