Category: Economy
Geopolitical tensions cripple India-Middle East trade in March
New Delhi: India’s exports and imports with the Middle East region plunged by over 50 per cent in March due to severe disruptions triggered by…
India‘s textile and apparel exports degrow by -2.22% in FY 26: Govt Data
Pune: One year since the US imposed high tariffs, India‘s cumulative textile and apparel exports in FY 26 have seen a de-growth of -2.21% over…
China surpasses US as India’s largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to USD 112.16 bn
New Delhi: China has overtaken the US to emerge as India’s largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching USD 151.1 billion, while the…
Government likely to roll out mobile PLI 2.0 with outlay of over $5 billion by May
New Delhi: The government is likely to roll out production-linked incentives to boost mobile phone exports from the country by May with an outlay of…
India’s unemployment hits five-month high of 5.1% in March: PLFS
India’s unemployment rate rose to a five-month high of 5.1% in March, up from 4.9% in February, mainly driven by an increase in the urban…
Beam collapses at Mumbai’s BKC Metro infra site during lifting, raises safety questions – The Economic Times Video
A beam collapsed during a lifting operation at a Mumbai Metro construction site in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) early on April 15, disrupting traffic in…
India gem and jewellery exports rise to ₹2.44 lakh crore in FY26 amid global headwinds
Kolkata: India’s gem and jewellery exports for FY26 stood at ₹2,44,827.26 crore, registering a growth of 0.93% in rupee terms compared to ₹2,42,559.39 crore in…
India unveils a power-packed FTA calendar: UK, Oman, New Zealand deals next
India has outlined an aggressive rollout timeline for a series of free trade agreements (FTAs), signalling a strong push to deepen global trade ties in…
India’s trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion in March on West Asia risks
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed sharply to $20.67 billion in March, coming in well below market expectations, after escalating tensions involving Iran raised fresh risks…
Indian agricultural sector under threat by trifecta of below-Normal Monsoon, El Nino, and West Asia war: ICRA
New Delhi: India’s agriculture sector may face a challenging year ahead amid concerns over weak monsoon, possible El Nino conditions, and fertilizer supply risks linked…