Category: Economy
India’s unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gains
New Delhi: India’s unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July, down from 5.5% in June, driven largely by a job boost…
India seeks WTO consultations with US over 50% tariff quota on quartz surface imports
New Delhi: India has sought consultations with the US at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Washington’s tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products,…
ICRA estimates India’s GDP growth at four-quarter low of 7 per cent in April-June
New Delhi: Rating agency ICRA on Monday estimated India’s GDP growth at a four-quarter low of 7 per cent in the April-June quarter of the…
India widens export basket: Amrapali mangoes, premium cherries, frozen French fries find new markets
New Delhi, The commerce ministry has facilitated a number of fresh agricultural and processed-food items in July that have found buyers in new overseas markets,…
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipments
Mumbai: India’s soyoil imports are set to hit a record high in August as competitive prices prompt refiners to boost purchases for festive demand, while…
India’s unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforce
India’s unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above declined to 5.1% in July 2026, from 5.5% in June 2026, as both labour…
RBI cuts FX swap window short after NRI deposits cross $50 billion
Mumbai: Strong inflows from a foreign deposit drive prompted the Indian central bank to cut short a zero-cost FX swap facility for banks, with policymakers…
India Q1 GDP growth seen at 7.3% as consumption, capex cushion Iran war shock: ET poll
India’s economic growth likely held above 7% in the first quarter of FY27, as resilient consumption and exports coupled with robust government capex defied supply…
India’s FTAs give MSMEs a shot at bigger global markets: Exporters
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to MSMEs to fully leverage India’s growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) is timely, as these pacts…
Govt in talks with banks to cut Kisan Credit Card interest subvention by 50 basis points
New Delhi: The government is in discussions with banks to reduce the interest subvention rate on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans by 50 basis points,…