Category: Economy
West Asia War: India’s BBB rating seen stable despite energy shock; S&P flags corporate stress, weaker credit growth
India’s BBB investment grade sovereign rating is unlikely to be impacted by higher energy prices due to the Iran war but supply disruption of food…
EXIM Bank says repayments unaffected by West Asia conflict
Mumbai: There has been no impact on client repayments because of the Middle East conflict, a top official from the EXIM Bank of India has…
EU’s proposed CBAM expansion may impact Indian exporters: GTRI
New Delhi: The European Union is planning an expansion of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the move could increase carbon tax costs on…
How El Nino-driven weaker monsoon rains could impact India
MUMBAI: India’s weather office has forecast a below-average monsoon in 2026, with an El Nino expected to develop and weigh on rainfall in the latter…
Central government workers seek wages based on five-member families
Workers have demanded that central government employees be paid for a family of five, instead of the current system that considers only three members. According…
India’s trade gap may widen in FY27 amid global and oil risks: Report
While India’s March 2026 trade deficit came in lower than expected, Yes Securities has cautioned that underlying factors point to a likely widening in the…
Sugar crushing season hits final phase, production reaches 274.8 lakh tons
The sugar production reached 274.8 lakh tons, compared to 254.96 lakh tons on the corresponding date last year, i.e. around 8% higher, as of 15…
Indian envoy to US meets US Trade Representative amid talks on finalising trade deal
Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien here. The meeting on…
India’s trade gap shrinks in March, swells in FY26
New Delhi: India‘s trade deficit narrowed in March as both merchandise exports and imports faced disruption due to the West Asia conflict. While exports dropped…
Govt’s wheat procurement to drop 69% due to delayed arrivals
New Delhi: The government’s wheat procurement will decline 69% in the 2026-27 marketing year due to late arrival of grains in mandis or wholesale markets….