Category: Economy
Kisan Credit Card alone is insufficient for modern, high-value agriculture: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for overhauling agricultural finance to make it simpler, more practical and farmer-friendly, reducing…
RBI brings cross border transactions under e-mandate rules, allows customer to opt out anytime
In a move aimed to minimise digital fraud, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also brought cross border recurring electronic payments using cards, pre…
Global palm oil supply to tighten in FY27 amid biodiesel push and weather risks: SEA
Kolkata: Global palm oil supply is likely to remain constrained in FY27 due to biodiesel expansion, EL Nino effect and the ongoing geopolitical tension, said…
Moody’s Ratings cuts India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6% on higher energy costs
Moody’s Ratings lowered India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6%, from 6.8% earlier, citing weaker private consumption and softer industrial activity amid higher energy and input…
US tariff refund for India: $166 bn Trump tariff refunds open in US, but India still has to ask for a slice
A sweeping tariff rollback in the United States has set off a $166 billion refund process, but any financial upside for India is far from…
West Asia conflict clouds outlook, but infra investments seen rising 45–50% through FY27–28: Crisil
The ongoing West Asia conflict could add inflationary pressure to India’s infrastructure sector, but investment is still expected to grow 45–50% over the current and…
India faces inflation spillover risks from Middle East conflict: RBI
India’s central bank has flagged the risk of inflation becoming more entrenched as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global supply chains…
Elevated foreign ownership a positive for Indian financial firms: Fitch
New Delhi: Fitch Ratings on Tuesday said significant ownership by foreign shareholders can be positive for Indian financial institutions‘ credit profiles through long-term capital, as…
India’s economy projected to grow at 6.4% this year: UN
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a report by the United…
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture push
Even as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions continue to pose challenges for India’s horticulture exports, India must strengthen quality standards and brand integrity to…