Category: Economy
India, Australia to develop MoU on defence articles, services after second defence ministers’ dialogue
India and Australia have agreed to begin developing a Memorandum of Understanding on the Provision of Defence Articles and Defence Services, the two countries said…
GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demand
India’s economic growth likely eased to 7.2% in the first quarter of 2026, according to a Reuters poll of economists, as weakening external demand and…
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple crops
Indian farming is approaching a phase where weather uncertainty is emerging as one of the biggest risks for a farmer. Extreme heat waves, unseasonal rains,…
India manufacturing activity rose in May despite cost pressures, PMI shows
BENGALURU: India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May on sustained demand even as cost pressures were among the most…
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein security
As India pushes crop diversification to improve nutrition and build climate resilience, experts argue that the country must look beyond a handful of staple crops…
RBI likely to keep status quo on policy rate as threats loom
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India is likely to leave the policy rate unchanged at its June meeting, according to a majority of economists in…
India eyes Myanmar rare earths as President Min Aung Hlaing visits
New Delhi: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s ongoing India trip could open a major opportunity for New Delhi to harness rare earths from the neighbouring…
Street vendors earn more, go digital under PM-SVANidhi
New Delhi: The average income of street vendors covered under the Centre’s flagship PM-SVANidhi scheme has increased by 20%. The impact assessment of the microcredit…
India-Oman CEPA kicks in June 1: What gets cheaper, which sectors gain, and key benefits explained
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will come into force on June 1. It grants New Delhi 100% duty-free access across 98.08% of tariff…
Localisation lens on 500 most-imported items: DPIIT analysing data; move aims to reduce country’s import bill
New Delhi: The government is examining 500-odd heavily imported products including machinery, fertilisers, chemicals, cotton staple fibre, plastics, silicon wafers and carbon fibres, to identify…