Category: Economy
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit target
India’s government is weighing spending cuts across parts of the budget as higher oil prices inflate subsidy bills and threaten to derail its fiscal consolidation…
India-US trade deal could further boost already vibrant trade corridor: Citi India CEO
New Delhi: The proposed India-US trade agreement is expected to further strengthen trade and investment flows between the two countries and provide an additional boost…
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policy
Over the past few weeks, India’s inflation story has been shifting from producers to consumers, drivenmore by cost-push than demand-pull forces.The trend, duly tracked in…
India-UK trade deal moving forward, though steel issue may delay launch
London: Talks between Britain and India on implementing a free trade deal are moving quickly and going well, trade minister Peter Kyle said, suggesting the…
BRICS and the new geography of agri-trade
India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 comes at a moment when agricultural trade is being reshaped beyond tariffs and market access. Climate shocks, food-price volatility, fertiliser…
Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt official
New Delhi: The government’s record pulses buffer of 43 lakh tonnes will serve as a strategic cushion against any supply disruption or price flare-up triggered…
India should review FTAs, overhaul investment screening, report says
New Delhi: India should reassess the effectiveness of its existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), modernise its investment screening framework and adopt a more coordinated trade…
India fights a familiar fear even as it keenly watches new US tariff move
Indian exporters are closely monitoring developments in Washington as the United States reviews tariff measures and labour-related trade investigations, with industry leaders banking on the…
Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparency
New Delhi: The government is preparing to introduce norms to standardize edible oil pack sizes, a move industry executives say could improve price transparency for…
Money market-volumes jump to record as bank lending booms
India’s money-market turnover jumped to a record as state-owned lenders stepped up borrowing to fund booming credit demand. The value of trades in the so-called…