Category: Economy
India, US continue to work on agreement for enhanced market access: USTR
New Delhi: The US and India continue to work towards an agreement that will enhance market access, reduce long-standing tariff and non-tariff barriers to American…
Japan, South Korea raise concerns about India’s steel import restrictions
Japan and South Korea have raised concerns about delayed clearances for their shipments to India due to “regulatory issues.” Speaking at a Bharat Steel interactive…
Nirmala Sitharaman meets AIIB President Zou Jiayi, calls for expanded investment in low-income countries
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Zou Jiayi, the new President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), here in the national capital,…
RBI says 98.44% of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes returned
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.44 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation have been returned. The central bank…
India, Canada relaunch free trade talks after 2023 diplomatic chill
India and Canada on Monday launched formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signalling a fresh start in trade ties after a period…
India’s current account deficit widens in third quarter
India’s current account deficit widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of the country’s gross domestic product in the third quarter from $11.3 billion or 1.1%…
Forex reserves rise on gold, dollar valuation gains despite balance of payments pressure: RBI
India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant rise in nominal terms during April–December 2025, largely driven by valuation gains, according to data released by the…
India’s current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3 FY26
India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion, or 1.3% of GDP, in the October–December quarter of 2025-26, up from $11.3 billion (1.1% of…
Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowing
The government on Monday held inter-ministerial deliberations with exporters and logistics players to assess the impact of escalating tensions in the West Asian region on…
India-Canada Defence Dialogue launched as both nations pledge strategic energy partnership and CEPA talks in New Delhi
Prime Minister Modi on Monday announced the launch of the India-Canada Defence Dialogue in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A long-term…