Category: Economy
Govt misses FY26 highway construction target due to delay in land acquisition
New Delhi, National highway construction in the last fiscal year stood at 9,380 km, below the target of 10,000 km, a senior road transport and…
India’s forex reserves rise $2.3 billion to $703.30 billion as of April 17
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.3 billion in the week ending April 17 to stand at $703.30 billion, according to data released by the…
India-US bilateral trade agreement talks progress: Digital trade, market access in focus
New Delhi: India and the US discussed issues related to digital trade, investment promotion and economic security alignment in the recently concluded round of meetings…
India, US agree to stay engaged on trade pact after latest round of talks
New Delhi: The government on Friday said the three-day trade talks between Indian and US officials concluded on April 23, with both sides agreeing to…
Consumption sustaining growth; predictable support essential for GDP expansion: FM
Pune: Domestic consumption is sustaining the growth momentum in the economy, and predictable policy support is essential to ensure that the pace of GDP expansion…
GST Council should consider lowering tax on household insecticides to 5 pc: EY-HICA report
New Delhi: The GST Council should consider reducing tax on household insecticides to 5 per cent, from 18 per cent currently, to combat vector-borne diseases,…
India growth expected at 6.5% as country ‘most directly impacted’ by West Asia crisis: Gita Gopinath
Former IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath told ET NOW that India’s growth is expected to remain around 6.5% this year, even as global risks…
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites
SINGAPORE/CANBERRA: Forecasts for the strongest El Nino in a decade promise hotter, drier weather across Asia in the second half of 2026, hitting crops and…
India approves Rs 30 billion for Maldives under SAARC currency swap
New Delhi: India has approved withdrawal of Rs 30 billion for the Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, the Indian High Commission in Male…
The simple yet powerful plan India could follow to ward off impacts of Iran-like disasters
As policymakers in New Delhi put their heads together to deal with the long-term impact on India’s economy from a prolonged Iran war, they should…