Category: Economy
India’s factories power up as demand, output and hiring improve in Q2: FICCI survey
New Delhi: Indian manufacturing sentiment rebounded in the second quarter of FY27, with a sharp improvement in expectations for production and demand, while capacity utilisation…
Govt notifies 375 permissible works under VB-G RAM G, expands scope by 41 per cent
New Delhi, The Centre has notified 375 permissible works under the new rural employment framework, with a greater emphasis on livelihood infrastructure, water security and…
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risks
The World Bank raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in fiscal 2026-27 to 7.1% from 6.6%, saying resilient domestic consumption had helped the economy…
India’s services sector growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows
BENGALURU: India’s dominant services industry expanded at its fastest pace in three months in September on stronger demand for financial, consumer and digital services, a…
Piyush Goyal steps up US outreach, pitches India to global investors for deeper investment ties
New York: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stepped up his engagement with global business leaders during his visit to the United States,…
India-US trade deal talks may have reached a ‘plateau’, further concessions difficult: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi: India and the United States may have reached a plateau in their ongoing trade pact talks, and further concessions from either side might…
India’s economic resilience strengthens global leadership prospects: Jean-Pierre Landau
New Delhi: India is well positioned to withstand a volatile global economy marked by geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates and rising stress in the advanced…
Single-window GST registration for multistate businesses set for pilot this week
New Delhi: The central government will pilot a single-window goods and services tax registration system for multistate businesses this week, allowing companies to apply for…
Silicon Valley companies discuss simpler GST, customs rules with CBIC
New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) met tax representatives from leading technology firms, including Amazon, Accenture, Google, Cisco and Lam…
DG can perform depositary functions: WTO tells India
New Delhi: The World Trade Organization (WTO) has told India that the absence of a clear limitation gives its director general (DG) discretion to carry…