Category: Economy
Vikram Misri, Marco Rubio discuss trade, Quad; US diplomat set to visit India in May
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit New Delhi next month, it was announced here after his “productive meeting” with India’s Foreign…
India mulls payment lags, checks for senior citizens as digital fraud rises, RBI paper shows
India’s central bank is planning to introduce delays in high-value digital transactions and extra checks for payments made by senior citizens as part of broader…
US, India agree to further cooperation under Pax Silica
India and the US on Thursday agreed to further their cooperation under Pax Silica and broader economic and technology engagements, including in AI and critical…
Amid West Asia war, FY26 goods exports may fall 2-3%: FIEO
Ludhiana: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to have pulled down India’s goods exports in March by 7-8%, even as the country’s outbound…
India Inc ramps up exports as Iran ceasefire reopens Middle East trade
Kolkata | Mumbai | New Delhi: India Inc is moving rapidly to capitalise on the Iran war ceasefire by resuming exports and restoring factory utilisation…
Macro buffers to help India tide over Gulf crisis: World Bank
New Delhi: India’s growth projection of 6.6% for FY27 faces downside risks from the Gulf conflict, but the economy remains well placed to navigate the…
‘Rate action unlikely in FY27; if any, it could be a rise,’ say economists
Kolkata: Indian markets are bracing for an extended pause in policy rates, with most economists seeing no immediate tightening as the pass-through of higher global…
Centre saves ₹55,000 crore as FY26 spending undershoots estimates
New Delhi: The Centre’s spending in 2025-26 undershot its revised estimates by about ₹55,000 crore, largely due to slower-than-expected capital expenditure and unutilised funds across…
Economists see prolonged rate pause; hike risks hinge on oil, geopolitics
Kolkata: Indian markets are bracing for an extended pause in policy rates, with most economists seeing no immediate tightening as the pass-through of higher global…
West Asia conflict: Early signs of stress visible across sectors, says FICCI report
New Delhi: Early signs of stress are visible across sectors, warranting proactive measures to mitigate immediate risks as well as to build long-term resilience, industry…